Samplers gratuitos e pagos para criar música em casa
Já falamos aqui sobre DAWs, o tipo de programa que você precisa ter para começar a produzir música no seu computador. Mas se você precisar de um instrumento que você não toque para sua música, geralmente seu salvador vai ser um sampler. Sampler é um tipo de software que toca samples (ou
DAWs gratuitas e pagas para produzir música em casa
Você resolveu usar o computador para gravar suas composições com maior qualidade e flexibilidade. Legal! Mas que programas usar para isso? A partir deste post, vamos comçar a ver o panorama geral e algumas possibilidades, tanto gratuitas como pagas, para você mostrar suas ideias para o mundo
Intersample Peaks, Normalization, and Limiting …
When preparing to encode MP3 files we need to be aware of the possibility of Intersample Peaks (ISP) that may be introduced in the output, especially when targeting low bit rates. This results from the filtering present in lossy encoding. We alleviate this risk by leaving at least 1 dB of headroom b
Loudness Meters: Absolute/Relative Scales …
Professional audio Loudness Meters display Program (Integrated) Loudness using an Absolute scale measured in LUFS. For example the EBU R128 Program Loudness target is -23.0 LUFS (Loudness Units Relative to Full Scale). In 2006 when the ITU defined new audio loudness measurement guidelines, the gener
iZotope Ozone 6
iZotope has released a newly designed version of Ozone, their flagship Mastering processor. Notice I didn’t refer to Ozone [6] as a plugin? Well I’m happy to report that Ozone [6] is now capable to run independent of a DAW as a stand-alone desktop processor. Besides the stand-alone option and st
Asymmetric Waveforms: Should You Be Concerned?
In order to understand the attributes of asymmetric waveforms, it’s important to clarify the differences between DC Offset and Asymmetry … Waveform Basics A waveform consists of both a Positive and Negative side, separated by a center (X) axis or “Baseline.” This Baseline represents Zero (
Quantifying Podcast Audio Dynamics
I’ve discussed the reasons why there is a need for revised Loudness Standards for Internet and Mobile audio distribution. Problematic (noisy) consumption environments and possible device gain deficiencies justify an elevated Integrated Loudness target resulting in audio that is perceptually louder
AES “Recommendation for Loudness of Audio Streaming & Network File Playback.”
I’d like to share my observations and views on the recently published AES Technical Document AES TD1004.1.15-10 that specifics best practices forLoudness of Audio Streaming and Network File Playback. The document is a collection of Loudness processing guidelines for diverse platform dependent medi