Dec 27
It’s that time of year again, so without further ado here’s the Mac Audio Guy Top Ten Mac Audio Products For 2009:
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Logic Studio 9 $499 https://www.apple.com/logicstudio/
A truly awesome Pro Digital Audio Software suite for just under 500 smackers. (half the price of the previous version!!!)
Makes Pro Tools look like Poor Tools. This software is the single best software for audio and music production on the Mac (or any other platform)… period.
Zoom H4N $299 https://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/h4n/
The H4 was great, the H4N is mind blowing! The H4 was plastic and toylike which just didn’t look like a professional audio recorder, all that has changed. The new H4N is a rugged pro piece of gear. the perfect location recorder for digital cinematography or any other form of field recording. 4 Tracks, built in high quality mics, XLR, 1/4″ and Mini inputs, SDHC cards, and it’s an audio interface!
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Nov 15
If you’re reading this article you probably are aware that shooting HD video with DSLRs is all the rage among digital filmmakers. There are far more reasons to shoot this way than not, but one of the problems with DSLRs are their sound recording capabilities. THe Canon 5D Mk2, the Canon 7D and the Panasonic GH1 have external microphone inputs but unfortunately these use auto gain control and have no manual control over input levels. Also these cameras don’t have headphone monitoring. Continue reading »
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Jul 24
Logic Studio
Apple has released a new version of Logic Studio. Among the new features are “Flex Time” time and pitch shifting and correction. It also includes an expansive collection of vintage and modern amps, cabinets, and stompboxes for guitar players, And new live performance plug-ins let you record loops and trigger backing tracks when you’re on stage. FGind out more at:
https://www.apple.com/logicstudio/
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\\ tags: Apple, DAW, Logic, Logic Studio, Mac, music software
Jul 24
Finally the makers of Reason and other “R” word music software are releasing a audio recording package. Get an invite to the public beta and check it out at : https://recordyou.com/
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\\ tags: music software, Propellerheads, Reason, Record, recording
Apr 15
In this episode of Monitor, I explain how to start your own legal radio station. I point listeners to an excellent article on Webcasting Legality by Jamie Zawinski at: https://www.dnalounge.com/backstage/webcasting.html. I show how you can take care of music licensing through LoudCity.com and explain why you will need the Nicecast broadcasting software and why you need to rent a Shoutcast server. For more information on Webcasting also see my article on Broadcasting into Second Life.
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\\ tags: ASCAP, audio, BMI, electronic groove music, Internet radio, legal, Mac, music, nicecast, Radio Groove, RIAA, Second Life, Shoutcast, Trip-Hop, Webcasting
Mar 29
Tune-In to the Groove
After many months of effort to set up a legal internet radio station, I’ve finally succeeded! Thanks to finding a way to legally licensing the music I play through
LoudCity.com.
I’m proud to announce
RadioGroove.org is on the air!
Radio Groove is broadcasting 24/7 completely commercial free. Radio Groove is even available for your land or club in Second Life.
Radio Groove features eclectic Jazz and electronic groove music, including Latin Jazz, Dub, Brazilian, Ambient and Down-tempo, Blues, R ‘n B and even Contemporary Lounge. Hopefully you’ll find some music to love or love by on Radio Groove.
Radio Groove is almost completely listener supported and I depend on your support to meet my monthly expenses. So please give Radio Groove a listen and donate, every cent helps.
Thanks!
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\\ tags: Ambient and Down-tempo, Blues, Brazilian, Brazillian, Contemporary Lounge, Dub, Electronic, electronic groove music, Internet radio, Latin Jazz, music, R and B, Radio Groove, Second Life, Trip-Hop
Jan 25
Melodyne Editor
In this episode of Monitor, I discuss the good, bad and the ugly sides of using auto-tune. Auto-Tune® is a product from Antares that corrects pitch in music performances. I also discuss GarageBand’s built-in enhance tuning feature. And I take a quick look at the new Melodyne Studio plug-in, which can correct individual notes within a chord.
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\\ tags: Antares, Auto-tune, enhance tuning, Grageband, Jay Shaffer, Melodyne, Monitor - Mac Audio Guy Podcast, pitch correction, Plug-in, Studio
Nov 30
Shotgun Mic on a Boom
In this episode of Monitor, I discuss recording great audio for video or location sound.
I talk about the different sound elements of dialog, narration,ambience,room tone and effects. I also talk about location recording equipment including the differences between shotgun, lavaliere, stereo condenser and hand held microphones and balanced vs. unbalanced systems. Finally I discuss wired, wireless and second-system sound and time code and how you can use these in your productions.
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\\ tags: AUDIO FOR VIDEO, Film Sound, Lavelier, Location Sound, Shotgun Mics, Video
Nov 02
Yamaha Audiogram Interface
In this episode of Monitor, I explain the basics of audio interfaces for the Mac and help you choose which interface is right for you.
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Nov 01
The Mac Audio Guy website was attacked by a hacker and due to the the code injection attack The Site was de-listed by Google and the site traffic went essentially to zero. This made me do some soul searching as to whether maintaining this site was really providing a valuable service and if it is worth the effort to maintain. I decided to carry on.
I did a rebuild of the entire site and fortunately was re-listed by Google. I am really busy with several video projects and I am in the process of building my video business and launching the Jay Shaffer Video website, but I am dedicated the getting some more content up here on Mac Audio Guy. and I plan to have a new Monitor Podcast out by tomorrow. Thank you for sticking with the site through this rebuilding process, and I hope to continue to bring valuable information to the Mac audio and music community.
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