In the age of hi-fidelity, lo-fi seems to be making a comeback. Vinyl records, for example, have become all the rage once again, with many artists releasing special edition LPs, in addition to standard MP3 and CD formats. It’s the warmth associated with analog, which doesn’t exist in the digital realm, that appeals to these […]
Experienced musicians know a great deal of preparation goes into a successful performance. They also know a key to an ensemble’s success is its ability to travel around and reach new audiences. Like a frame around a great painting, a music ensemble needs the right sound system to ensure that its performance yields the desired […]
If you’re thinking about getting into digital recording, you’ll need more than just a microphone, a computer, and recording software. This article is an introduction to two necessary and closely related pieces of gear–microphone preamps and interfaces. These are often the missing links in people’s understanding of digital audio. So, what do they do and […]
A Quick Guide to Selecting the Best Program for You You own a computer, some microphones, and most importantly, you have the desire to capture your music on a hard drive. The next logical step is to buy an audio interface (a necessary piece of gear for getting sound into your computer) and load up […]