Archive for the ‘Software’ Category

AudioNowcast February 23, 2010 episode 80

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Sound designer extraordinaire Diego Stocco (think Spectrasonics Omnishere, Stylus RMX ) and Greg Ondo the software guru from Yamaha were our guest.

topics included:

Sometimes we get it right, a few examples of this, why this lawsuit is really bad news for all of us, what album was released on two one hour long tracks and why this was a bad bad bad idea (an option would have been nice), Diego Stucco talks about sound design (everyone who is anyone has used one of his patches) how he does it , why he does it, how you can start doing it, (be prepared to learn) how did he record that burning piano patch, working with trees, whats it like to invent an instrument and work with Hans Zimmer, whats on the horizon from Yamaha plus a whole lot more (really a ton more). Thanks for listening and be sure to check out our Facebook and Myspace Page.

AudioNowcast January 12, 2010 episode 78

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

On this pre-NAMM show our guest were software legend Wolfgang Kundrus and sound designer, music producer, remixer Steve Tushar.

topics included:

We talk NAMM and all things related, Rob tells us about showing Stevie Wonder around and why that’s actually a good way for him to see all the new gear, guitar amp simulation software and Scott’s take on the some of the more popular ones, Wolfgang tells us about the brand new DAW Studio One and why it rocks, (it really does) what it does that is so different, why its sounds so good and what makes a good beta tester, Steve Tushar talks about being nominated for a Grammy plus a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and be sure to check out our Facebook and Myspace pages.

AudioNowcast November 22, 2009 episode 75

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Alternative DAW software and freelance horror stories top our list tonight.

topics included:

Alternate DAW software options, can you use it, do pros use it, what problems can you expect, VLC and why we love it (because it’s awesome), freelance horror stories, why you shouldn’t do it just for the money, also you will never ever get that promised bigger job (or will you?) why you should never be afraid to say its just not going to work, why you need to manage relationships and sometimes it’s ok to work for free plus a whole lot more. Thanks for listening and be sure to check out our Facebook and Myspace page.

AudioNowcast July 21 episode 70

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

This is our 70th podcast spectacular packed with great guest, gear, recording tips and even some career advice.

topics included:

Michael Jackson’s passing and its effect on the industry, a lot of the panel members did work for him at one time or another, Thomas Wendt talks to us from Germany about Record from Propellerheads and how awesome that will be (game changer)(no…really it will be) Vocals and how to sing, our guest Wendy Simon teaches vocals and has had a famous client or two (Pink), How do you put emotion into your performance, (visuals have a lot to do with it), Getting your music into video games with Gloria Soto music producer for Soundelux, what it should sound like, who you need to send it to, plus a whole lot more as the show runs about 95 minutes! Thanks for listening and check out our Facebook and Myspace pages.