SonicScoop
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SonicScoop is an online music production magazine read by audio engineers, producers and studio-savvy musicians the world over. The magazine covers audio and music production and business all over the world.
SonicScoop
5h ago
What are the best reference mixes? Today, I share my favorite references, WHY they work, and how you can choose your own.
This week’s episode of the SonicScoop Podcast is sponsored by Soundtoys, ADAM Audio and Focusrite.
Try one of our great full length courses, like Mixing Breakthroughs, EQ Breakthroughs, Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
6d ago
The Beatles are easily one of the most influential bands of the 20th century, and are still among the most listened-to artists today.
They’re responsible not only for a tremendous number of hit records, but also for a tremendous number of iconic sounds that inspire producers, engineers and musicians to Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
1w ago
Speaker and room correction software has become increasingly popular lately—and for good reason.
If you can better understand what you are hearing in your studio, your ability to get better mixes that translate everywhere—with much less second guessing—goes through the roof.
These kinds of solutions have also become increasingly affordable. Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
3w ago
There’s a right and wrong way to use reference mixes.
Whether you’re mastering, mixing, recording, producing or even songwriting, it’s important to know what you favorite music really sounds like—and how yours compares.
If you want to grow in your craft, then understanding what separates your work from others’ is Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
3w ago
It’s easy to learn from Bashiri Johnson – you just have to make contact.
Fortunately, making an instant connection with this master percussionist is simple: All you have to do is listen to his music. You’ll find him everywhere, recording or performing with royalty the likes of Beyoncé, Donald Fagen, Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
1M ago
How does the Boss NS-1X Noise Suppressor Pedal perform in the recording studio, away from the stage and rehearsal space? Let’s find out.
Boss recently released the NS-1X Noise Suppressor pedal, which promises a “next generation noise suppressor and gate, and other electronic instruments.” The new pedal uses “intelligent” Boss Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
1M ago
This week, I analyze the mix, production and arrangement for The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights“.
Mixed by the legendary Serban Ghenea, it has become the most streamed song in the history of Spotify, at nearly 4.5 billion listens so far.
Why has the song “Blinding Lights” and the album After Hours Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
1M ago
Today, I am joined by Gregg Lehrman, CEO of the music-making software company Output, to talk about artificial intelligence in the music industry.
Will A.I. compete with musicians? Can we benefit from us? How it will shape the realities of making a living in music in the future?
We discuss Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
1M ago
Wouldn’t it be cool to be able to be able to borrow the complete analog signal chains of your favorite producers and engineers?
And wouldn’t it be even cooler if you never had to give it back?
ControlHub from STL Tones is the closest thing we’ve found to give you Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
1M ago
Today is a rare opportunity for anyone to ask me a question about anything related to audio and get it answered!
I do these Q&A sessions regularly for members of our channel, along with in depth mix feedback sessions, but today I’m doing it for free for everyone.
We’ll take Read more ..read more