Below is an excerpted from iTunes Music: Mastering High Resolution Audio Delivery (Focal Press, 2012), by Bob Katz. The diagram below describes one possible workflow where the end goal is to produce master files for LP, CD, iTunes (standard), Mastered for iTunes, iCloud, Internet download, and streaming. It’s quite a comprehensive list! The file-naming conventions are my suggestions—use whatever approach you …
DSP stands for Digital Signal Processing. This theory uses a kind of digital-math to implement signal processing ideas such as EQ or delay 1. Why do I need to know DSP stuff if I want to write audio Plug-Ins? Most Plug-Ins are based, at least in some part on DSP theory. When you want to write a Plug-In you almost …
The combination of the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and the iTunes software has changed both the way record labels release music and the way people buy and listen to it. iTUNES VS. CD When creating masters for both CD and iTunes, be aware of these basic differences: 1) Singles: Every iTunes song becomes available as a single as well as part …
The following is an article written by Focal Press author and Live Audio Engineer Dave Swallow for Lighting and Sound International magazine. Dave has a monthly column called Mix Position where he chronicles his wild and witty adventures as a Live Audio Engineer. The following article was published in the April 2012 issue. You can find all of Dave’s articles and much more …
In the second part of this article regarding the usage of MIDI CC to improve the expressivity and quality of our production, I discuss in detail the list of MIDI CC available. Below is a table summary of all the 128 Controllers available in the MIDI standard. Among the 128 control change (CC) messages available in the MIDI standard, there …
While we all know the importance of having the best sounds, libraries and gears when it come to writing, sequencing and producing for hybrid ensembles, one aspect that it is often forgotten is the importance of the MIDI messages that are available to use to control and manipulate our electronic orchestras. I can’t stress enough how crucial it is to …
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