sE Electronics sE1000a Sets An Open Course 4 The Virgin Sea

This video features the sE1000a, sE Electronics' entry level condenser. Don't let that bit of info fool you -- the diaphragm and electronics are still hand-built on these bad boys. Owen O'Malley honors local Chicago heroes Styx (they'll always be The Tradewinds to me) with his rendition of "Come Sail Away" to see if the sE1000a can withstand nearly unimaginable levels of musical genius. See more on gearwire.com

Microphones - Home Recording How To

We talk about the difference between different types of microphones. We talk about the Nady CM-88, MXL 990, Audio Spectrum AS-400, Shure SM-57, Shure SM-58.

Mixcraft 4

Mixcraft™ is an affordable multi-track audio and MIDI recording studio that enables you to compose original music, record your band, create a podcast, or remix a song.  Use it as a multi-track recorder or as a music loop remix program. 
As a multi-track audio recording program, Mixcraft allows you to record and play multiple tracks of audio and MIDI virtual instruments at the same time.  Add effect processing such as reverb, delay, guitar amp simulator, flanger or any 3rd party VST™ or DirectX™ effects.  Hook up a MIDI keyboard and you can play a whole studio full of virtual synthesizers!  As remix software, it supports Apple Loops™, Acid Loops™ and our own custom loop format.  Mixcraft’s Song Kits allow you to create your own song in dozens of styles to sing along or rap to.  Creating your own loop or extracting a loop from a well known song is a few clicks away.  With Mixcraft, you can always be on the beat!

Microphones - Hypercardiod or shotgun for indoor audio

What mic do you need to capture high quality audio indoors? It's not always a shotgun. Here is a few tips on recording interviews inside. You might not know the best kind of microphones to use but this video will show you some options.

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ProTools - How to get started

Here is a quick video showing the basics of starting a protools project. I know I do not use ProTools in my seminars, but it is one of the most popular DAW's in professional studio. The local recording studio that I work at is one of the only ones in town that doesn't use ProTools. If you ever go to a recording school, this programs is the main part of their course. Enjoy the basics of opening up and setting up a project, I have been having a few questions about what software to use so I found this video.

Pro Tools LE Creating a New Session Lesson

Reason 4: Thor Polysonic Synthesizer

Taken from the "What's New In Reason 4" tutorial, (available at www.HowAudio.com), Jeff Dykhouse goes through the Controller Panel in the Thor Polysonic Synthesizer.

For an in-depth tutorial on Reason, check out Jeff's tutorials on Reason 3 and What's New In Reason 4 available at www.HowAudio.com.

Also check other titles on Propellerhead software as well as tutorials on Ableton LIVE, Line 6 and M-Audio products, EQ's, miking techniques, Podcasting, MOTU Digital Performer and the most comprehensive ProTools available

Cubase 4: Stacked Mode 2 Recording

Stacked mode is one of my favorite feature in Cubase 4. Cubase 4 Audio Cycle Mode Recording - taken from HowAudio.com's Cubase 4 tutorial, Matt demonstrates the power of Stacked Mode 2 Recording. This feature allows for recording on multiple tracks while playback can be taken from segments of each individual tracks.

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