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Make no mistake. Mixing for Dolby Atmos can be a difficult and pricey endeavor. Unfortunately, even for audio professionals, the learning curve for using Dolby Atmos creation technology is quite a bit tougher than knowing which tools to buy. That said, a great way to start dipping your toes into this stuff is to become familiar with the Atmos production gear currently available on the market.
Dolby Atmos Audio Interfaces
One of the most challenging steps to starting your Dolby Atmos studio journey is finding an appropriate audio interface that
A complete and unified system for electronic music production, Akai Professional’s MPC Studio merges purpose-built hardware and potent DAW software, offering fluid creativity and intuitive workflow to all beat makers, remixers, and producers. So, give your mouse a break and stop squinting at your screen; use MPC Studio to take control of your artistic processes while experiencing a new level of power and speed
Alesis has released its latest update to the Q-Series USB-MIDI keyboard controllers with velocity sensitivity and synth-action keys, making them well suited for stage and studio use. The controllers provide all the essential controls you’ll need to help give your playing character. There are three models available; Q88 MKII, Q49 MKII
Don’t let your mouse and keyboard slow your flow; work faster in your DAW and let your focus stay on the sound with the Solid State Logic UF8, a highly customizable USB Type-C control surface that can scale up to meet the needs of expanding setups and sessions without dominating your desktop. Whether you run Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Studio One, Cubase, Nuendo, or several at the same time, the UF8 is poised to
Fusing extreme onboard processing, uncompromising sonic performance, and industry-standard Pro Tools software, Avid Pro Tools | Carbon gives artists, bands, producers, and engineers a unified and premium hybrid production system for creating music with a fluid, professional workflow, supercharged plug-in power, and all the I/O needed to run an impressive session.
Akai has announced the MPK Mini MKIII compact keyboard and pad controller, which builds upon the success of the MKII with several enhancements, including a redesigned keybed, OLED display, eight endless encoders, and the MPC Beats DAW software. The MPK Mini MKIII is available in three color schemes: white,
PreSonus Studio One has quite the reputation in the world of digital audio workstations (DAWs); being the only DAW that can take a producer from inception to dissemination of DDP master files has its appeal for self-starters, especially in the electric genres. Now PreSonus is releasing Studio One Version 5, and it’s jam-packing this software with everything but the kitchen sink. From writing musical notation to performing, from creating vibey mixes to sending off error-free masters,
In the era of social distancing, it may seem hard for songwriters and producers to collaborate from their houses. But remote collaboration is not new: just last fall, Robbie Robertson re-recorded his band’s classic hit, “The Weight,” with a globe-trotting lineup of musicians; almost 20 years ago, The Postal Service got its band name from its method of collaboration: its prominent members traded material over the mail.
But there are roadblocks to modern collaboration: producers often use digital audio workstations (“DAWs” for short), but there
Bitwig Studio 16-Track is your gateway into the fascinating world of Bitwig, an innovative music creation and performance software that allows you to arrange in the timeline, perform from the clip Launcher, and transform your ideas throughout each stage of production. Bitwig is a native class-platform DAW that is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. It’s modular device structure provides advanced nesting and routing, allowing you to modulate any device program-wide. And with unlimited VST and VST3 support, you can be as creative as your
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Look, we don’t need to tell you about the legendary DAW Reason—it’s one of the oldest, most reliable, and most trustworthy tools for electronic music production. You probably know about its powerful sequencer, rack effects, and excellent soft-synths. So, if we were to announce a new version of Reason 11, we could see why it might not elicit excitement. What is there be to announce? New soft-synths? A higher-quality mix engine? An overhaul to Re-Wire behavior, so that it might better
If you make beats or create electronic music, you've probably heard of FL Studio, the music production DAW from Image-Line. For years, it has been a go-to tool for producers and songwriters operating on anything from compact laptops to tricked-out desktops. However, there has never been a hardware controller designed specifically for FL Studio… until now! The new Akai Pro Fire, created in cooperation with Image-Line, is the
The latest explosion of new software from PreSonus will come as a welcome shock to creators in music and video production, whether in your home or at the studio. From plug-in emulations of classic analog equipment to bold innovations in functionality, PreSonus aims to make what you do easier, more inspiring, and sonically pleasing by offering a host of new Fat Channel plug-ins and the impressive
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In this video, AB looks at the Sound Devices MixPre 10M, a multichannel recorder and USB interface with features that enable musicians to make simple, professional-sounding recordings. From overdubbing parts to bouncing tracks, the 10M gives you the versatility of a simple DAW without need for a computer, though it is extremely capable as a USB audio interface. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide
At NAMM 2018, Ableton announced the new iteration of its loveable DAW. Yes folks, Live 10 is finally here, and we at B&H are pleased to enumerate its many virtues. The DAW is famous for plug-ins and synths whose timbres you can’t find anywhere else, and in keeping with this aesthetic, Ableton has loaded the software with more modules destined to be future classics.
Wavetable is the new virtual instrument, and it delivers on the ability to shape, morph, and stretch