The Art of Audio Engineering: Article Roundup v.3

Salivating over all the new mixing consoles and controllers? Before your drool ruins the shiny finish off the new Studer 42-fader version of it’s Vista 5 digital console, check to make sure that your current mixing console can’t get a makeover with a new expansion card or software upgrade. Still wanting to satisfy your gear lust? Check out this MIX Magazine article featuring some of the new consoles and controllers on the market.

Both hardware- and software-based amp simulators my not be the newest trick on the recording circuit (Yes, the VOX Valvetronic is indeed a beautiful thing), but check out this article on Remix Magazine’s site about the missed opportunities on the virtual amp front. A tip from Mediatech engineers: Record your guitar tracks using a direct input (D.I.) before your prized vintage amp, then use some of the tricks found in the article to add that extra umph to your guitar parts - resulting in a more original and fatter groove to your project. Barracuda, baby.

After weeks, months, and sometimes even years of creating and fine-tuning your tracks, why is it so hard to get your music heard? The answer may be not as simple as the competitive nature of the industry. It may have more to do with harnessing the tools that are available to you on the Internet front. Visit this article on Mashable to discover the top 12 best music social networks. Start there and promote outward. There is an audience out there for everyone and everything. But, be advised. Stepping away from the computer and putting on a few killer live shows helps the process even more.