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• Manual Side-Chaining in Ableton Live and Logic Pro
• by Gary Hiebner
• You may have already discovered how to sidechain in Ableton Live & Logic Pro, so what next? Manual side-chaining can add more as Gary Hiebner demonstrates.

• 5 Tips For iZotope Stutter Edit
• by Mo Volans
• There's no doubt that iZotope's Stutter Edit is the go-to plug-in for glitch effects, both in the studio and when playing live. Here are 5 tips by Mo Volans to make Stutter Edit positively purr!

• 5 Tips For Bouncing And Exporting Audio
• by Mo Volans
• Finished your mix, mastered your song, or just want to render some effects to a separate track? You'll need to understand how to bounce or export to audio. Mo Volans shares 5 tips for any DAW user.

• MPV FREE Stuff: Cinematic Construction Kit Loops!
• by Toby Pitman
• Toby Pitman has created an entire cinematic-style loop construction kit exclusively for Hub members. Log-in/sign-up for a free account to download them now! Not to be missed!!

• Sampling Your CD Collection in Ableton, Audacity or Reason
• by G.W. Childs IV
• What should you do with those hordes of CDs you never listen to anymore? G.W. Childs rips open his 'other' CD collection and gets sampling.

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• Touring An SSL Console
• DAW virtual mixers are modeled after “classic” analog mixing consoles. Take this SSL tour and learn how a full-blown classic Solid State Logic Duality console actually works...

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• The Mix
• Mixing is a complicated “mix” of art and science. In this Singing Canary tutorial, follow top engineer Clint Murphy as he takes you on a 60-video, step by step mixing journey...

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• Working With Audio
• Learn how Media Composer 6 manages sound in this audio-centric tutorial by expert editor and MPV trainer Jeff Greenberg...

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• Learn how to record a live string section in this informative new tutorial by expert audio engineer, Clint Murphy, at Modern World Recording...

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• Master the art of recording audio in these AVID Learning Partner tutorial-videos by one of macprovideo.com’s lead trainers, Scott Freiman...

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• Working With Audio
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• From Demo to Master
• In this extraordinary video documentary tutorial witness top UK producer, Greg Haver, as he transforms a rough demo song into a final release-ready master...

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• Working With Audio
• With Final Cut Pro X, video editors now have the powerful combination of audio tools and bundled plug-ins that can make your audio sound like it went to a $450/hour Post Production studio. Let Michael Wohl show you how to use them...

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• Recording Vocals
• Whether you’re working in a world-class audio environment with a million dollar console, or your spare bedroom with a beat up old ball mic, this tutorial shows you everything you need to know to record platinum sounding vocals into your DAW.

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• UA: All About Compression
• Learn all about compression from the company that practically invented the compressor: Universal Audio!


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• Recording Drums
• In this tutorial the audio experts at Singing Canary reveal the secrets of getting those platinum sounding drum sounds every band covets ... elevate your tracks to next level with this 2-hour tutorial!

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• Recording Guitars
• The electric, acoustic and bass guitars are the foundation of most modern music. This tutorial teaches you everything you need to know to record guitar tracks that will jump out of your mix and blast your tunes to the top of the charts.

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To many updating and installing drivers is something of a chore. However, keeping up to date can actually improve your creative sessions by ensuring that your system is running in peak condition.

Let's take a look at how this can work for you...

01 - Getting your Updates

Before we look at why you need to keep your drivers updated let's consider how we go about installing the latest software for our studio hardware. Most hardware devices use drivers or software of some kind, so this will apply for audio interfaces, midi controllers and USB connected instruments.

The first thing to do is locate the manufacturers website, they all have them and they are usually really easy to navigate. Head for the support section, here you should find software and drivers for all the devices the company makes.

It's always a good idea to get your drivers straight from the source. This way you can be sure that you are using the latest drivers, firmware or software the company has to offer. If you buy a piece of kit you can never be sure how old the included software is, so get online and get downloading.

02 - Latency Killers

One of the best reasons to be running the latest software is to ensure you are getting the very best performance from your device. Manufacturers are constantly upping their game and updating code to squeeze the best out of their products and it pays to be taking advantage of this.

A good example of where this would be useful would be latency figures in a typical audio interface. The latest drivers will often reduce latency, CPU load and remove any nasty bugs and glitches. Ultimately this will result in your system being taxed less and in turn lead to a smoother, more enjoyable session in the studio.

03 - Better Compatibility

Another thing to think about here is compatibility. With so many different devices and software titles to choose from out there, it's really important that every thing plays together nicely. Software and firmware updates will often ensure that this integration is tight and there are no major issues between products.

For instance if Cubase or Logic Pro is updated you may want to check if there are any updates for your audio interface or MIDI controller as companies will often release any fixes needed at the same time.

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Mo Volans

Mo has been a professional in the music industry for around 15 years. He has released material with the world's leading record labels and also produces music for TV and Film. Mo is also a prolific writer and is a regular contributor to magazines such as Music Tech, Future Music and EQ magazine. There isn't a piece of music software that Mo isn't intimately familiar with and he lives happily on the cutting edge of music technology

Apogee, Audio device, Update drivers, Audio drivers

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