“The Audio Mechanic” by Jason Finkel: Recording Electric Guitars
Don't miss this state-of-the-art primer, with video examples, on capturing great six-string tone in the studio.
View ArticleReview: Vertigo VSC-2 Quad Discrete VCA Compressor Plugin from Brainworx
Jason Finkel puts a $6,000 analog compressor head-to-head with its $331 emulation. But you'll learn much more than just who won in this intensely informative review.
View ArticleReview: Slate Digital FG-X Virtual Mastering Processor, by Jason Finkel
This innovative plugin just may close that elusive gap between final mixes and mastered tracks.
View Article“The Audio Mechanic” by Jason Finkel: Recording Electric Guitars
I also like to face the mic just off the cone. I find using a flashlight angled at the grill cloth to be helpful in illuminating where the speaker actually is, making mic placement much easier. A...
View ArticleReview: Vertigo VSC-2 Quad Discrete VCA Compressor Plugin from Brainworx
Vocals I got to really enjoy the “Soft Mode” ratio setting on vocals. With popped “P’s” the ratio adjusts to the input level and then returns to a less aggressive ratio for the rest of the line. Not...
View ArticleReview: Slate Digital FG-X Virtual Mastering Processor, by Jason Finkel
I immediately spun up the gain knob on the FG Level until I began to hear it really break up and then backed it off. I experimented with different input levels, but I was definitely trying to find a...
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New Gear Review: Mesanovic Model 2A Ribbon Microphone (With Audio Examples)
If you’re looking to add a unique, high quality ribbon mic to your collection, but concerned that its potential limited application doesn’t justify the sticker price, the Mesanovic Model 2A might be...
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New Gear Review: Lauten Audio Series Black LA-320 Large Diaphragm Condenser...
Are you looking to upgrade your bedroom microphone setup? Or, maybe you’ve got a small professional tracking room in need of an additional tube microphone to round out your locker? Are you looking for...
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Avoid New Gear Regret: A Successful Buying Guide from The Audio Mechanic
Straight to the Source But what if those distributors don’t stock your potential greatest new acquisition and you don’t know anyone that owns it? There’s a lot of esoteric gear that might be just the...
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