Sunday, June 26, 2011
All things APPS for Iphone and IPAD
http://techpp.com/2010/04/03/ultimate-list-of-free-best-ipad-apps/ (ultimate list of best and free Ipad apps)
Friday, June 24, 2011
THX deep note explained by its creator, DR Andy Moorer
Sweet J. It's alive.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
INterview about mixing 2011 mar
There’s no set rules in regards to producing a great song. However, there are some common things that are commonly done.
Mic selection/and placment: choosing the right mic for the source and placing it to best capture the instrument.
Recordings each instrument separately: This is done either with or without a click track. Some productions require a tight groove and thus a click track acts us a guide to help everyone record in time. Other productions are more organic and don’t require a click track/metronome, this also has benefits as some songs slow down and speed up as per the bands natural inner groove.
Selecting/editing/arrangment: Before mixing the raw recordings, the band and the producer will go through each record takes and edit the best bits from all the various takes. – this creates a best OFF snapshot of the recorded parts.
Tidying and clean up - this ensures that edits don’t clip or create pops and erroneous noises and thuds are removed from the recorded audio files prior to mixing.
Mixing: This is process involves balancing Levels, frequencies distribution (via eq ), and stereo imaging (via panning l r). Also FX like delays and reverb or modulation effects such as Chorus, flanger etc are add to create interest to the mix. The art of mixing is to present the recorded materical in the most musical way that enhances the emotional content/prose of the song. Mixing has no rules - this is the common believe from industry/seasoned professionals.
2. What type of software is used (or you specifically use) in the recording and/or editing of music?
DAW of choice: Logic Studio
3. What type of microphone would you recommend for recording and why?
I love my m149, it’s a beautiful hi-end tube microphone which is perfect for vocal recordings – male and female.
4. What are your rates for the use of your studio and recording music?
$66- $140 / hr
5. If I were to record at home, are you aware of any programmes I could use or recommend any software that may be useful?
Logic Express (lite version of logic studio)
6. Do you as a studio allow people cover current artists’ tracks or do consumers need to present their own music and lyrics?
Yes, but copyright clearance is the responsibility of the artist and not the recording studio. The licensing can be obtained via APRA in OZ or via Harry fox agency in US.
Good luck with you research ☺
Regards
Josef Horhay
Mixing Engineer
www.acoosticzoo.com
Thank you for taking the time to fill in this questionnaire, your information will be extremely useful in my project.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
RnB Dance Club Electro Pop Culture. Collaboration
Josef Horhay
Mixing Engineer
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Great ideas for T-Shirts BLOG
0001. TUNNEL Vissssion ! (Image of Tunnel through two mountain Peaks)
0002. That's MY BUS! (personal joke. Seeing your 200 bus go past)
0003. I'm Not You! (Image of a walking a dog)
0004. IPood. (Man sitting on a can, listening to white headphones)
0005. Let's be Mates for a secsss...
0006. I'm Coming. (Image of Silhouette of Hot figure)
0007. Mission Imposable.
0008. Friend of Alah Club.
0009. Catch me if you can.
0010. Catch the dream with Booze.
0011. Make light Work (Image of Lighter)
0012. Entrepisser. (Image of Lazers and Having a good times)
0013. PROTEIN!
0014. Luv a steak. Hate the gravy. (Image of Warm Roasted Beef n Gravy).
0015. Call 911. I'm not well.
0016. Please do not Disturb.
0017. BrB. Be real BITCH!
0018. So? u looked!
0019. If you FEAR, u're not Human.
0021. Will that fit in my pocket?
0022. I am creative.
0023. Sing when you're sad. Laugh when you're mad. Joke and be Happy!
0024. I will survive the Night!
0025. Better be Unique and not wear cool T-Shirts.
0026. I like what I C! u dig?
0027. Can you call me? pls?
0028. Stop. Look left. Look Right. POW!! BAM! b4 u approach.
0029. B.M.W. Blind man's wisdom.
0030. Rock u lar 3010.
0031. LMOAF LOL ROFL IMHO XO.
0031. Hi Honey!
0031. Can't we just feel?
0032. $ buys everything but "HEART"
0033. I've got a hole.
0034. AutoSave Failed.
0035. System Failure.
0036. Grow and be Free.
0037. April 11, best day eva.
0038. I'll be home for that!
0039. Anti Social. Anti Anti Anti Social.
0040. I'm hungry. I'm hungry.
0041. When you think about it...? hmm. Don't. JUST DO.
0042. I gotta tell ya. I'm your BIGGEST fan.
0043. Love BASS.
0044. Doof Doof Pls?
0045. Have you seen Charlie's GF?
0046. OMG YSFA IHTKMS. oh my God, you're so f..king awesome I have to kill myself!
0047. If you like me, come see me. ;)
0048. Buy Me Drinks
0049. I hate Haters.
0050. John n Jane. LOL
0051. State Legislation. CODE 1324- Not Loitering.
0052. Have a nice day.
0053. Enjoy your weekend.
0054. Bring a friend. we can be BBF.
0055. Sayoooooooo NA RA. I'm OUT.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Ultimate resource for Music, Musicians everything
http://www.artistshousemusic.org/Music+Business
Monday, September 6, 2010
Talent vs Skill in Music. Is there a price to talent?
PRICE IN HOURS OF PRACTICE | EXAMPLE | ANTICIPATED RESULT |
1,000 | 1 hours per day for 3 years | Average local musician in a non-professional band. |
3,825 | 2½ hours per day, 6 days a week for 5 years. | Competent professional musician. |
10,000+ | 3½ hours per day, 6 days a week for 10 years+. | World class musician |
for more go to the source, here: http://www.digitalharmony.com.au/Pages/TALENT4sale.html
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Stretching algorithm windows
http://hypermammut.sourceforge.net/paulstretch/
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
Happiness
Physical stress ie. lack of rest/sleep, or mental stress, the inability to cope with a certain task, or when reality is far from your expectations can lead to being unhappy.
The solution is simple. Rest. Work. And Play in moderation. Balance is the key to achieving a happier life. They are two sides to every one, dark and light, good vs evil - which is why the most evilest of people can do the most heroic of deeds and the trusted most honorable of people can abuse and defile the most sacred of things. Next time you hang out with someone, observe if you bring out the worst or best in them? Are you the cause of someone unhappiness? or are you the source of someone's joy?
Monday, August 2, 2010
No need for midi brass why not use the real thing.
live recordings of brass and strings. professional players from NY.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
A series that teaches you singing techniques and exercises
I've always searched for a good info on singing techniques. Here's one I found from James Lugo. It's well priced and looks the part. I'll be recommending this to my singers.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Check broken links on websites
The above site is a free service that allows webmasters to check for broken links on their site.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Wobbly Trifonic Bass Technique
2nd degree movement, lfo increases in speed.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Christ Von Pimpenstein Carter
Chris Von Pimpenstein.
http://www.millraceonline.com/bio/index.htm
No.1 Hits, Top 40 Backing Tracks.
Producer, Mixer, Engineer.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
The Cheapest AKG 702 in Australia
WoW just $599 AUD. That's $88 AUD less than what I paid for at allans music brisbane.
Nevermind, it's just awesome that I have the op to get them.
How it's made AKG 702.
I bought my AKG 702 headphones today, and to my surprise Discovery Channel actually did a segment of how they are made! YAY. This is really quite exciting and COOL. I love them BTW. Real Natural, and smooth detailed respose. Give them a go.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Who says the Sony MDRV-700DJs can't take a strain around the brackets?
http://www.inthemix.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=252451
You know you can always count on the helpful friendly audio community.
check out the link, it cracked me up laughing so hard.
Peace.
Josef Horhay
Mixing Engineer
www.acoosticzoo.com
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
The Art of Music Compositions.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Coupe Studios Audio Production
The Cove Takes home an Oscar. 2010 http://www.thecovemovie.com/
Audio Production by Coupe Studios.
More info on Coup Studios here. and click on "NEWS"
http://www.coupestudios.com/studios.php
Audio Production by Copue Engineer/Sound Designer Kelly Garry.
Konvict Muzik interview by Moe Arora
http://moearora.com/blog/2008/04/talking-with-konvict-muzik-bu-thiam/
Talking with Konvict Muzik's Bu THiam.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
RED BOOK with Wave Burner
For Red Book CD's you can your Logic's Wave Burner which is bundled with Logic Studio.
For more info here:
http://www.zoom-in.com/blog/music/todd-howard/using-waveburner-master-cds#comment-272356
How to check on Apple, Red Book Master CD
drutil subchannel
into Terminal, and ISRC/upc/ean (MCN) codes will be displayed (along with all other subchannel data, so it's a big list)
For entered CD Text, type
drutil cdtext
into Terminal
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10452230�
How to insert a link with html code.
[url="http://www.acoosticzoo.com/Gear.html"]Microphone Model numbers here[/url]
and it becomes the following in forums
Microphone Model numbers here
Mic Collection of Dreams
"I would want for my dream studio are a matched pair of Earthworks QTC1 omnidirectional mics ($2,000) and SR77 cardioid mics ($1,300); a Lawson L47MP ($1,995); a MicroTech Gefell UM 900 tube mic ($3,500); a Neumann M 149 tube mic ($4,850); a vintage Neumann U 47 (about $8,000); a Neumann RSM 191 A-S mid-side stereo mic ($4,550); an AKG C 12 (about $5,000 used); an AKG C 426B stereo mic ($3,395); a pair of Schoeps BLM 3 boundary-mic capsules ($960 each) with CMC 5 amp bodies ($645 each); a Schoeps KFM 6 Stereo Sphere ($6,735); a pair of Royer R-121 ribbon mics ($995 each); a Coles 4038 ribbon mic ($1,195); a vintage Shure 707A crystal mic ($175 to $200); a whole bag of Shure SM 57s . . . but I'd better stop now before I get carried away!"
This is cool. An extensive list of awesome mics in one perfect collection.
The Ultimate Electric Guitar Sound, Using Akg 414 to mic guitar cabinet
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug07/articles/guitaramprecording.htm
This is a great article with Actual Recordings to sample the different micing techniques.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Beats on EBAY
I found this crew selling beats on EBay, which seemed like a novel idea. Hmmm... Something worth looking into.
I wonder why not more people are trying to sell beats online.
We also have beats at Acoostic Zoo Productions, you can here them here under "Sounds"
http://www.acoosticzoo.com/Sounds.html
Peace.
Josef Horhay
Mixing Engineer
www.acoosticzoo.com
Google Search, "using Earthworks QTC micing guitar cabinet"
http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Mar/18_Cab_Mics_You_Should_Meet.aspx
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Impedance. Electric guitars
It's okay to go from Low Impedance Source into a Hi Impedance Load.
Also Matching Impedance of Source and Load are good.
for more info check out
Impedance FAQ
Monday, February 1, 2010
Thought of the day. 2 Feb 2010
"We believe that there will always be a demand for what is new and better, and that the right combination of technical expertise, artistic vision, dedication to excellence, and business ethics are ingredients for success."
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
logic wave burner saves folder problem.
Here's the problem.
when you save a project, it saves it as a folder.
to rectify this issue you need to open the waveburner application by right clicking it and select "show package contents"
Then go to folder ...WaveBurner.app/Contents/Resources/English.lproj
Open the file infoPlist.strings and change the line
"WaveBurner 3 Document" = "WaveBurner 3 Document";
to
"WaveBurner 3 Document" = "wb3";
Save it and now you can read the .wb3 again.
Also, add the extension .wb3 to previously saved waveburner folders to reload them.
There's more info here.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2181732&tstart=47
Monday, January 18, 2010
Microphone Sample CD
http://www.3daudioinc.com/3db/showthread.php?t=12968
U can download CD quality samples for around $20 USD which is a paid dowload.
Highly Recomended.
Josef Horhay
Mixing Engineer.
Look at the Manley Reference GOLD shining through at Orange Lounge.
so much mic if you know how to use it.
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/high-end/32956-manley-gold-reference-mic.html
Josef Horhay
Mixing Engineer
Acoostic Zoo Recording Studio
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
black foot sound recording studios in sydney newtown
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Logic Vs Pro tools HD Mix Engine
Here's the Logic Vs Pro Tools Mix Engine test.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Vintage Synth Explorer
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
New Helix Synth
New Helix SYNTH
http://www.audjoo.com/Helix/HelixAbout.html
$149
Low cpu hit. Wave Table Shaping, phase mod, physical Modelling, virtual analog synth
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Crazy Dessert Dust Storm
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
I loved reading this thread about REVERBS CSR
You should check it out if you like...
There's a lengthy guide on mixing with reverbs by Lagerfeldt, Producer/Mastering Engineer.
Monday, September 14, 2009
New Groove Technology, I Feel Good.
Ernest Cholakis of Wc Music Research, developed midi groove templates with human feel.
Peace
Sunday, September 13, 2009
I'm in heaven today cos. VSS3 has new m3000 presets
You can download a copy of m3000.zip presets from Tc Electronics website. M3000 Presets for VSS3
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Impressive Logic 9 remix and examples of flex time
Check out the difference between Flex Time in Logic 9 and Logic 8 without
Very cool eg of a user in Gear Slutz that used the brand new tools in logic 9 to breathe "Pro"Ness into a pre recorded production.
user: olofd
Logic 9 vs Logic 8
Friday, September 11, 2009
Dion Roy, Singer Songwriter and Producer on Logic 9
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Amazing Piano Pieces, by Keith Martinson
Brand New First Shots from 2009 Hubble
Check out these 1st hubble shots from 2009
That's the wonder of modern engineering indeed. I love these shots of the Universe. How vast and colourful. So hi resolution too.. .. Spell bounding
The New Apple IPod Nano has VIDEO!
Imagine the fun and conveniece to watch movies on your nano! iPOD's are just growing from strength to strength...
Check out the washington Post about Ipod Nano HERE.
Check on virgo music recording studios.
It's been reported on www.virgostudios.com that
Angela Anne from American Idol has been signed to NWM Records this 2009. Congratulations to Angela and NWM Records.
To hear Angela's work, music by Angela Anne
Some of the Best Recording Studios in the world
Vm Studios, Best Recording studios has an SSL desk and a Pro Tools HD6! system.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Pure Mac, Diagnostics Repair and Maintenance
check out some programs at pure mac.
Diagnostics Repair and Maintenance
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Remix Hotel, Making a dance track on Logic with SFLogicNinga
How to make dance tracks with logic here!
Who engineered Michael Jackson?
Bruce Swedien, Grammy Awary Winning Engineer, Has just release "In the Studio with Michael Jackon. It's published by Hal Leonard Books. The book is Bruce's own notes and stories about his sessions with Michael Jackson and Famous Producer/Composer Quincy Jones. Sound on Sound featured an intereview with Bruce Swedien about why he wrote this book and the timely manner of it's realease. See the article hear "In the studio with Michael Jackson"
Monday, September 7, 2009
Mac Book Pro Shut Down fixes
If you're having problems with your mac book pro, you can check out cool book.
This program allows you to regulate the CPU and fan speeds to ensure that your MacBook or Mac Air doesn't overheat.
For a more detailed explaination of what to do... check out
http://paulstamatiou.com/putting-an-end-to-macbook-air-core-shutdown
Per Lichtman's list of great native synths
Per Lichtman's list of great Native Synths
I've been researching for awesome synths an f0und this thread in nother sounds. A senior member of the forum, Per Lictman did a test of over 30 different synths.
It's cool and worth checking out.
embracing imperfection
Here's an encouraging email I got about:
Embracing Imperfection
How True and Wise, A story by a girl.
"When I was a little girl, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work.
He wrapped me in his arms and said, 'Debbie, your Momma put in a hard day at work today and
What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each other's faults - and choosing to
celebrate each other's differences - is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.
And that's my prayer for you today. That you will learn to take the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life and lay them at the feet of GOD. Because in the end, He's the only One who will be able to give you a relationship where burnt toast isn't a deal-breaker! We could extend this to any relationship in fact - as understanding is the base of any relationship, be it a husband-wife or parent-child or friendship!! "
accept people. it makes you happier.
peace.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Secretsounds of Mixing Engineer Jason Goldstein. Total Mixing ITB
Jason Goldstein, mixes 100% In the box.
a very insightful article. and also shows the trend in the industry to embrace 100% in the box mixing in recording studios. A worthwhile read, do check it out. here.
Great Mixing Techniques in the Recording Studio
Friday, September 4, 2009
Zolis Audio Production
here's some of their samples
http://www.zolisaudio.com/listen.html
their blog is here
http://toronto-recording-studio.blogspot.com/
When you search for Audio Sound design for Media, Go to Groove Quantize
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Redmatic Auto Sampler
It's a program the automatically samples an instruments and creates a new Exs24 Patch.
Check it out here.
http://www.redmatica.com
Monday, August 17, 2009
http://www.amsterdammastering.com/
Please check out the photos on construction.
Mastering rates are good too.
this is cool do check it out.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Randy Pausch Last Lecture
See it here. on sept 2007. over 1 hr long
Also a reprise version here. only 28mins
Secrets of Mastering and found the laws of attraction
Mastering 10 laws of attraction
Regards.
josef horhay
mix engineer
Music Xray Site devoted to doing things differently in music
Monday, July 20, 2009
In trance we trust, in Dance we are free!!!!!!!
I wanna escape beyond the troubles and gloom. I want to feel lifted into the clouds where melody feels me with Happiness.- believe it. it will set you free.
Thanks.
Mix Engineer
Josef Horhay.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
I fear that i'm imperfect. I got 'Atelophobia'!!!
that's a by product of being a perfectionist in the studio.
I try to mix everything perfect.
Works my life, and I've grown to fear imperfection as a means to push myself harder to get better results.
Atelophobia
Peace
Josef Horhay
Mix Engineer
Acoosticzoo.com
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Music the life blood of Itunes, Ipods, Music Videos, Radio.
Radio Stations
MP3 players
Radio
TV shows
Advertising Agencies
Microphone Companies
Software Companies eg. protools, waves , apple etc
Churches
Dance Clubs
Rave Parties
Concerts
Instrument Makers
Without music and fans of music, there wouldn't be a need for a mp3 player. We wouldn't have music to enhance our favourite blockbuster movies. We would have music radio stations.
If music can make money for so many companies, why is it that Artist, Musicians, Record Producers etc get so little?
Music is the equivalent of a raw product. It's worth very little, but is the foundation that supports commerce and big multinational companies. Just look how much IPOD makes for apple!!!
Musicians/Artist are like our Farmers. They invest much resources into their crops and get very little back from it. The Giant grocery supermarket chains on the otherhand are exploiting Farmers by dictating lower prices for higher quality.
In the 21 century with the accessibility of recording gear and Digital Audio work stations to the masses, music can be produced for very little cost. You see social music networking sites like myspace, soundclick with MILLIONS of artist all with their own beats and songs produced at home. The competition is greater now then 10 years ago.
The law of economy states that with greater competition comes a reduction in price. So you only have to look at the younger generation download from the internet to realise that Music Recordings can be acquired for ZERO dollars. Their is virtually no way incentive for people to pay for downloads.
Free vs $0.99
Music isn't a career anymore, however, exploiting music to sell other products is a very lucritive way to amass WEALTH. eg. MP3 player, Radio Station, Lawyers, Hi-FI systems, Microphones, Recording Equipment.
Peace
Josef Horhay
mix engineer
Monday, July 6, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Best offers on EBAY vs Buy It Now. TIPS to get a great deal.
here's the guaranteed proven formula!
Buy it now price$ x 0.815 = your offer.
If you lucky, you may get better saving 20%.
also if you make an offer on the last 2 days you could get away with saving a couple more dollars.
Happy Bidding. on www.ebay.com
Friday, June 26, 2009
Tony Melendez, Can play an acoustic guitar with his feet.
Cheers.
Josef Horhay
acoustic guitarist.
Peace.
Folding a Tshirt!
Kickin Technique for Folding.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Thoughts on Reverb
THoughs on Reverb is a very interesting article. Please read it if you like.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Room Wars Reverb Results
Room Wars - Reverb Shoot Out
1. 6
2. 5
3. 8
4. 7.5
5. 7.2
6. 8.4
7. 7.9
8. 7.8
9. 6.5
10.8.2
11.8.6
12.5.3
13.6.6
14.5.5
15.10
16.8.4
17.8.5
18.7.2
19.9.5
20.5.5
21.4.2
22.7.7
23.8.1
24.8.3
25.8.6
26.8.7
27.8.8
28.8.6
Monday, June 15, 2009
I think this site looks cool. Mixing Engineer
http://www.micahmixer.com/
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Frank Filipetti
Frank Also won a grammy for Best Engineered Album in 1998, Hourglass by James Taylor using a 1st generation O2R Yamaha Mixer.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Paul Frindle Discussion Sonnox Inflation and Limiter
Sonnox Inflator Vs Limiter
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Phantom Givers in Australia.
Who are these Phantom Givers?
Imagine being given an envelop filled with money... what would you do with it?
Read more about these mysterious Phantom Givers here.
Special top tips from Michael Bradford and Dave Frank's are truly Golden.
A great read on using professional Loops.
Peace
Thursday, May 7, 2009
A Jittery Conversation with Bob KatZ and Dan Lavry
Peace.
Josef Horhay
Producer / Mixer
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Mark Lowndes Butterfly Music Video
Launching of Video at "The Zoo" in The Valley.
On bebo
See Video for Butterfly
Also performing live on 9th of May 2009 will be SPACIFIX, VESSELS & Heroes Envy.
Sonnox EQ. Secrets of Mastering Engineers.
Read More here...
Cheers
Josef Horhay.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Triton Controller Ver. 5.13b
allows for editing moss board too. runs on windows only.
cost 33 pounds sterling.