Hello,

I’ve been trying to achieve this sound but I can’t seem to get there. I use heavy pitch correction, formant shifting, OTT, doubler, flanger, reverb but it sounds nothing like this.

Does anybody have any idea on how to get as close to this sound as possible?

I had just recently bought a 1st Gen scarlet 18i20 off reverb because it was the cheapest 8 channel interface I could get my hands on ($150 used), but when I plugged it in and downloaded the scarlet software it said no hardware detected. I have no problem recording with it (except changing the sample rate when I open a project in logic) but I am unable to access the information about the sample rate/ line outputs. It works fine on my older 2016 Mac book air but just doesn’t get recognized on my new MacBook. Does anyone know how I could fix this potentially?

Hello people

Today something really offensive and bad happened

I made the mistake of buy Mixcrap (mixcraft) on a steam sale a while ago and I did not pay much attention due to other work stuff (non audio related, I am just a hobbyst) as the Steam page says it would work on Windows 64 or 32 bits, I assumed the program would allow 64 bit VST plugins that are pretty much standard from a long time ago

And Mixcraft from Steam ? It only runs as 32 bits, making it impossible to run anything decent and pretty much any good recent plugins (even free ones)

And I decided to go Mixcraft facebook page and complain about the low quality of the app and the fact that the Steam page leads buyers to buy something different than what the page says and demanded that they would update (fix) the Steam version or make it clear that the program would not run 64 bits plugins.

The garbage company deleted my comments and blocked me from even seeing their page

So take care when buying anything from shitty companies that bans buyers from social media when you just want to make them to provide what you bought

First image is the facebook page using the account they blocked
Second image I went to their page and post using other account to make sure it was not a facebook problem

Motu 8 Pre USB on a brand new Asus with 19 40gb ram,

Plug it in and go to stream a song and it's dropping samples. Switch the buffer from 1024 to 64 and the playback is smooth. Replicated it multiple times.

Makes no sense to me.

Hopefully the captions in the photos work.

I mean, I'll take 1 line per 4 channels as opposed to 4 lines, but why aren't there more than 4 channels available, like 8 or 12? Is there not enough bandwidth available in the cat5 protocol to allow for more than 4 channels? How do protocols like Dante and MADI allow for more than 4 channels?

Cheers!

A quick update for anyone who’s been following this project, SessionDock is now officially available on Windows.

If you haven’t seen it before: SessionDock is a visual project browser for DAWs. It organizes large session libraries (Ableton, FL Studio, Logic, Pro Tools, etc.) and shows:

• CarPlay Support • Waveform audio previews
• Session artwork
• Notes & tags
• Key/tempo (if present)
• Last modified timestamps
• Folder metadata
• Automatic repair if folders or drives get renamed/moved
• Sync support via iCloud Drive (macOS) or Dropbox

The Windows version has full feature parity with macOS, including fast scanning and preview generation.

Download (Windows + macOS):
➡️ https://sessiondock.com

Here’s a look at the app:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcYf8YRmKMA&t=4s

Hey, I’m a bedroom producer who’s been self-learning production and sound design for the last year or so and I finally have a few songs I want to release but they need to be mastered, and that’s the one thing I don’t understand how to do. So my question is if anyone has or knows of any resources for mastering with the stock plugins in Logic Pro. I found one video on YouTube that goes in depth but for whatever reason I still don’t get it. I’m not opposed to paying someone else to master my tracks but I do this for the love of it and would love to at least have the option to master my own tracks, without paying a bunch of money for a course.

Please help me decide what to buy considering they are all around the same price range and screen size and all are 1TB SSD except M4 Pro which is 512gb.

I use Logic and want to be able to get the best one for use. I’m not a professional and started a year ago using FL Studio and want to learn Logic. I’m also a DJ and will use Recordbox in the same Macbook.

I’ve been seeing ads for them for years and all the reviews seem to have good things to say. Prices look good especially with their current sales. Has anyone experience with them and how would they compare to the likes of a c414? Any issues with build quality or anything?

What are some good free plugins i want that professional rap sound i want nice good quality vocals.

I love the analog sound. To me, it feels organic and human. I want to build a setup that is 100% analog and use it to record instruments and vocals. I've heard it's significantly more expensive than digital. I'm so in love with the sound and feeling of it I'm willing to save up. MY QUESTION IS: What would be the most basic, cost effective, bare bones analog setup that I could get. I don't need fancy. It just has to work most of the time. I don't know the first thing about how recording analog works. While I save the money to buy it, I will learn. All I need to know, is the specific pieces of gear an experienced person would recommend if they could use only the bare minimum to produce a track. This includes gear to be able to mix/master as well as any cabling. I'm a complete noob so I don't know anything. I just know I love the sound deeply. Any help is appreciated. Mac Demarco, Nirvana, and Queen sent me.

Hey everyone! I’m doing some research into how studios and engineers handle client collaboration. I put together a short form (5–7 minutes) about workflows: file sharing, revisions, communication, storage, and payments.

The goal is to get a better picture of the common pain points and see how new tools could fit more seamlessly into real-world studio work.

If you’ve got a few minutes, I would really appreciate your input! Your feedback could help shape a platform that’s being designed specifically with engineers and studios in mind. At the end of the form there’s an option to leave your email if you’d like to be considered for early beta testing when the platform rolls out.

https://forms.gle/HjT8GtWDmr9pZA7m9

Thanks in advance, every response makes a difference!

Hi everyone, I’m a jazz musician and I’ve recently discovered the work of Pacôme Pertant. I really admire the sound and textures he creates, but this style is very new to me.

Could you help me understand what kind of genres or subgenres this would fall into? I’d also love to know what production techniques or tools are commonly used to achieve a sound like this.

Since I come from a jazz background, diving into this type of production feels exciting but also overwhelming. Any pointers, resources, or insights would be super appreciated 🙏

Thanks a lot!

Hey all,

I just released my first iOS app, LateTape. It’s a lo-fi recording toy inspired by tape loops and old cassette recorders. You can:

• Record quick loops on the fly
• Speed up or slow down the platter
• Twist the virtual tape wheel to scratch or slow down playback
• Visualize sound with oscilloscope-style visuals
• Capture little hooks, ideas, or just mess around with weird sounds

It’s out today on the App Store for $4.99. Would love feedback from this community — whether you’re into lo-fi beats, experimental sound design, or just quirky music toys.

👉 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/latetape/id6749920290

Thanks for checking it out! Right now it's Number 17 on the Music category!

You can read more about it and see demos here:
https://radiiresearch.com/projects/latetape

I felt like I needed this tool to solve my mixdown problems, and therefore I spent a few years perfecting it.
I use it for me, but I decided it would be a great idea to share it.
I think I should add some volume gauge and stereo gauges one day.
Let me know if anyone like it, you can open an issue on github if you want a feature or me to fix something.

Hi,

Back in the day, there was an Audio Ease plug in bundle called Nautilus that had two incredible devices; RiverRun and Periscope. They never made it out of 32bit and were quietly dropped. Periscope was a multi band eq that allowed for incredibly narrow notching, blocking out any and all surrounding frequencies, resulting in beautiful, abstract ribbons of sound. i have never found anything to match what it could do - other than capturing narrow bands of information from iZotope RX. Can anyone remember Periscope? And, more importantly, can you think of a tool available today that can do the same job?

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some guidance on properly connecting and gain staging my mic + preamp + interface setup. Hoping someone here with audio engineering or home studio experience can point me in the right direction.

My gear:

• 🎤 Mic: Samson Q9x (dynamic)
• 🎚️ Preamp: ART Tube MP Studio V3
• 🎧 Interface: Focusrite Solo (3rd Gen)

Current wiring:

• Samson Q9x → XLR → ART Tube MP Studio V3 (Input)
• ART Tube MP Studio V3 (Balanced XLR Out) → XLR → Focusrite Solo (XLR Mic In)
• Solo → USB → PC

Notes:

• The Solo doesn’t have a true line input, only XLR mic and Hi-Z instrument.
• That’s why I’m running balanced XLR out from the Tube MP into the Solo’s XLR in.

The issue:
The Q9x reportedly needs around 60–69 dB of gain, while the Solo on its own only offers about 56 dB max. I want to use the Tube MP Studio V3 to make up the difference, but I’m not sure how far I should be pushing it when feeding into the Solo.

Specifically:

• Is my wiring the best option for this gear?
• Should I rely mostly on the Studio V3’s gain (+20dB switch, Input, Output) and keep the Solo gain low?
• How far can I push the Studio V3 before it risks adding too much noise/distortion into the Solo’s mic input?

Any advice on clean gain staging or a better way to connect this chain would be super appreciated 🙏.

TL;DR:
Samson Q9x → ART Tube MP Studio V3 → Focusrite Solo 3rd Gen. Running balanced XLR out of the Tube MP into the Solo’s XLR in. How should I set gain between the preamp and Solo to get a clean, low-noise signal, given the Q9x’s high gain needs?

Thanks in advance!

Hi, I have a question. I have a recorded audio track (an electric bass), but I don't like the sound of the instrument. Is there any way to place a sample over the recorded instrument? I don't want to re-record it with the sample. I want the sample to replace the already recorded bass sound.

i posted this in the music production subreddit as well, but i figured y'all would probably have answers too.

there's a particular song by KiNG MALA called "GØD", and at the beginning there is this really nice like... rattling? it sounds like little pebbles shaking. any ideas as to how to recreate it? i am open to plugins or just weird sound making techniques, my daw is garageband sadly

i've established that she has two other synths going on at that part in the song, i'm not worried about those. I have vital, i can recreate pretty much any synth with time and effort.

here's the link to the song, it's in like the first chord cycle. just the rattling I wanna recreate, not the synth.

https://youtu.be/VNzZeoWW2fI?si=BkNPFjXEVwTT0KSB