Digital recording places a huge demand on your computer in terms of processing power, memory usage and storage space. Is your computer up to the task? If you want to be making good quality music, it had better be!
Arguments abound about which operating system is best for recording music. Many swear that Macs are best for anything multimedia, while others vow they will never move away from Microsoft Windows. Some suggest that Linux is worth a look, and that’s a story of its own. Arguably, Windows may not be the best choice, but the truth is, the computer you’re running now is probably running Windows. And you might as well start there.
What can we do to make Windows record music more effectively? I spend a lot of time supporting and maintaining Windows computers, and here are my 14 tips to make Windows break the sound barrier. (more…)
There’s been a lot happening on the marketplaces of late, and today I wanted to touch on a few important issues and get some feedback, from you, the community.
Firstly, for those of you who don’t know me, My name is Cyan and I’m the Envato marketplace manager. That means I’m the person who’s in charge of the day to day running of the marketplaces as a whole with the help of the awesome site managers, reviewers and moderators.
Lately we’ve noticed some brilliant new author apps popping up, and some talk on the forums of files being distributed without author permissions. I want to talk a little about both of these issues. Additionally, I want to tell you about some things you should be doing to promote maximum account security.
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Being a musician can be expensive. With musical instruments, equipment and software you normally get what you pay for, and we want to sound good! So we pay, and pay big. But it’s good to know you can get some things for free.
Last year Joel wrote an article called “8 Free, Cross-platform Apps for Musicians“, listing some really useful music utilities and programs that you can get at no cost. Many of you are Windows users, and pointed out that there is some useful Windows software that was not included in the article because it doesn’t cross-platform. Well, this article is for you!
Of course, Windows has its own problems when it comes to recording music. It can slow down over time, is susceptible to malware that slows it down further, and doesn’t have the best latency out of the box. Next week we’ll look at some ways of tuning your Windows box for the best results.
In the meantime, here are 7 digital audio recording apps for Windows: (more…)
AudioJungle has a Twitter account! Now you can get AudioJungle news faster than ever, and see plenty of tips for getting the most out of the site along the way. If you don’t have a Twitter account, the blog will always be here and provide all the meaty details; this Twitter account is just a quick way of letting you know when there’s something new going on. That said, Twitter accounts are free and can come in handy.
If you haven’t already you can also follow our AUDIOTUTS Twitter account, where we discuss various audio and music topics and provide you with audio engineering and production tips for your favorite software.
The day has finally arrived! As of yesterday, all authors are eligible to earn 40% to 70% of any sale. To do so, authors simply need to sign on to the Envato Exclusivity Program.
What is “exclusivity”? It means that any items you are selling on an Envato Marketplace should only be sold here. You can still sell other items elsewhere, just not the same ones. That way the marketplaces stay unique and offer greater value to our buying community.
I’m Already Exclusive!
If you’ve been exclusive up till now, nothing will change, except in almost every case your rates will immediately jump up. That means not only more cash in your account every month, but also a higher future percentage to aim for. Click here to find out what your new percentage rate is.
I’m Not Exclusive but I Want To Be!
If you’re not already exclusive and wish to be, it’s super super simple! There are no minimum sales needed, so any author can agree to exclusivity immediately! Here’s how:
Step 1: Go to your Account page:
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Home studios are great. They allow us to play producer, singer and recording artist. They enable us to record (hopefully) pretty good quality music that we can share with others, and maybe make some money from. They can be addictively fun, incredibly frustrating, and consume all of our spare time and money. And they’re all different. Home studios vary as much as our interests, budget and available time vary.
Some studios are totally digital. The music is put together from loops and samples, or recorded from electronic keyboards. The focus is on the gear – especially the computers, software and peripherals. Acoustics and noise from the outside world aren’t an issue.
Other studios do have to worry about these issues. Besides the gear, there needs to be a huge focus on the room. Are the acoustics right? Do we want a dead room or a live room? How can we minimize sound from the outside world? Do we care if our neighbors can hear their televisions? We may need to record vocals, acoustic guitars and drums. Choice of microphones becomes an important consideration. (more…)
