BJSR (Ben Rivet) music video shot with the new iPhone July 2, 2009
Posted by Damon Sink in : Digital home recording studios , add a commentOur own Ben Rivet teams up with DP Kenny Mosher (Showdown Productions) to produce this amazing video shot in Dayton and Yellow Springs, Ohio. Stay tuned for some amazing behind the scenes footage real soon. Ben is recently back from a six month performing tour and recorded this original song at dal Segno in Dayton and then sent the tracks to Connor Smith to mix and master. I do believe that a longer version of the song will be available soon at BJSR’s Myspace.
Pro Tools Rules of Thumb June 8, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Pro Tools, Troubleshooting , add a commentI thought I’d post some of the general Pro Tools rules of thumb (both for functionality and troubleshooting). A lot of the emails and comments questions we get on The Studio Files are concerning some of these Pro Tools FAQs. Here goes - I’ll just bullet point them in no particular order.
Find People. Make Music. Online - Indaba Music May 11, 2009
Posted by Damon Sink in : Composing, collaboration, social media , add a commentFind People. Make Music. Online - Indaba Music
OK. This looks pretty cool. I haven’t had a chance to check it out thoroughly yet, but I would be interested to know if there are any Studio Files Users out there who would like to do a project with me to check it out together. What do you say?
Indaba is an on-line music creation/collaboration site with a browser format mixing environment. So I would lay down a beat on my end, you add a vocal or other overdubs, or vice versa. Heck, we could make a whole Studio Files album this summer! But we’d have to call it something better than “The Studio Files Album”
I’ll suggest this “Nothing in the Way”
Damon
The Studio Files
Help me help you! April 13, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Computers, General Announcements , 6commentsI’ve been getting a lot of emails lately on computer problems/DAWs crashing/etc. Please keep them coming, I’m glad to see systems are working the bugs out (plus it helps me document trends and figure out problems with patches/gear).
We’ve been able to solve a high percentage of problems, but often it takes 2-3 emails back and forth before we have all the information available to help.
If you are emailing us (or even posting in the comments) about a problem you are having, please include the following information, as it will make it possible to help you:
- Computer OS (which version of windows, leopard, tiger, etc.)
- Computer specs (processors, RAM, HDDs, firewire cards, etc.) - if its a Mac, let me know if its a Mac Pro, MacBook, iMac, etc
- Which DAW and what version (i.e. say “Pro Tools 8.0cs2″ not just “Pro Tools”)
- What interface you are using
- What plug-ins/VIs do you have installed
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Does your Pro Tools 8 install freeze? March 20, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, Leopard, Pro Tools , 24commentsI’ve been getting a lot of emails from people who’s Pro Tools 8 LE install is freezing or stalling. Most often it happens during the “Running pro tools creative collection installer script” message. 95% of the time so far, the solution is: (more…)
DIY Acoustic Treatment: Gobo, part 4 March 20, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Acoustics, Project Studio, Studio Setup , 3commentsThe final installation of the DIY gobo - the outer frame and base (more…)
DIY Acoustic Treatment: Gobo, part 3 March 20, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Acoustics, Project Studio, Studio Setup , add a commentFilling it up!
DIY Acoustic Treatment: Gobo, part 2 March 18, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Acoustics, Project Studio, Studio Setup , add a commentThe start of the gobo: the inner frame (more…)
DIY Acoustic Treatment: Gobo, part 1 March 18, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Acoustics, Project Studio, Studio Setup , 3commentsWhile planning for some recording projects this summer, I realized that a few gobos (mobile, often absorptive, sound isolation barriers) would really be of benefit. However, I began searching online and found out I would have to spend more than $400 for each gobo… ouch. I decided to build some myself. (more…)
DIY Acoustic Treatment: Introduction March 15, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Acoustics, Project Studio, Studio Setup , add a commentArguably the most important element of making awesome recordings has nothing to do with tubes, transistors, or electrons moving through copper.
Your room’s acoustics are extremely important! Even the most expensive signal chain in the world can be greatly hampered if not used in a great sounding room. Project and home studios can benefit greatly from even a small investment in treatment (such as absorption for first reflections and parallel surfaces plus bass trapping)
To make your acoustic dollars stretch even further (and to have a bunch of fun!), you can build the treatments yourself. (more…)
Connor = M.I.A. March 10, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : General Announcements , 2commentsSorry I’ve been absent from articles lately… grad school is getting the better of my time right now.
I’m still trying to answer comments and any email anyone sends me, so please keep them coming. I go on break soon, and I should be able to start up some new articles and videos. (more…)
Digidesign releases Pro Tools 8.0cs2 February 25, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digidesign, General Announcements, Pro Tools , add a commentClick here to go to the download page.
It looks like the release is just a small “fix a few bugs” update.
Why All DAW Users Should Use a Kensington Expert Mouse February 25, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Computers, Editing, Reviews , 3commentsThis is one serious mouse. This is the single greatest improvement to work speed and fluidity I’ve seen in my setup. (Perhaps with the exception of a fast computer). (more…)
Backing up your system - a must! February 23, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : Digital home recording studios, Project Studio, Studio Setup , 2commentsMaking a backup of your files is of critical importance in the audio world. Hard drives crash all the time, and losing a client’s (or your own) project files can be disastrous. Not only can you lose time and money, but you also lose reputation and credibility. (more…)
AOTD: 2/21/09 February 21, 2009
Posted by ConnorSmith in : AOTD , 2comments(not a true acronym, but)
Hi-Z - The “Z” is a symbol for impedance, meaning this stands for high impedance (measured in Ohms). Typically something designated as having high impedance means more than a few thousand ohms.