Brave New Worlds – documentary on science fiction 1993

I met Swiss artist Giger. I saw his paintings. The idea was born. If I succeed in translating his art on movie screen, it would be the most wonderous monster ever seen. It represents sexual menace. It is vividly sexual being. It has strange mixture of attraction and repulsion. Physically the most unpleasant part of…

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New Green Day Masters – A Loudness War Victory

So I know what you’re all thinking… …not another Loudness War level-comparison video! …but there is a specific reason for this one. Most people agree that the Loudness Wars are a bad thing and that music that’s been crushed doesn’t sound as good as music that has been given a bit more room to breathe.…

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Compression 101: How to Use a Compressor

In this video, I’ll be providing an introduction to the use of compressors for audio engineers. I’ll be presenting this material at a foundational level for those of you that are new or inexperienced to using compressor. I’ll talk about the basic functionality of how a compressor and also get into the key terms that…

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Greg Calbi: Exclusive Interview on Mastering Techniques

Today we’re here at Sterling Sound where we’ve been for about 12 years in the Chelsea Market, beautifully designed and I am really happy here. Granted the storms and the vicissitudes of the music business over the last 12 years. The amount that’s needed to master a record really has diminished a lot, because of having,…

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Choosing Audio Gear, Equipment and Crew for Documentary Productions

Most people don’t realize that audio is the most important part of any production. Simply put, if you can’t hear the narration or interviews, no one will know what your story is all about. That’s why it’s so important to get the right gear that can make your audio sound clear. A good audio kit…

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Best Audio Interface: 3 Top Picks You Need To Know (2018)

Searching for the best audio interface for your home studio? You’re in the right place. Jason from Behind The Speakers breaks it down in this video. The first audio interface I recommend is the Focusrite Clarett 2Pre. Now this is a USB audio interface, and it has two mic preamps, so you can record vocals…

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How Do I Make Money as an Audio Engineer?

Hey folks, Matthew Weiss here — weiss-sound.com, theproaudiofiles.com, and tonight, we’re going to answer the question, “How do I make money as an audio engineer?” This is a question I get pretty often, and I always have the same answer, it’s two steps. Step number 1, get really good at what you do, step number…

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Top 10 DAWs (2018-2019) – Best digital audio workstations

So you’re serious about audio production and you need a DAW. But before you go and spend your hard-earned money, you’ll want to know what options are out there first. Look no further, we’ll be walking through 10 of the best DAWs in the industry to help you make a better decision on what one…

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Mana Modular 510 – New way to build your dream mixing console

This is Mana It’s a new way to build and configure your own console. This is the model 510 it’s the new mini mixer from Mana Modular. It’s a small format mixer that’s been designed to allow the user to configure their console however they need, to get the most out of their analogue and…

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Mastering 101: How to Master a Song

Mastering Basics — Matthew Weiss breaks it down in this video. When talking about mastering, it’s very important to realize that it’s basically just another level of mixing. It’s solidifying the entirety of the record, ensuring that it translates, making last minute tweaks, things that you will want to see happen to the overall mix. In…

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Special Treat for My Listeners – Pressure & Profit! [Happy New Year Kozmo!]

Special Treat for My Listeners – Pressure & Profit! [Happy New Year Kozmo!] Special Treat for My Listeners – Pressure & Profit! [Happy New Year Kozmo!] for more coolness on “Special Treat for My Listeners – Pressure & Profit! [Happy New Year Kozmo!]” go here

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Electric Jazz Funk Pre-Release Mix “Jarvis Prevails” Hugh Hitchcock”s Funkatology

Electric Jazz Funk Pre-Release Mix “Jarvis Prevails” Hugh Hitchcock”s Funkatology Electric Jazz Funk Pre-Release Mix “Jarvis Prevails” Hugh Hitchcock”s Funkatology IF you want to heck it out, go here for coolness

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