TDR VOS SlickEQ: free mixing/mastering equalizer plugin.....

Tokyo Dawn Labs has collaborated with Variety of Sound to come up with TDR VOS SlickEQ, a new free mixing/mastering EQ for both Windows and OS X.

Originally developed as an in-house Tokyo Dawn Labs studio tool, this VST/AU plugin is now available for public consumption and, according to the developer, has the following specs and features:

• Intuitive, yet flexible semi parametric EQ layout
• Full featured, modern user interface with outstanding usability and ergonomics
• Carefully designed 64bit "delta" multi-rate structure
• Three EQ bands with additional 18dB/Oct high-pass filter
• Four distinct EQ models: "American", "British", "German" and "Soviet" with optional non-linearity
• Four output stages: "Linear", "Silky", "Mellow" and "Deep"
• Advanced saturation algorithms by VoS ("stateful saturation")
• Highly effective and musically pleasing loudness compensated auto gain control
• Oversampled signal path including stateful saturation algorithms
• Stereo and sum/difference processing options
• Tool-bar with undo/redo, A/B, advanced preset management and more 

You can download TDR VOS SlickEQ here

 

 

 

25 pro tips for better home recordings

 Turning your house into a recording studio doesn't have to be too difficult, but the same old problems always seem to pop up.

 So, MusicRadar has collated 25 home recording tips from the pros. Take their advice, and the quality of your bedroom productions could improve dramatically.

If you want to know more about getting the best out of your project studio, check out Computer Music Specials (Volume 31): Recording Essentials which is on sale in selected UK newsagents now and can also be purchased online.

 Improve your recordings here....

7 Tips for Choosing the Right Mic When Recording Guitars...

 

 When it comes to choosing a microphone for the guitar-related job at hand, there’s a few considerations to think about. Not every mic fits every situation—especially when recording things like acoustics. Let’s take a look at a few simple basic guidelines that may help you pick the right tool next time around.

get your tips here.... 

FREE Loops: 12 Hardware Processed House Loops....

Grab these 12 loops if you want that warm, analog sound pumping through your EDM or House musical creations. Simply login or sign-up (free) and click the download link!

house loops are here....

 

 Recording Bass Guitar

Tips & Tricks......

 Although most modern synths come with good bass guitar patches, there's still nothing quite like the real thing played well -- provided you know how to record it. Paul White examines a few alternative approaches.

 There used to be a common joke among musicians aimed at bass guitar players, which ran "What's the similarity between playing a really good bass line and wetting yourself? You get a nice warm feeling, but no-one really notices!". These days, however, bass plays a prominent role in many musical genres. Dub reggae wouldn't get far without bass, and nor would many rhythm-heavy styles such as those found in Latin and South American music. But even outside these styles, bass can be crucial to the sound and 'feel' of a track. A well-played and well-recorded bass is vital to any rhythm section, and it's worth making the effort to achieve the right sound.

Get the skinny here....

 

 

 

Berklee Shares....







Berklee Shares is an online resource provided by the Berklee School of Music. This site offers music lessons developed by Berklee faculty and alumni that are free to the music community around the world, a library of MP3 audio, and QuickTime movie, and PDF files. The material hosted here is under a Creative Commons license, and you are encouraged to share the lessons with friends.
Free lessons in production...performance...songwriting...

Explore here.... 

Step inside our online classroom with these free sample courses and experience what it's like to study with Berklee Online. - See more at: http://www.berkleeshares.com/#sthash.gDoRHlIF.dpuf

Welcome to Berklee Shares, a collection of free music lessons from Berklee Online, the award-winning online extension school of Berklee College of Music. Watch, read, download, and share this free and open resource for the world's music community.
Developed by Berklee faculty and industry experts, the free lessons are taken from Berklee Online's music courses, multi-course certificate programs, and online degree programs, covering all areas of music education, including music production, performance, songwriting, orchestration, music business and beyond.
- See more at: http://www.berkleeshares.com/#sthash.gDoRHlIF.dpuf

Free lessons...song writing tips....recording tips....


Learn how to play acoustic or electric guitar. You'll find we have everything and anything to do with guitar, for beginners and experts alike. We've even got stuff for bass players, 12 string guitars, banjo pickers, ukulele lovers and all of you beautiful misunderstood lefties too.

Get the goodies here....

Welcome to Berklee Shares, a collection of free music lessons from Berklee Online, the award-winning online extension school of Berklee College of Music. Watch, read, download, and share this free and open resource for the world's music community.
Developed by Berklee faculty and industry experts, the free lessons are taken from Berklee Online's music courses, multi-course certificate programs, and online degree programs, covering all areas of music education, including music production, performance, songwriting, orchestration, music business and beyond.
- See more at: http://www.berkleeshares.com/#sthash.gDoRHlIF.dpuf

Welcome to Berklee Shares, a collection of free music lessons from Berklee Online, the award-winning online extension school of Berklee College of Music. Watch, read, download, and share this free and open resource for the world's music community.
Developed by Berklee faculty and industry experts, the free lessons are taken from Berklee Online's music courses, multi-course certificate programs, and online degree programs, covering all areas of music education, including music production, performance, songwriting, orchestration, music business and beyond.
- See more at: http://www.berkleeshares.com/#sthash.gDoRHlIF.dpuf