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03/09/2024

Korg dropped something totally unexpected—a digital accordion called the FISA Suprema. If you’re like us, you probably associate Korg with synthesizers and other electronic gear, so this move into the world of accordions is a big surprise. But honestly, it’s a pretty cool one. The FISA Suprema combines the classic charm of a traditional accordion with all the modern tech we’ve come to love from Korg.

https://noisegate.com.au/korg-surprises-everyone-with-the-fisa-suprema-a-digital-accordion-that-blends-tradition-with-modern-tech/

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Korg just dropped something totally unexpected—a digital accordion called the FISA Suprema. If you’re like us, you probably associate Korg with synthesizers and other electronic gear, so this move into the world of accordions is a big surprise. But honestly, it’s a pretty cool one. The FISA Su...

03/09/2024

Native Instruments has just unveiled Komplete 15, which promises exciting upgrades for music producers and sound designers. If you’re unfamiliar with it, Komplete is Native Instruments’ flagship collection of virtual instruments, effects, and production tools. It’s an all-in-one solution that has been a staple in the music industry for years, used by everyone from bedroom producers to top-tier professionals.

https://noisegate.com.au/native-instruments-announces-komplete-15-bigger-better-and-packed-with-new-sounds/

Native Instruments has just unveiled Komplete 15 and it promises some exciting upgrades for music producers and sound designers.

02/09/2024

Craig Strain from Bass Lessons Melbourne discusses the importance of recording yourself as a practice tool and offers tips on getting a good tone in the studio.

https://noisegate.com.au/the-importance-of-recording-yourself/

In this lesson, we look at the importance of recording yourself as a practice tool and some tips to get a good tone in the studio.

02/09/2024

Neural DSP, the company that’s been shaking up the Amp Modelling world with its top-notch plugins and hardware, has just dropped a killer update for their Quad Cortex floor modeller: CorOS 3.0
https://noisegate.com.au/neural-dsp-rolls-out-coros-3-0-update-with-free-plugins-for-quad-cortex-owners/

Neural DSP, the company that's been shaking up the Amp Modelling world with their top-notch plugins and hardware, has just dropped a killer update for their Quad Cortex floor modeler: CorOS 3.0.

30/08/2024

Love it or hate it, a distinctive characteristic of modern dance music is the rhythmic pumping and pulsing of instruments — most often a lead and/or bass line ducking in and out around a thumping bass drum. It's a sound we have the likes of Daft Punk to thank for, who used it to great effect in the late ’90s/early 2000s. Sidechaining is a method of triggering a change in a module (anything with a sidechain function) with an external audio signal – most commonly a compressor, i.e. a bass drum signal triggering a change in a compressor on a bass line track.
Here’s how to achieve this...
https://noisegate.com.au/tutorial-get-your-tracks-ducking-with-sidechain-compression/

28/08/2024

As a “front-of-house” live sound engineer, you’re often expected to be the saviour of the show when something goes wrong. Wave that magic wand, perform some sort of wizardry, and on goes the show, with punters none the wiser. Having a few tricks up your sleeve and tools in your kit can be gig savers. We’re going to look at a few essential tools to keep you out of trouble and a couple of extra toys for special occasions.
𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐧𝐞, 𝐓𝐰𝐨
https://noisegate.com.au/live-sound-engineers-tool-kit/

We’re going to look at a few essential tools for live sound engineers to keep you out of trouble and also look at a couple of useful toys.

27/08/2024

🆕 Arturia Unveils KeyLab MK3 Family: A Notable Upgrade from the MK2! 🎹

- New enhanced keybed
- New visual interface
- New touch sensitive pots and faders
- New creative features

Full article and details via the link in our bio 🔗

26/08/2024

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧? 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
The simplest definition of the function of a compressor is attenuating the level of an audio signal or amplifying a quiet one. However, a compressor is a much more elaborate device – whether a plugin or hardware.

https://noisegate.com.au/what-is-compression-definitions-functions/

The simplest definitive function of a compressor is attenuating the level of an audio signal or amplifying a quiet one.

23/08/2024

In digital audio, your console file, DSP configuration, amp settings, gear configurations, and digital audio files are your income source. They should all be protected, so in the case of accident, theft, or failure, the show goes on. If your whole show exists only on one USB stick, you’re doing it wrong. If it isn’t backed up in four different ways, you’re not protected.

https://noisegate.com.au/back-it-up/

In digital audio, your console file, DSP configuration, amp settings, gear configurations, & digital audio files are your source of income. So Back It Up!

22/08/2024

just released a report that dives deep rapidly evolving intersection of AI and Australian musicians. But what does it mean for us gear heads?

Full article on our website. ✍️

21/08/2024

Reverb, it’s everywhere and we love it, most of the time. But for something so common to the human ear, it can sometimes be hard to place in the context of a mix, whether in the studio or live on stage. In this article, we explore some essential reverb parameters and some tried and true techniques. The examples covered here will focus on vocals and guitars but there’s no harm applying the same principles to other sound sources.

https://noisegate.com.au/can-reverb-make-vocals-and-guitars-sound-better/

Reverb, it’s everywhere and we love it, most of the time. So we ask the question, Can Reverb Make Vocals and Guitars Sound Better?

21/08/2024

🎸 Unleash metal mayhem with the UAFX ANTI 1992 from ! ⚡

Get the crushing tones of Slipknot, In Flames, and more—right at your feet. 🎚️ Plug in, shred, and customize with the UAFX app. 🔥

19/08/2024

𝐀𝐈𝐀𝐈𝐀𝐈 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭-𝟒 𝐖𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 + 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦?

Bluetooth and wireless audio technology have until now been regarded with contempt within the music creator world due to the clunky nature of Bluetooth and the high levels of latency that plague it. This is of course what makes the UNIT-4 Wireless+ standout, with its complete wireless design, aimed directly at music makers and DJs.

https://youtu.be/qXG5P0cBIww?si=qumSlHZglGdkaKx-

AIAIAI audio

Bluetooth and wireless audio technology have until now been regarded with contempt within the music creator world due to the clunky nature of Bluetooth and t...

16/08/2024

“𝓢𝓹𝓸𝓸𝓴𝔂” 𝓢𝓪𝓶𝓹𝓵𝓮 𝓛𝓲𝓫𝓻𝓪𝓻𝔂: 𝓗𝓸𝔀 𝓽𝓸 𝓒𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓮 𝓨𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓞𝔀𝓷
As a producer, engineer and studio musician, Robert Dudzic has spent the last 15 years designing and composing music and sound effects for a myriad of projects and a lot of work with Sample Libraries that composers, producers and deejays around the world use constantly to create their own masterful work. So as you can imagine Robert has an extensive sound effects library, so when he has some tips on “spooky” sound design it's worthwhile checking out. Sure you can grab library effects and libraries from other sources, but it’s a lot more fun to record your own
https://noisegate.com.au/spooky-sample-library-create/

Tips and tricks on sound design to check out. Sure you can grab library effects and libraries from other sources, but it's a lot more fun to sample your own

14/08/2024

Guitarists typically divide amp sounds into three distinct categories when discussing tone: Marshall, Fender, and Vox and all three continue to remain the standard by which all others should be judged.
What exactly are the differences between them, and why are these amplifiers so iconic?

https://noisegate.com.au/whats-the-difference-between-the-classic-fender-vox-and-marshall-guitar-amps/

12/08/2024

JBL is no stranger to the PA game and in fact, they’ve been at it longer than most. Even though they’ve been around the block and then some, they haven’t rested on their laurels and lost their spark for innovating speakers and PA tech. This buyer’s guide will break down the different types of PAs that JBL offers and their best applications.

https://noisegate.com.au/jbl-professional-active-powered-pa-systems-buyers-guide/

Our JBL buyer’s guide will break down the different types of active powered PA systems that JBL offers and their best applications.

09/08/2024

𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 – 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐨 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦
Understanding microphone polar patterns is crucial when choosing microphones for just about any application. The polar pattern of your microphone will dictate which microphone you use and how you use it, whether you’re recording live or in the studio, at high or low SPL (Sound Pressure Level).

https://noisegate.com.au/microphone-polar-patterns-explained-how-and-when-to-use-them/

When choosing microphones for just about any application, understanding microphone polar patterns is crucial. We are here to help!

08/08/2024

'That's crazy!' See Michael Belsar 's reaction to ultra-low latency as he moves around his studio while playing instruments with AIAIAI audio Studio Wireless+ headphones.

We recently visited The Avery Studio here in Melbourne and showed Michael Belsar the TMA-2s from AIAIAI, which feature ultra-low latency for tracking without cables. He was pretty impressed...

https://youtu.be/M18yarOK2zc?si=GwuDpkY5c3zOzl5R

'That's crazy!' See 's reaction to ultra low latency as he moves around his studio while playing instruments with .audio Studio Wireless...

07/08/2024

Let’s get straight to the point, we’re going to talk about guitar pickups, the variations in pickups, and why you would use different types of pickups and guitars for distinctive tones. We do have our favourites but there have definitely been occasions where we have used different guitars and pickups for a variety of reasons.

https://noisegate.com.au/tips-on-choosing-the-best-guitar-pickups/

So let's get straight to the point, here we are going to talk about guitar pickups, the variations in pickups, why you would use different types of pickups and guitars for distinctive tones.

06/08/2024

Set for October 5-6 at LCI Melbourne/Naarm and online, this year’s High Score conference promises a deep dive into the world of music and sound for games. Headliners include Richard Lapington of Remedy Entertainment and Aussie talents Montaigne and Yon Hall, who will share insights on creating immersive audio experiences. The event, themed “Connection is Key,” offers panels, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Tickets Are Now On Sale!
https://noisegate.com.au/high-score-2024-tickets-now-on-sale-for-australias-premier-game-audio-conference/

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Set for October 5-6 at LCI Melbourne/Naarm and online, this year’s High Score 2024 conference promises a deep dive into the world of music and sound for games.

06/08/2024

Something intriguing is brewing at Telepathic Instruments, a new venture fronted by Kevin Parker of Tame Impala. While details are still pretty sparse, Parker's involvement, known for his distinct sound and innovative approach to music, has certainly piqued our interest.

https://noisegate.com.au/introducing-you-to-telepathic-instruments-led-by-kevin-parker-of-tame-impala/

Something intriguing is brewing over at Telepathic Instruments, a new venture fronted by Kevin Parker of Tame Impala. While details are still pretty sparse, the involvement of Parker, known for his distinct sound and innovative approach to music, has certainly piqued our interest.

05/08/2024

Have you noticed manufacturers citing their audio mixers as analogue, digital and now ‘hybrid’? Wondering what that means when it comes to actually using the mixer? Here’s a no-nonsense explanation of the differences and some pros and’ cons.

https://noisegate.com.au/analogue-digital-and-hybrid-audio-mixer-types-explained/

Have you noticed manufacturers citing their audio mixers as analogue, digital and now ‘hybrid’? Wondering what that means when it comes to actually using the mixer? Here’s a no nonsense explanation of the differences and some pros n’ cons. Analogue Mixers are Brainless They are a collection ...

04/08/2024

Multiband Dynamics, which often takes the form of Multiband Compression, is a very powerful method of signal processing, but many people don’t quite recognise its time and place!
For those asking the question ‘What is it?’, what is it?
Read on: https://noisegate.com.au/the-thought-process-behind-multiband-dynamics/

Multiband Dynamics, which often take the form of Multiband Compression is a very powerful method of signal processing, but I feel that a lot of people don’t quite recognise the time and the place for it

02/08/2024

Music for games isn’t too different from music in other media, although the difference lies in the possibilities that the medium presents to us. Games are non-linear in nature, meaning that the start, end and middle of a track can, at times vary and this is the essential aspect that makes music for games different to other forms of music.

This article will scratch the surface of what is available to game programmers when implementing music and how a composer can work towards some of these capabilities.

https://noisegate.com.au/how-to-compose-interactive-music-for-games-a-music-producers-guide/

Music for games isn’t too different from music in other media, although the difference lies in the possibilities that the medium presents to us.

31/07/2024

Moog Music has just dropped their fourth-ever polyphonic instrument, the Muse, and we’ve got an in-depth look at it in our latest video. The Muse is an eight-voice analog bi-timbral polyphonic synthesizer that’s been five years in the making. It combines Moog’s rich history with cutting-edge features, making it an exciting performance instrument.

https://youtu.be/MuIA71nEBqA?si=kEHw6c6oWr65wp2x

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31/07/2024

Have You Checked Out The Blackstar POLAR 2 Audio Interface Yet?
It’s got FET instrument inputs with ultra-low noise and high headroom, giving you a realistic amp feel for your guitar when recording into your favoured DAW
https://noisegate.com.au/meet-the-blackstar-polar-2-the-ultimate-audio-interface-for-guitarists/


Blackstar Amplification

Blackstar has just dropped the POLAR 2 audio interface, and it's NOT just another audio interface. This baby is designed by guitarists for guitarists, tackling all those annoying problems we’ve all faced while recording.

30/07/2024

This is worth checking out .. Moog Music workshop is this Friday the 2nd of August!
There will be something new from Moog to check out as well!

Event attendees will have a chance to win Moog Mariana & Moogerfooger software and will go into the draw to win a Moog Labyrinth ($999 value) at the end of the event series! 😎
Tickets are free. Follow the link to grab your place.
https://bit.ly/4c2Nk3k
Hope to see you there! ♥️

Our first workshop is coming up soon! Join us us with our friends from as we take over , Friday August 2nd from 4pm. We'll have demos of the Spectravox, Labyrinth, and a brand new synth yet to be announced!

Event attendees will have a chance to win Moog Mariana & Moogerfooger software and will go into the draw to win a Moog Labyrinth ($999 value) at the end of the event series! 😎

Tickets are free. Follow the link to grab your place.

https://bit.ly/4c2Nk3k

Hope to see you there! ♥️

29/07/2024

As with all niche interests, the guitar world is littered with all manner of ‘jargon’ that can be sometimes difficult to understand. Let’s be honest, for us guitarists, the guitar might be everything to us, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a niche by general standards! In no particular order, let’s take a look at some common terms in the guitar world that might need some explanation for those new (or not so new) to the bottomless pit that is guitars and guitar-related language!

https://noisegate.com.au/guitarist-guide-to-guitar-jargon-parts-techniques-and-slang/

Don’t know your bucket brigade from your mid-hump? Are you perplexed by the term plexi? Look no further - this article will break down some of the jargon commonly used in the guitar world.

26/07/2024

The combination of the two polar patterns in phase-aligned microphones can produce a third polar pattern. This can be very handy as a mixing and postproduction technique as you can spend less time experimenting and trialling different setups while the artist is waiting and more time tracking vocals or letting the magic unfold.

https://noisegate.com.au/combining-microphone-polar-patterns-for-more-sound-variations/

The combination of the two polar patterns in phase aligned microphones can produce a third polar pattern. This can be very handy as a mixing and postproduction technique as you can spend less time experimenting and trialing different set ups while the artist is waiting and more time tracking vocals....

26/07/2024

Akai Professional the brains behind some of the coolest music production gear, has just dropped something huge: MPC 3. If you know anything about Akai, you know their MPC series is legendary, a go-to for beatmakers and producers everywhere. The new MPC 3 OS is packed with awesome features like an Enhanced Main Mode, a Linear Arranger, and a Track and Pad Mixer, all designed to make your music creation process smoother and faster than ever.

https://noisegate.com.au/akai-professional-unveils-mpc-3-the-next-gen-operating-system-for-mpc/

Akai Professional, the brains behind some of the coolest music production gear, has just dropped something huge: MPC 3. If you know anything about Akai, you know their MPC series is legendary, a go-to for beatmakers and producers everywhere. The new MPC 3 OS is packed with awesome features like an E...