Music for Film in Logic Pro February 23, 2010
Posted by PJ in : Composing, Digital home recording studios, Logic Studio 8, Projects , 2commentsHello everyone!!
In this article I will cover how to use Logic Pro to compose music for film. I’ve been using Logic for over 2 years now and recently I was asked to help write music for a short film. Naturally my program of choice was Logic (I’m still on version 8 but this article should apply to 9 as well). So here I would like to share my experience and provide an intro tutorial for working with video in Logic.
First, we need to get the video into Logic. This can be done easily by navigating to Options – Movie – Open Movie.
Build a Pro Band Website in Minutes: Bandzoogle February 7, 2010
Posted by Damon Sink in : Music distribution, social media , add a commentBuild a Pro Band Website in Minutes. No Web Design Skills Needed.
Hey everyone. I checked this out briefly and it looks pretty cool. The design templates integrate your photos with included “Photoshop” effects. It looks like they have lots of customizable options to help you make a unique statement.
Anyone using Bandzoogle?
DS
Apple – Logic Studio 9.1 is now rebuilt, 64 bit. January 12, 2010
Posted by Damon Sink in : Apple, Digital home recording studios , 1 comment so farThis is the holy grail for some users, but make sure you do your homework. There is a laundry list of as yet still non-64 bit compatible features:
• Firewire streaming of video
• Digital Cinema Desktop
• AAF import and export
• EuCon control surface support
• Automap of parameters with control surfaces
• OMF import and export
• Conversion to MP3
• Recycle (REX) file support
• ReWire support
• Vienna Symphonic Library Tool
• Logic Node processing
• AKAI format sample import
The Vienna Symphonic Library item is a show stopper for me just yet. But hopefully these third party issues will be resolved in short order. The OMF conversion and ReWire will be a pretty big deal for some folks as well.
Anyway. If you take the plunge, be sure to give us a full report!
Damon
The Studio FIles
for Windows VST: Antress Modern Plugins January 4, 2010
Posted by Damon Sink in : Digital home recording studios, Mixing, plugins (plug-ins) , add a comment…Sometimes it’s just better for the PC users. If anyone wants to try some of these (Antress Modern Plugins) out and give us some feedback, I’ve heard really great things.
Oh, and did I mention that they are FREE!?!
I am in the process of re-deploying my dual core PC to run some sample libraries and Vienna Ensemble Pro, so I could install them with that outboard rig. Check it out and let’s see.
Happy New Year everybody. We’ve got some cool stuff in store for the new decade, so stay tuned!
Damon
The Studio Files
Warm the Cockles of Your Mix (or tracks) December 23, 2009
Posted by Damon Sink in : Mixing, Project Studio, plugins (plug-ins) , add a commentOK. No idea what “cockles” are, but I just wanted to pass along a bit of Christmas cheer. One of the plug-in companies that I really love is PSP, and they have a stellar deal on their classic EQ bundle going on right now. If you have been thinking about treating yourself to some new eq toys this holiday, I can’t think of a better way to do it at this price.
Check it out here:
And have a great holiday.
—Damon
Video: Zoom Tools and Zooming in Pro Tools LE December 18, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Videos , 1 comment so farThis is a short introduction to the different ways to zoom in Pro Tools LE
Pro Tools a…z Mode?? December 14, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Studio Setup , add a commentI’ve noticed a few people ending up on the site while searching for this^^
Those buttons (located at different parts of both the edit and mix window) turn on/off keyboard focus, which is an editing mode that greatly reduces the need for modifier keys (like ctrl, option, and command). Each editing command is set to a single keystroke.
Try checking out this page for an article explaining keyboard focus
Click here for a few more related articles and videos (more…)
Sending Your Music to Another Engineer 101 December 13, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digital Audio Workstations, Studio Setup , add a commentThe availability and low cost of DAW-based recording sessions allows nearly everyone to record their own music right in their living room. While you can just mix and release your music yourself, its often really beneficial to send your session file out to a more experienced mixing (and/or) mastering engineer. In this article, I’d like to discuss some ways to prepare your session file for that engineer. I mix a lot of projects via “distance” like this, and getting a session organized and ready can really help to speed up the nitty-gritty, leaving much more time for the artistic and creative decisions.
While this article is aimed at artists and music producers who are passing files to an engineer, these techniques will also make over-the-internet collaborations much easier. AND – these are things that will help a lot even if you are seeing the project through until the end. ?Good session organization is applicable in any recording situation, analog or digital.
Enhance your mix: Simplify December 8, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digital home recording studios , 11commentsIf you were a carpenter, it would be a bad idea to limit yourself to only using a hammer when building a house. However, limiting yourself in audio processing options is an awesome way to improve your mix skills. Especially in a world of DAWs, where processing power is essentially limitless, it’s easy to get carried away (more…)
Digidesign Pro Tools Teaser? December 1, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Chit Chat, Digidesign, Pro Tools , add a commentThere has been a TON of speculation on what is going on with Digidesign/Avid/Pro Tools. (We have even had a few threads about it)
Its not much, but DigiTechSupport (after an 80+ page thread at the DUC) posted:
“You should, however, start to see some (more…)
AOTD: DSD November 23, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digital home recording studios , add a commentWe haven’t done one of these in awhile -
DSD: Direct Stream Digital (more…)
Book Review: Sound Reinforcement Handbook November 9, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : General Announcements, Project Studio, Troubleshooting , add a commentIn my opinion, this book is a must-buy for any audio engineer, whether you are in live sound, studio recording, etc. This book is also known by names like “The Yamaha Book” (and similar names), as this was originally written for Yamaha.
What? A technical book written in 1987 (last updated in 1990) is a necessity??
Answer – yes! This book is chock full o’ great information. Although it is technically (more…)
Tis’ the Season to Upgrade Your Home Studio! November 7, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digital home recording studios, Project Studio, Studio Setup , add a comment…so the holidays aren’t here for over a month, but now is a good time to start deciding on what new studio goodies you’ll be looking for.
Upgrading your recording setup is a very tricky and important process. Spending the right amount of money on the right piece(s) of gear can be daunting. The last thing you need is to be in debt on a piece of gear that you don’t actually need or to get an awesome deal on an insignificant upgrade. (more…)
Basic Pro Tools Troubleshooting November 6, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Troubleshooting , add a commentIf you multiply the number of Pro Tools versions by the number of operating system versions available, that equals a HUGE number of potential bugs and problems. Add in plug-ins, additional hardware/software, and user preferences, and the number of potential Pro Tools problems skyrockets. Even a simple bug can stop a session dead in its tracks. Knowing how to identify and fix problems will help you keep your sessions running and your clients (and yourself!) happy.
While this article is aimed mostly at Pro Tools users, the general troubleshooting concepts apply to any other DAW out there.
Mixing 101: The Mute Button November 5, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digital Audio Workstations, Mixing, Project Studio , 1 comment so farTo make great mixes, you need great ears and knowledge of your processing gear/plug-ins – but one of the most simple and most important mixing processes comes in the form of the mute button. In my opinion, the mute button is often more important than any plug-in, whether its the Compressimaxer 40000 that cost $5,000 or a simple DigiRack plug-in. (more…)