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by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
The Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI for short, is the technical standard protocol that allows electronic musical instruments to interact with music hardware and software like synthesizers, soft-synths, and DAWs.
MIDI is not audio, but rather a set of instructions sent to a piece of hardware or software using keys, knobs, sliders, or other methods of input to define the pitch, timing, volume, and velocity of the sound module’s output. The MIDI controller has become essential in modern music production and can be found in just
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
The best home theater setup for watching sports offers premium image quality (even in bright viewing areas), excellent motion handling (for keeping up with all the fast-paced action), and killer sound quality for a truly immersive viewing experience.
Seating Capacity
When shopping home theater equipment, one of the most important things to keep in mind is the size of your viewing space and the
by M. Brett Smith · Posted
Country music artist Megan Moroney is one of the genre's fastest-rising stars. Following the success of her breakout hit "Tennessee Orange," Moroney's debut album Lucky and follow-up release Am I Okay? helped cement her place among country music's most in-demand artists. As her popularity has grown, so too has the scale and complexity of her live productions.
Supporting a nonstop, international tour that spans a wide range of countries, venues, and conditions requires a video system capable of delivering exceptional visual performance in
by Richard Stevens · Posted
It’s been a great year for consumer tech, with some standout releases from some of our favorite brands. With new releases just around the corner, we’re excited to see what’s on the horizon. For now, I wanted to highlight a few products that caught my attention this past year. I’ll even showcase a couple of products that have been around for a while but deserve to be mentioned among the very best home entertainment gear available.
My Favorite OLED TV:
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
As a musician and mixing/mastering engineer on the go, I was excited to be able to get my hands on the newly released compact Beyerdynamic DT 270 PRO studio headphones—but I must admit, I haven’t been the biggest fan of Beyerdynamic’s sound profile. Don’t get me wrong, they’re well-built, carefully engineered listening devices with incredible spatial imaging and separation but the notorious “Beyer Peak” is both a
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Mixing is a polarizing issue. For some, it’s the most exciting part of the music-making process. Others lament it is a necessary evil they wish to avoid at all costs (and often do, at the cost of paying someone else to mix for them).
Regardless of how you feel about mixing, it’s inarguably an important and demanding process, one that requires you skillfully balance science and art—both of which are key components to a great-sounding mix.
In this article, we’ll be focusing more on the science side of things, specifically how to set up your room
by Zach Kornhauser · Posted
With the ever-increasing mobility of music-production equipment, the subject of mixing and mastering on headphones becomes increasingly relevant. While there is no real substitute for mixing and mastering on tuned near- or mid-field monitors in an acoustically treated room, headphones certainly have a role to play in production. Whether for convenience, portability, noise considerations, or other reasons, here are a few ideas to keep in mind when mixing with headphones.
1. Protect your ears
When wearing headphones, recognize that because the
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Whether you're a hobbyist making beats for fun or a seasoned professional producing music for your adoring fans, you'll want to have a MIDI keyboard to control your software synthesizers, drum machines, and maybe your whole DAW. In this shopping guide, we'll go over some of the best and most popular MIDI keyboard controllers we have in stock at B&H, their important features, and what kind of musicians they're best suited for.
If you need to know more about MIDI controllers and their affinity with DAWs, synths, and other hardware, check out
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Meet the Novation Launch Control and Launch Control XL 3, a new generation of MIDI controller designed to help you unleash your creativity in the studio or on stage. With seamless integration with all major DAWs, a crisp OLED display, a plethora of physical knobs, buttons and slider and 16 fully customizable modes, the Launch Control 3 series is the perfect companion for music producers from all walks of life. Join Gabe for a quick tour of all the main features of this new breed of Launch Controls!
0:00 - Intro & Demo
2:16 - Quick
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
In the second part of our series on how to Accessorize Your Gear for Your Shoot, we’re going to be talking about music videos/location work, narrative single camera shooting, and full-blown studio work.
Music Videos/Location
Light, fast, and mobile are the key elements here, making camcorders an excellent choice. Mirrorless cameras and interchangeable lenses are also an enticing option.
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Among the many tools audio engineers use to sculpt and shape raw audio into a final work, most would say that compressors are in the top two most ubiquitous and useful. In concept, compressors are simple tools: they make the loud parts of sound quieter and the quiet parts louder, reducing dynamic range so that everything can be heard more clearly. They were first developed out of necessity, designed to solve critical technical problems in the early days of AM radio broadcasts—loud signals would distort, and quiet signals would be lost behind
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Denon is best known for their professional A/V systems, home theater gear, audio receivers, and turntables, but with the competition in the home-speaker market heating up over the last few years, Denon is looking to redouble their efforts in the home audio marketspace with an impressive refresh of their previous “Home” speaker lineup.
The Denon Home 200,
by Jill Waterman · Posted
There is perhaps no truer sign of summer than Independence Day in the United States. The Fourth of July is when the summer season kicks into full gear, with barbeques, pool parties, family gatherings, and road trips galore—not to mention the fireworks!
One lead-up to this holiday that I will never forget found me hurtling down the New Jersey Turnpike at sunset in a Greyhound bus. As the twilight deepened, bright bursts of fireworks began shooting up past the tree line, close by and at a distance, reflecting in the darkened glass of the
by Jill Waterman · Posted
As a follow-up to Part 1 of our fireworks story, it’s worth noting that photographing a fireworks show is no easy feat. Readers seeking a how-to guide to this subject need look no further than this Explora article, by Todd Vorenkamp.
Yet, as that article notes, and the photos featured here make evident, the challenge of capturing bursting pyrotechnics in images offers great opportunities for experimentation and fun. This is perhaps
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
There are many factors to consider when choosing your first pair of studio monitors. And though the technical aspects of monitors can get a little complicated at times, it’s probably sufficient to understand the essentials of what a studio monitor can offer in terms of features and sound delivery. So, here’s an accessible guide to choosing the best monitors for your needs. We’ll also touch on how to best position your monitors for accuracy.
What Is a Studio Monitor?
Unlike regular speakers, which tend to have some coloration or biases in the