I have contemplated using Source-Elements products for remote recording sessions for Civilization soundtracks in South Africa. Big sessions often have several people involved who are located in various places around the world (e.g. composers, conductor, mixing engineer). Instead having to pay for travel and accommodation to be in one location for the session, we can now connect virtually using Source-Connect Now by Source Elements.   Up to 5 people per session 10 people per session (upon request) Chatbox (text) Talkback button Recording/Download streamed session files   The p ..read more

Whether you are new to music production or a well-seasoned pro in the business, remote recording or remote collaboration sessions are something that more and more producers are utilizing to save both time and money. Wait a minute, what is remote recording? 3 Types of Remote Recording File Sharing: The most common form of remote recording is when people share files via email or through one of the popular file sharing services such as Google Drive when sharing larger files. For example, A singer-songwriter wants to add live cello to her recording project and hires a cellist online who also has ..read more

Now this is tip that may seem obvious to some and yet eureka moment for others. A good quality recording device can prove to be a great way to discover problems in your playing as well as help you to become more aware of your musical phrasing. Everything from your scales, etudes, and repertoire can benefit from using a form of recording as an aid while listening. Think about it, most of know what we want to hear from others playing the same instrument and we also know why we prefer some musicians over others. When we record ourselves we become our own critic. Now for most people the idea of pr ..read more

Solid State Logic has introduced the SSL Six desktop mixer. Home studios can now get the classic SSL analog quality for a fraction of the price of large SSL consoles. Note: If you do not already own an audio interface, you will not be able to connect the SSL Six to your DAW.    What Makes SSL Special? SSL consoles are pristine in every aspect. Ultra-low noise, low-distortion, exquisite stereo image, and overall detailed audio make up what they call the SSL SuperAnalogue design. Most mixing consoles are vulnerable to temperature and electromagnetic interference due to electrolytic capacitors. I ..read more

Intonation practice is an extremely important aspect of music making, whether you realize it or not. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional musician, music producer, or a member of your church choir. Bad intonation will make it difficult for you to impact large music audiences. Most people know bad intonation when they hear it. Amazing, right?! Unfortunately, most people cannot tell you how to improve intonation. Intonation is difficult to explain and takes time to see results. Hopefully, the techniques that I suggest here will greatly improve your overall pitch. My goal here is not to be ..read more