• Audio 101: Compression

    Compression, or dynamic range compression is used to reduce the dynamic range (the difference between the quietest and loudest parts) of the signal. It can be applied as an effect, so that the sound is obviously compressed or in subtle ways so that compression is applied in as transparent way as possible. There is no…

  • Audio 101: EQ

    Eq is often used as a shortened version of the word equalisation or equalization (depending on where you live!). At its most basic level equalisation allows the user to adjust the bass and treble components of a sound level, found on any home stereo. Equalisation in modern studios is a far more complex affair and…

  • TAL NoiseMaker free virtual synthesizer

    New from Togu Audio Line comes NoiseMaker. A VST/AU plugin synthesizer for PC and Mac. TAL-NoiseMaker is an improved version of TAL-Elek7ro and has a completely new synth engine and a lot of improvements in sound and usability. The synth also includes a small effect section with a reverb, chorus and a simple bit crusher…

  • Home Recording for Beginners Book

    Geoffrey Francis, the man behind REAPER manuals has released an excellent new book for those new to home recording. Home Recording for Beginners guides beginners step-by-step, through the fundamentals of home recording, using the computer as the recording medium. The emphasis is on practical instruction, delivered over the course of 30 lessons in easy-to-understand language…

  • 12 REAPER Tips and Tricks you need to know

    The gang over at Music Radar have a cool set of tips and tricks for REAPER users. They include: * Info on pitch tricks * Ripple editing * Sampling * Collaboration You can find out more here

  • Groove3 REAPER Explained – Review

    If you are new to REAPER or an old hand with the software, my guess is that REAPER Explained from Groove 3 is a video tutorial worth having. Kenny is sharp and fast, there’s no padding on these videos, but at the same time every one of them is a veritable feast of learning. The…

  • Don’t fear the Reaper – Groove3 REAPER Explained released

    Reaper is fast becoming a truly powerful and efficient DAW, are you up to speed on it? The amazing Kenny Gioia breaks it all down for you in this awesome, in-depth series of video tutorials focusing on Cockos Reaper. You’ll learn about project creation, templates, routing, editing, using plug-ins, automation, rendering and exporting, MIDI, markers…

  • Get That Cool API Look

    Pyerbass has just released an new update of a theme based around the Analogue API console. It’s a very cool theme and a lot of hard work and creativity has gone into making it as authentic as possible. Check out more info here

  • Use Axiom Pro with REAPER

    The M-Audio Axiom Pro is a very cool keyboard and brilliant when integrated with your DAW. Policat has started a very useful thread over at the REAPER forum showing existing Axiom Pro users how to map it to REAPER. More users are also chipping in with some great tips and tricks. More here

  • Try this Pro Tools inspired theme

    For those new to Reaper one of the very cool features is the ability to customise both the look and the operation of the program to suit your taste and workflow. Marc Girard came up with this great theme which was inspired by PT8, you can download it here Aussie cool girl Danni has subsequently…

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