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09/12/2024

https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/macos-sequoia-compatibility-the-ultimate-pro-audio-guide

macOS 15 Sequoia will be released to the public on September 16th 2024. In this constantly updated article, we will be sharing up-to-date information, as we get it from brands and the community, about which pro audio applications and plug-ins do and don't work with Sequoia, as well as other related

07/01/2024

Great informative article...

Equalizers are probably some of the simplest tools for audio and music production, at least at the surface. Yet there are vast differences among different equaliser models in both sound and usability. But what exactly are these? Christian Luther takes a deep dive.

05/27/2024

Great post from Mike Thornton around Apple AI ...

There has been much discussion about Apple’s plans for implementing artificial intelligence into its devices, operating systems, and software. There has also been criticism that Apple is late to the AI table and playing catchup. In this article, we look at Apple's AI strategy and whether it is goo...

04/07/2024

All hail!

The Line 6 POD put digital amplifier modeling in the hands of guitarists everywhere. Sweetwater explores the history of this game-changing piece of gear.

03/20/2024

https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/how-snare-sounds-have-changed-in-50-years-of-music-production

As sounds go, apart from the voice, the snare drum is one of those things that can help tell you whether you’re listening to Sinatra or James Brown. Its recorded presence has changed enormously through different eras. Here we take a look at the sounds behind the music.

03/19/2024

https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/macos-sonoma-144-more-problems-found-why-we-advise-not-to-upgrade

Since Apple released macOS Sonoma v14.4 on March 7th 2024, not everyone who updated their macOS to this latest version has had a smooth transition. In this article we look at the issues that have caused some people problems.

03/07/2024

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-beatles-solo-songs-1234972758/wings-with-a-little-luck-1978-1234974799/

The Best Beatles Solo Songs: John, Paul, George, and Ringo's finest solo joints

02/22/2024

https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/how-ai-is-changing-audio-post-production

We take a deep dive into how artificial intelligence is changing the audio post-production sector. How text-to-speech and speech-to-text are impacting post-production, how generative AI impacts sound effects creation, how stem creation from mixed tracks is coming of age and a look at what’s next f...

02/19/2024

https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/why-do-brands-kill-off-perfectly-good-hardware-we-investigate

Why we are seeing more and more products being discontinued because the manufacturer can no longer get the parts? In this article, we look at why manufacturers discontinue hardware products and the growth in the number of products that are declared end-of-life.

01/18/2024

Interesting article. What are you?

With no single way to run a successful studio business, the audio engineering community is made up of many different types of people. Which one are you? What can we learn from others? Read on to find out…

01/14/2024

Awesome detailed article on pick-ups ...

Humbuckers, single-coils, magnets, and more. Join Sweetwater for a potent primer on different types of guitar pickups and what makes them tick!

01/14/2024

On Twitter, Robyn Edgar asked, “If you're a mix engineer/sound designer that works from home full time --> what's your number 1 must-have tool besides the obvious computer, external display and monitors?” We have been watching the replies to Robyn’s tweet, and in this article, we look at so...

01/07/2024

Good tips around DAW exports:

01/04/2024

https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/predictions-for-new-apple-mac-computers-in-2024

In this article, Mike Thornton offers his predictions for what Apple might be planning for 2024 in terms of new hardware, peripherals and their use of AI.

12/31/2023

https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/experts-give-their-professional-audio-predictions-for-2024

As we go into 2024 we put on our future-gazing goggles and make some predictions for what 2024 might hold for the Pro Audio industry…

12/23/2023

Here we go! Yes …

Much of Mike Thornton’s career involved recording live concerts and recording sessions using various trucks and carry-in rigs, and his fantasy Christmas present is the Spiritland One recording truck, which he considers to be at the current pinnacle of both tech and working environment.

12/20/2023

https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/14-movies-for-audio-engineers-to-watch-this-christmas

Here is our selection of some favourite films, series and documentaries about music and production to spend some of that valuable Christmas downtime with.

12/17/2023

So, so, so many compressor articles out there but this is so great ....

Learn how to use compression on guitar to help level out dynamics, add punch, and more. Explore the best guitar compression settings in this tutorial.