Above you see pics of our studio desk transformation. Oli and I were using an Argosy desk for nearly 6 years and by upgrading our studio to protools 9 we decided to get a new desk as well. An AKA Pro Wave! Why? The new cinema display wouldn’t fit and arms were no option for […]
Archive for June, 2011
Useful links: The greatest Studio Desks or your Desk of dreams for almost NO Budget.
Posted: 14th June 2011 by benztownbranding in General, Useful LinksTags: AKA design, Argosy, custom studio desk, recording desk, studio console, studio desk, studio furniture
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SFX Recording Session – Andre’s Production Diary Part 20
Posted: 11th June 2011 by benztownbranding in GeneralTags: mic, microphone, production diary, recording, rode, rode k2, SFX, Soundeffect, soundeffects
Hi guys, it’s Andre. It’s my 20th week at the Benztown Studios and this time, I started something really new for me: I tried myself in SFX creation, means recording and editing real nature sounds. With a a stationary tube microphone made for voices, it’s not that easy task to find ‘real natural sounds’. In […]
Free pro audio cloud back up: check out Matthieu’s special tip – Gobbler
Posted: 10th June 2011 by benztownbranding in GeneralTags: audio back up, audio backup, audio files stock, back up, backup, gobbler, Matthieu Blaise
Hi guys, one of the great guys, I met through this blog, is the French Imaging icon Matthieu Blaise. You might know his Transfuser Tutorial or you checked out his blog (sadly it’s in French) – in my opinion one of the best production blogs out there Now, he’s sharing a special tip with us: […]
Webinar RECAP or join THE Screen Shot Festival
Posted: 9th June 2011 by benztownbranding in GeneralTags: adobe audition, andreas sannemann, Mike Santos, Mondo Mod, plugIn presets, protools, Renaissance, renaissance compre, ryan drean, Sci-Fi, screencaps, Waves
For all who missed it….Here is the screencap video of the first ever benztown webinar – My promise: A screen shot festival! Learn about Session Setup & Routing, VO Treatment, EQing, Compression, Aux PlugINs and and and. Check Multiple Format Imaging Superstar Mike Santos explain his ProTools and Adobe settings + all the screencaps and […]
Mike Santos got Fame or YOU KNOW THE SONG…
Posted: 9th June 2011 by benztownbranding in Fame FX, GeneralTags: Alice 1059, demo, demos, Drum Loops, fame fx, FX, hits, impacts, Mike Santos, roninimaging.wordpress.com, Sound Design, Wipes
In our webinar yesterday, Mike played some brand new pieces he did for his HotAC station in Denver, Alice 105.9. After I received a ton of emails, I asked Mike to send the stuff over and here it is: Great Beatmix beginning. Loops and Sound Design from Fame FX.
AUX POWER or create incredible delays, reverbs and other PlugINs as AUX effects
Posted: 6th June 2011 by benztownbranding in General, VideosTags: aux, aux track, beat realted delay, distortion, eq, Filter, ping pong delay, plugin chain, Sans Amp, Super Tap, video tutorial, Waves
In older posts you’ve seen several of my templates, so you know I really dig Aux tracks for Delay and Reverb use. There is nothing faster and easier to me manipulating Audio and create incredible delays and reverb effects. Most of the time I use beat related delays in combination with Filters, Amps, EQs, Flangers […]
Two easy Features with essential power – Bus Routing and Automation – Andre’s Production Diary Part 19
Posted: 4th June 2011 by benztownbranding in General, VideosTags: automation, aux track, bus, bus routing, bussing, bypass automation, eq, eq automation, eq bypass, eq preset, production diary, routing, video tutorial
Hi guys, it’s Andre. It’s now my 19th week at the Benztown Studios, since I started as volunteer. When you start with Pro Tools, you’ll be massively overwhelmed by all the different functions and possibilities. There are so many techniques, shortcuts, plugIns and functions that need to be learned to control them. You might not […]
From Australia to outer Space or The Nic Kelly Files Part 2
Posted: 3rd June 2011 by benztownbranding in GeneralTags: Adobe, adobe audition, Audition, cosmonaut plugin, Cosmonaut Voice, eq, L1, l1 ultramixer, Nic Kelly, renaissance channel, renaissance compressor, renaissance eq, Waves
Last week we introduced our brand new category “The Nic Kelly Files” featuring one of the new generation of Imaging guys. Nic Kelly from Australia! After showing us how to create stunning beatmixing techniques in Adobe Audition, he’s got something special for you, no matter if you’re using Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Logic or any […]
Am I need to become a DOG TRAINER to create stunning CHR Imaging? From AC to CHR!
Posted: 1st June 2011 by benztownbranding in GeneralTags: Andy Mcbeth, Canadian Connection, CHR Imaging, Edmonton, imaging, Virgin, VO, voice over, voiceover
No, you dont, but maybe you should. My friend Andy McBeth made his hobby a second profession. He is a certified dog trainer, nature lover and my canadian connection from Edmonton! I love Andy’s Imaging Philosophy you can discover below and his spirit! Check his production and read more about his transitioning from AC to […]