For music producers and audio engineers, mastering the tools of the trade is a continuous journey. Recent insights from leading plugin developers highlight both powerful techniques and expansive resources available to the modern creator. These curated posts offer a snapshot into solving common problems, accessing vast plugin libraries, and discovering unique sonic instruments.
A video from Celemony, presented by Stefan, delves into an often-underutilized feature within the industry-standard pitch correction software, Melodyne. The tutorial focuses on the pitch drift tool, demonstrating its practical application for creating more natural-sounding vocal edits. The segment serves as a valuable reminder that deep mastery of a single powerful tool can be as impactful as accumulating new ones.
Meanwhile, a highlight from Plugin Alliance showcases the Lindell Audio 50 Series, described as a true workhorse for mixing channels. This spotlight is part of a broader offering detailed in the post: the Plugin Alliance Subscription. This service provides comprehensive access to over 200 professional audio plugins, encompassing everything from virtual instruments to mastering processors, all available under a flexible model that includes a 30-day trial.
Further expanding the palette for sound design, Audio Damage, Inc. announces the release of Descent granulation station. This dedicated instrument for granular synthesis is presented as a new resource for electronic music producers seeking to create evolving textures and complex, experimental sounds, available directly from the developer's website.
- 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?
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