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Mixing & mastering

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ZIN、『JOJO (Remixes)』よりBudaMunkによる“Distortion”リミックス配信

SpincoasterJapanZIN、『JOJO (Remixes)』よりBudaMunkによる“Distortion”リミックス配信 ZINが新たなリミックス音源“Distortion (BudaMunk Remix)”を本日9月16日(水)にリリースした。 本作は、昨年リリースしたEP『JOJO』の1周年を記念したリミックス企画『JOJO (Remixes)』からの第2弾シングル。EP『JOJO』は、Kzyboost、Kojoe、FKD、1Co.INR、ji2kia、Aru-2、grooveman Spotらが参加し、R&Bの美学と現在進行形のサウンドを融合させた作

September 16
Immersive Master Pro 1.5: Going Beyond Atmos Delivery

Production ExpertStudios & prosImmersive Master Pro 1.5: Going Beyond Atmos Delivery Immersive Master Pro has been around for a few years now. I've been using it since day one on every single Atmos project I've worked on. No exaggeration: it is a vital step in my immersive workflow. For those not yet hip

September 15
BandLab’s mastering capabilities just got an upgrade – here’s what’s new

MusicTechGearBandLab’s mastering capabilities just got an upgrade – here’s what’s new [Editor’s note: BandLab Technologies and MusicTech are both part of the Caldecott Music Group.] BandLab has rolled out a new update, which focuses chiefly on the upgrade of its mastering capabilities. The popular DAW – w

September 15
Rhythm & Drums Magazine

Rhythm & Drums MagazineJapan【9月15日更新】長谷川浩二のドラムに“座る”/真後ろで音を“浴びる”「Drumming Immersive」第二弾が10月3日に開催| マンツーマンの新コースを創設! 今年5月に初開催され、チケットが即完売となった新感覚のドラム・イベント「Drumming Immersive feat.長谷川浩二」。氏の代名詞である26インチのツーバス・キットを実際に“叩く”、そしてドラム・セットの真 […]

September 15
ALM records everything to stems, and now mixes, too, in compact modules

CDM — Create Digital MusicGearALM records everything to stems, and now mixes, too, in compact modules It's Stem Ripper, and its expansion module accomplice, "With Mixer." Patch it up quick, record individual stems, and perform stereo mixing with aux sends, panning, and even external USB MIDI control. And fit it all in 6H

September 13
Yamaha Launches New DM5 Digital Mixing Consoles and R Series Utility I/O Devices

Yamaha Music NewsMakersYamaha Launches New DM5 Digital Mixing Consoles and R Series Utility I/O Devices HAMAMATSU, Japan ― Yamaha announces its new DM5 series of professional digital mixers, alongside a lineup of new utility I/O devices, devised with the concept of forward thinking - helping users to not only build systems

September 10
2026 audio mixing trends: what top educators are seeing in the studio

iZotope BlogMakers2026 audio mixing trends: what top educators are seeing in the studio Music production and audio engineering are shifting faster than ever. Modern digital audio workstations, AI-assisted processing tools, and immersive audio formats are redefining standard mixing workflows, and the core sk

September 9
Colbert & Fallon: Mixing Music for Late Night TV

Twenty Thousand HertzVoicesColbert & Fallon: Mixing Music for Late Night TV Mixing music for Late Night television means working fast, putting artists at ease, and delivering polished mixes under immense pressure. In this episode, the Music Mixers of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The To

August 10
What Is Gain Staging (and why your mix sounds muddy)

Slate DigitalMakersWhat Is Gain Staging (and why your mix sounds muddy) Gain staging is the practice of setting an appropriate signal level at every stage of your recording and mixing chain, so nothing distorts unintentinally and nothing gets buried in noise. In simple terms: keep your level

July 23
Intellijel

IntellijelSynthsSwells 1.2 — Improved gain staging, wider control ranges, and optimizations. Get it now! Link to Support.

June 5
Live Design

Live DesignLive & DJHow to get the best from your atmospheric effects How to get the best from your atmospheric effects <

December 29
Audio-Technica releases BP880R Contact Transducer for immersive audio

MMRIndustryAudio-Technica releases BP880R Contact Transducer for immersive audio Audio-Technica introduced the BP880R, a waterproof contact transducer designed to capture surface vibrations for sports broadcasting and production.

September 15
Denon DJ PRIME 4 G2: Neues 4-Deck-System rendert Stems ohne PC

delamarEuropeDenon DJ PRIME 4 G2: Neues 4-Deck-System rendert Stems ohne PC Denon DJ PRIME 4 G2 ist ein neues 4-Deck Standalone-System, das Stems direkt auf der Hardware rendert und eine DMX-Lichtsteuerung integriert. Dazu kommen neue Multi-Zonen-Pads für erweiterte Performance-Techniken ohne La

September 14
Sampleson Releases Backgrounds - A Plugin That Turns 'Words' Into Atmospheres

KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsSampleson Releases Backgrounds - A Plugin That Turns 'Words' Into Atmospheres Sampleson has announced the release of Backgrounds , a sound design tool that allows you to create immersive soundscapes by simply dragging words/ideas onto a canvas. Mix "Strings" with "Analog Bass", or "Bassoon" with "

September 14
Worldwide Skippa、5作目となるミックステープ『skippin tape vol.5』本日配信

SpincoasterJapanWorldwide Skippa、5作目となるミックステープ『skippin tape vol.5』本日配信 名古屋を拠点に活動するアーティスト、Worldwide Skippaが新作ミックステープ『skippin tape vol.5』を本日9月14日(月)にリリースした。 昨年、飛躍的な活躍を遂げたWorldwide Skippa。5作目のミックステープとなる本作は、Worldwide Skippaの現在地をそのままパッケージした全10曲で構成されている。 自身の名前を冠した“worldwideskippa2026”で幕を開ける、“しんちゃ

September 14
Introducing With Mixer, ALM’s new Stem Ripper expander

Juno DailyScenesIntroducing With Mixer, ALM’s new Stem Ripper expander The With Mixer expansion adds a fully featured eight-channel mixer to the Stem Ripper recorder module. New from ALM Busy Circuits, the With Mixer module is an expander for the Stem Ripper audio recorder, adding a graphic

September 14
『コード理論大全』が30%OFF? DTM関連書100冊超フェア〜Amazonで9月24日まで開催

Sound & Recording (サンレコ)Japan『コード理論大全』が30%OFF? DTM関連書100冊超フェア〜Amazonで9月24日まで開催 リットーミュージックは2026年9月11日から9月24日23時59分まで、Amazon.co.jpで「リットーミュージック DTM・音楽制作 関連書フェア2026」を開催中。紙書籍は対象商品が最大20%ポイント還元、Kindle電子書籍は最大30%OFFとなり、対象は紙・電子ともに100冊以上。『DTMがわからなすぎる!と思った時に読む本』『コード理論大全』『DAWミックス/マスタリング基礎大全』『できる ゼロからはじめるCubase

September 14
Luby Sparksがオリジナル楽曲としては1年8カ月ぶりとなる新曲 “See you”を発表

QeticJapanLuby Sparksがオリジナル楽曲としては1年8カ月ぶりとなる新曲 “See you”を発表 日本のオルタナティヴ・ロックバンド Luby Sparks(ルビー・スパークス)が、新曲 “See you”を発表。 “Songs of The Hazy Memories”以来、オリジナル楽曲としては1年8カ月ぶりとなる新曲 “See you”は、ギターサウンドにフォーカスした、男女ヴォーカルの掛け合いが特徴的なシューゲイザー・サウンド。ミックス・マスタリングは、Nine Inch Nails作品などにも参加している米ロサンゼルス在住

September 13
Rast Sound releases Redwood Analog Rack Plugin (VST3, AU & AAX)

KVR Audio NewsDAW & pluginsRast Sound releases Redwood Analog Rack Plugin (VST3, AU & AAX) Rast Sound has released Redwood , a new mixing and mastering plugin that brings three analog hardware stages together in one plugin rack: Magnetic tape for warmth, weight and saturation. Passive EQ for broad low and high

September 13
Wave Mastering launches WIDENER stereo enhancement plugin for $29.99

Bedroom Producers BlogDAW & pluginsWave Mastering launches WIDENER stereo enhancement plugin for $29.99 Wave Mastering LTD has released WIDENER, a stereo enhancement plugin for macOS and Windows, with a $29.99 introductory price through September 30th. WIDENER is the first plugin from Andy De Rosa, a UK-based mixing and ma

September 12
Avid Show Pro Tools Stem Separation Tech Preview At IBC 2026

Production ExpertStudios & prosAvid Show Pro Tools Stem Separation Tech Preview At IBC 2026 Avid announced a tech preview of an upcoming Pro Tools Stem Separator Extension, showcased at IBC 2026, that lets users break a stereo mix into separate stems directly within the ecosystem. We have a demo video from the

September 11
ガラスキー採用の新UIで素早いオペレーション時の判断を可能に? ヤマハのデジタルミキシングコンソール「DM5シリーズ」発表|I/Oラック「RシリーズユーティリティI/O」も同時発売

Sound & Recording (サンレコ)Japanガラスキー採用の新UIで素早いオペレーション時の判断を可能に? ヤマハのデジタルミキシングコンソール「DM5シリーズ」発表|I/Oラック「RシリーズユーティリティI/O」も同時発売 YAMAHAのデジタルミキシングコンソール「DM5シリーズ」が、2026年11月に発売。上位モデルの「DM5」、よりコンパクトなサイズの「DM5 Compact」からなる。ライブSR、設備音響、放送、劇場などの現場向け製品であり、13.3インチ・マルチタッチスクリーンに触覚的なガラスキーを組み込んだユーザーインターフェースが特徴だ。またI/Oラック「RシリーズユーティリティI/O」3製品も同社より同時発売する。

September 11
Soundcraft introduces Signature Plus Series Analog Connected Mixing Consoles

TPi MagazineLive & DJSoundcraft introduces Signature Plus Series Analog Connected Mixing Consoles Soundcraft has announced the launch of its Signature Plus Series Analog Connected Mixing Consoles as the next generation of the acclaimed Signature Series, it adds more professional workflows and flagship features. Avail

September 11
Tim Burton's Labyrinth immersive exhibition announces first-ever Tokyo stop

Mixmag AsiaAsiaTim Burton's Labyrinth immersive exhibition announces first-ever Tokyo stop Featuring sets, sound & lighting from films like Beetlejuice, Corpse Bride, The Nightmare Before Christmas, plus items from the director's personal collection

September 11