Welcome to a curated selection of insights for music producers and audio engineers. This week's focus spans from creative sound design and essential vocal editing to powerful mixing tools, highlighting practical solutions and innovative resources.
The exploration begins with sound design, as showcased by Ben Osterhouse in his video "Penumbra Strings – Preset Playthrough." This content provides an auditory walkthrough of the atmospheric textures and evolving string sounds possible with this specialized instrument, offering inspiration for cinematic and ambient compositions.
Shifting to vocal production, a tutorial from Celemony addresses a common technical challenge. The video "Fixing pitch drifts in Melodyne" features Stefan demonstrating the application's dedicated pitch drift tool. The segment illustrates how this specific feature can subtly correct and smooth overall vocal intonation, moving beyond simple note-by-note correction for a more natural result.
Finally, for mixing and processing, a feature on the Lindell Audio 50 Series from Plugin Alliance describes the plugin bundle as a "WORKHORSE." The accompanying video emphasizes its channel strip functionality, modeled on classic console hardware, which integrates multiple essential processors into a single workflow. This is presented alongside information about the broader Plugin Alliance subscription, which offers access to an extensive library of tools for trial.
- Penumbra Strings – Preset PlaythroughVideo by Ben Osterhouse via YouTube Source
- Fixing pitch drifts in Melodyne
Video by Celemony via YouTube The pitch drift tool in Melodyne is an often overlooked problem solver for vocals. In this video, Stefan gives a few examples how and when he likes to use it. For more on Melodyne: https://www.celemony.com Why not try Melodyne 30 days for free, without any limitations? https://www.celemony.com/en/trial Buy… Fixing pitch drifts in Melodyne - The Lindell Audio 50 Series is a WORKHORSE
Video by Plugin Alliance via YouTube The Plugin Alliance Subscription provides instant access to over 200 audio plugins, allowing you to keep your favorites. It includes virtual instruments, guitar and bass amps, creative effects, mixing plugins, and mastering plugins. Demo all of Plugin Alliance’s products for 30 days. Start a FREE Plugin Alliance… The Lindell Audio 50 Series is a WORKHORSE - Descent granulation station, is now available only at audiodamage.com #sounddesign #electronicmusic
Video by Audio Damage, Inc. via YouTube Source - Multiphonics CV-3 FM Core Patch Reconstruction with Adam—Resonant Tines
Video by Applied Acoustics Systems via YouTube FM Core Product Page: https://www.applied-acoustics.com/fm-core/ Multiphonics CV-3: https://www.applied-acoustics.com/multiphonics-cv-3/ Adam Pietruszko is reconstructing his Resonant Tines patch from his FM Core sound pack from Multiphonics CV-3. Adam presents how FM synthesis works in practice and how it relates to more familiar subtractive synthesis. He then moves on… Multiphonics CV-3 FM Core Patch Reconstruction with Adam—Resonant Tines - How does @drumsquadTV find the perfect drum kit?
Video by Akai Professional via YouTube Keep the essentials loaded, always stay curious, and never stop bringing new sounds into the MPC. 🎛️ #MPC #DrummaBoy #drumkit #sampling Akai Professional MPC 2: The Ultimate Production Suite Elevate your beat-making with Akai Professional’s MPC 2, now available at Plugin Boutique. This fully-featured DAW transforms the… How does @drumsquadTV find the perfect drum kit? - Clean Loudness Without Color? | Acon Digital Limit in Action 🎚️ #audioediting #musicproducer
Video by Acon Digital via YouTube Our Limit plugin is a transparent limiter designed for clean, professional results instantly. No hype. No coloration. Just controlled peaks and preserved dynamics. Watch how Limit handles a jazz ensemble, taming stereo piano peaks independently while keeping the natural sustain and tone completely intact. Pure dynamics. Honest… Clean Loudness Without Color? | Acon Digital Limit in Action 🎚️ #audioediting #musicproducer - Steve Baughman | Balance as a craft with FX Collection 6
Video by Arturia via YouTube Steve Baughman is a producer, mixer and mastering engineer whose career traces the full arc of studio expertise, from tape-era rooms and late-night recording sessions to today’s in-the-box precision. With over 25 years behind the console, his credits move through hip-hop, pop, and contemporary R&B. We sat down… Steve Baughman | Balance as a craft with FX Collection 6