Better New York-style Compression By Craig Anderton New York-style compression is a processing technique used primarily for drums. In addition to compression for a fat sound, adding dry audio in parallel restores some of the original dynamics. The popularity of this technique has inspired many compressor plug-ins (even emulations of vintage compressors) to include a […]
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Introducing the Updated Rok Box MC Micro Big Power. Ultra-Compact. Built for Creators. The latest evolution of the Rok Box MC Micro from PCAudioLabs redefines what a compact production system can do. Designed for modern creators, this updated micro workstation combines next-generation Intel Core performance, massive memory capacity, and cutting-edge storage into a pint-sized powerhouse.
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In the days of steam-powered DAWs, channel inserts generally had serial routings. Fortunately, ways to create parallel and series-parallel routings (fig. 1) are becoming more common. These provide more sophisticated processing options: A parallel routing splits the signal into two or more parallel paths, and usually mixes them back together. This is a way to
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Is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU Good for Audio Production? Audio producers live in the intersection of low latency, high track counts, and complex plugin chains. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is Intel’s latest flagship Arrow Lake-S processor, and it brings a suite of features tailor-made for modern DAWs. Thanks to a
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It’s true: You do not need to buy more speakers or re-arrange your workspace to get started with immersive audio. Dolby Atmos is scalable, from complex surround systems down to a two-channel immersive format that works exclusively with headphones or earbuds. Because many people listen to music over headphones, and mixing on headphones is doable,
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Gain Staging: Why It Matters, and How to Do It By Craig Anderton Gain staging optimizes levels within a project. This promotes intended plugin behavior, preserves dynamics, and potentially minimizes distortion and noise. Unlike analog recording, the goal with digital recording is not to have as high a level as possible short of 0 dB.
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Build a Cheap Pro Audio PC: The Truth YOUR COMPUTERS COST TOO MUCH! The most common question or comment we get on our social posts and ads: I COULD BUILD IT CHEAPER MYSELF LOL Here’s the deal; we don’t do comparisons to PCPartPicker builds or self-builds. We’re not in that business, we
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Why Musicians and Audio Professionals Prefer PCAudioLabs Custom-Built Pro Audio PCs Over Generic Brands Tired of generic computers that can’t keep up with your creative demands? PCAudioLabs Custom-Built Pro Audio PCs are the answer. These machines offer the power and precision audio professionals crave. Imagine effortlessly running your DAW software, even with the heaviest plugins.
In 2017, I (Brian) went to a Drum n’ Bass show in Los Angeles and spoke to DJs about what they wanted in a laptop for music production and DJing. I pointed out in a blog post that Apple won’t do this — it’s simply not something that they have to take an interest in.
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Whether you’re producing hits in the studio or laying down tracks on the road, your system needs to keep up. That’s why we created the ROK BOX MC Mobile X Pro Audio Laptop — the ultimate mobile production powerhouse built specifically for creators who demand pro-level performance wherever they go. Built for Creators Who Never
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