VST Stands for virtual studio technology. They are considered as the most essential part of modern day music production. VST plugins are software instruments or effects that can be use in your digital audio workstation(DAW). The emulate hardware synthesizers, effects processors, samplers, thus allowing the music producers to access wide variety of sounds and effects directly within the DAW. Some of the VST s that are available in the market , have a very similar(almost equal) emulation to the famous hardware’s that are being used by music production community. VST enables the seamless selection of sounds.
VST plugin comes in various forms like instruments , effects, and utilities.
VST instruments Emulate synthesizers, pianos, drums, ethnic instruments, woodwinds, strings and other musical instruments. They generate sounds that can be played via MIDI(Musical Instrument Digital Interface) controllers or programmed in the DAW.
The world of music production is both exciting and challenging. Hence this opens up a lot of space for experimentations. Here are some general dos and don’ts to keep in mind.
Dos:
Plan and Organize: Before diving in, have a clear vision of what you want to achieve. Organize your workflow, files, materials and ideas to streamline the production process.
Learn your tools: Music production deals with a lot of Hardware’s and software’s. Thus it is essential to Understand your software and hardware inside out. Knowing the capabilities of your tool will help you attain desired result.
By Amit Sachdeva, Senior Sound Engineer, Musicloudstudio & Technology
Unveiling the secrets of Audio Compression (Part 2)
Introduction: Welcome back to the AUDIO COMPRESSION SECRETS Series! In this segment, we will delve into the various types of compressors and their specific applications. (If you haven’t already, check out Part 1 to grasp the fundamental principles of audio compression.)
Understanding Compressor Types: You’ve probably encountered terms like VCA, FET, Opto, etc. But what do these terms really mean? Let’s explore:
By Amit Sachdeva, Senior Sound Engineer, Musicloudstudio & Technology
We shall discuss in detail the types of compressor and color in Part 2 of this blog.
How does a compressor contribute to achieving an outstanding mix? Let’s delve into the fundamentals.
Compressors primarily serve the role of managing the dynamic range of an audio signal, which involves controlling the signal level beyond a specified threshold. To put it simply, dynamic range refers to the difference between the loudest and softest parts of an audio signal.
With the development of digital technology over the last few decades, the art of sound recording has undergone a revolutionary upheaval. Digital Sound Recording Technology has brought drastic changes in the way we capture, manipulate, explore, and experience sound.
Digital sound recording began its journey in the 1970s when early digital audio technologies emerged. The first commercially available digital audio recording system, the Sound stream, was introduced in 1977. This innovation utilized a digital tape recorder and marked a significant change from conventional analog recording methods and techniques.
Professional microphone in a small music production studio workstation – digital equipment in the production studio room, with mixer, computers and speakers
When I established “Musicloudstudio & Technology,” a startup offering music production services to corporates and independent artists, I encountered several challenges in the process of defining, ideating, creating, and gaining acceptance. Drawing from my project management experience in the IT field, I found ways to leverage Agile and Waterfall frameworks as the backbone of my music production and people management processes, forming what I refer to as “Mugility.”
Mugility is a hybrid model inspired by the principles of Disciplined Agile, tailored specifically to the unique needs of the music industry. It provides a structured approach that guides us from the initial stages to the final delivery of music projects.
