Keys to Creativity
Connections, Controllers, Interfaces and Miking
Welcome to the August issue of RECORDING Magazine. This month we are focusing on capturing keyboards of all shapes, sizes, and styles. From hardware and software synths to acoustic and electric keyboards, we explore the best ways to connect, control, and record them all.
REVIEWS
In Reviews this month, we first get things connected with the just-released Focusrite ISA C8X USB-C audio interface. Continuing our journey through the world of controllers, we also check out the Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2 and the Novation Launch Control XL3.
In microphones, we take a look at the new Mojave MA-C handheld condenser, while in outboard effects we put the SOMA Laboratory Warp through its paces.
Moving into the box, we have a trio of virtual instruments as we dig into the unique sonic landscapes of Native Instruments Absynth 6 and Baby Audio Grainferno. Then, giving us something to sing about, we explore UJAM Symphonic Elements Choir.
Rounding out our reviews this month are a pair of plugins. From Neural DSP we plug our bass instruments into Darkglass Ultimate, and last but certainly not least, we tackle and tame resonance issues with oeksound Soothe3.
FEATURES
In Studio 101, Joe Albano continues his year-long look at audio terms and definitions with a walk through a variety of keyboard and synthesizer concepts. [GET IT HERE]
In Recording Techniques, Dave Martin guides us through recording grand piano, Wurlitzer, Rhodes, and Hammond B-3. [GET IT HERE]
In Field Notes, Giles Reaves shares modular synth tips for non-modular synth people, with a look at using modular systems as creative effects processors. [GET IT HERE]
Mark Hornsby returns with his latest thoughts and insights in Inside The Studio, and in this issue’s Recording Remastered we head back to October 2018 for a refresher on capturing the squeeze box. [GET IT HERE]
REGULARS
In Studio Spotlight we explore another loyal reader’s personal studio, and there are sure to be a few extra surprises in this issue as well. [GET IT HERE]
Whether you tickle the ivories, sequence your sounds, or program and patch, we’ll help you get miked up, plugged in, and connected in the August issue of RECORDING Magazine.