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We have all heard about side chain compression, but what about using this ducking technique on other elements of your mix. In this video we explore how you can sidechain both your delays and reverbs to add clarity to your mix as well as depth.
Get to grips with this technique in under 2 minutes with this video tutorial.
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Neil
Based on the questions I get asked the most by students, I have just started a new series on song writing. The fourth part covers an often over looked consideration, and that is about the story, the narrative. Even if you are writing instrumental music, this is STILL a keep consideration. Find out more...
https://youtu.be/RJxyVrLn0ec
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Neil
So! It happened!! After a long long wait, I finally got myself a new guitar!! And yes this was one I fell in love with!! It is a Pro-Mod San Dimas® Style 2 HH HT M Okoume, Maple Fingerboard, Natural from Charvel, and it was the natural finish, coupled with the Tele shape (and black hardware) that caught my eye!!
And this is the review.....
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Neil
Apple Mac Mini 2018 : Wifi and Bluetooth issues : RANT . Not impressed with interference issues that this machine has with my usb hubs.
Since getting my new Mac mini I have nothing but problems with the Mac connecting to my wifi firstly and then connecting to my wireless bluetooth mouse. Each would not connect, or if it did would quickly drop the connection or be extremely sluggish.
THE SOLUTION
Unplug my USB hubs and then everything worked fine….THIS IS NOT a solution!!
Try turning off 'Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices'
Yes it is unboxing time again, this time the fantastic Lunastone True Overdrive 1! Built by some guys who left TC Electronic, this is going to be an exciting pedal!! Let’s find out.
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Neil
Time for another reverb pedal sounds demo.....
Going through the AMAZING Digitech Polara Reverb setting by setting, this time looking at the Halo Reverb effect
https://youtu.be/9qQo0CkBeik
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Yes I do love Shimmer, it is such an awesome effect. I guess it is a bit easy to over do it sometimes, but hey it's easy to over do it on sugar :) And the EHX Oceans 11 is a lovely lovely sugary shimmer.
Well actually the Oceans 11 is a very lovely reverb pedal all round. Whilst I will be doing a full review of the pedals, I decided that I would do a reverb by reverb account of the pedal....of course starting with shimmer first :)
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Neil
For more in-depth information on maximising your practice time and finding your own voice on the instrument, check out my book Guitar Creativity - A new way of thinking http://gumroad.com/lightb4sound
Part 3 of Brucie's Q& A on gear for film composing, this time a question from Simon, who asked me to explain how you go about creating your own unique instruments, here is how….through sampling. More will follow in this series
Links to check out
DAW - Reaper http://www.reaper.fm
Audio Editor - Audacity - http://audacityteam.org
Free Plugins (there are so many out here, here are just some)
https://www.meldaproduction.com/MFreeFXBundle
https://www.tokyodawn.net/tokyo-dawn-labs/
https://www.voxengo.com/group/free-vst-plugin-download/
https://klanghelm.com/contents/products/IVGI/IVGI.php
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/
https://mercuriall.com/cms/details_freestuff
Most Important VI
Spitfire LABS - http://www.spitfireaudio.com
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Peace
Neil
For more in-depth information on maximising your practice time and finding your own voice on the instrument, check out my book Guitar Creativity - A new way of thinking http://gumroad.com/lightb4sound
Follow me on
Twitter http://twitter.com/lightb4sound
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SpencerBrucemusic
Instragram https://instagram.com/lightb4sound/
LinkedIn http://uk.linkedin.com/in/neilbruce
Brucie's Q& A, this time question from Mr Green, who asked what tool/gear you might need when starting out composing for film. Well here is the answer!
https://youtu.be/JoMubn388l0
Links to check out
DAW - Reaper http://www.reaper.fm
Audio Editor - Audacity - http://audacityteam.org
Free Plugins (there are so many out here, here are just some)
https://www.meldaproduction.com/MFreeFXBundle
https://www.tokyodawn.net/tokyo-dawn-labs/
https://www.voxengo.com/group/free-vst-plugin-download/
https://klanghelm.com/contents/products/IVGI/IVGI.php
https://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Bundle_FreewarePack/
https://mercuriall.com/cms/details_freestuff
Most Important VI
Spitfire LABS - http://www.spitfireaudio.com
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Neil
