Best Apps, Hardware & Resources for Musicians

The Best iOS Audio Apps, Hardware, and Resources

A list of some of the best iOS apps, hardware, and resources for musicians and audio engineers.

read more »

Software

Posted on 9/17/2012 Written by Dan Comerchero

Available Now: Quiztones for Android

Available Now: Quiztones for Android

Previously exclusive to Mac & iOS, Quiztones frequency ear training is now available for Android on Google Play.

read more »

Software

Posted on 9/10/2012 Written by Dan Comerchero

Artist Spotlight: Dr. J. Anthony Allen

McNally Smith Faculty Interview: Dr. J Anthony Allen

An interview with Dr. J. Anthony Allen, a multifaceted artist/musician, and faculty member at McNally Smith College of Music.

read more »

Interviews

Posted on 9/4/2012 Written by Dan Comerchero

Introducing Tone Target for iOS

Tone Target iOS App

Improve your music reading and performance skills with Tone Target, a new iOS app from McNally Smith College of Music.

read more »

Software

Posted on 7/11/2012 Written by Dan Comerchero

Audio Perception and ABX Testing

Audio Perception and ABX Testing

An article about audio perception and how to accurately conduct a controlled listening test.

read more »

Articles

Posted on 6/22/2012 Written by Rob Schlette

A Guide to Building Your Home Project Studio

Building a Home Project Studio

The story of moving out of my old home studio and into a new space, including lessons learned along the way.

read more »

Acoustics

Posted on 6/19/2012 Written by Matthew Weiss

Introduction to Disc Description Protocol (DDP)

7 Points to Introduce Disc Description Protocol (DDP)

An article about Disc Description Protocol (DDP), and why you should consider using it to deliver masters.

read more »

Articles

Posted on 6/13/2012 Written by Rob Schlette

3 Things You Should Know About Metadata

3 Things Every Producer Should Know About Metadata

An article about metadata, including what it is and how to properly use it depending on your delivery method and format.

read more »

Articles

Posted on 5/31/2012 Written by Rob Schlette

EDM: Where Producing and Mixing Collide

EDM: Where Producing and Mixing Collide

An article about the characteristics of electronic dance music and how to approach mixing it.

read more »

Mixing

Posted on 5/30/2012 Written by Matthew Weiss

Acoustic Treatment for Small Studios – Pt. II

Acoustic Treatment for Small Studios – Part II

An interview with acoustics expert Arthur Noxon, founder of Acoustic Sciences Corporation (ASC).

read more »

Acoustics

Posted on 5/22/2012 Written by Rob Schlette

12 Ways to Use Your iDevice in the Studio

12 Ways to Use Your iDevice in the Studio

12 ways an iPhone or iPad can be useful in your recording studio, including links to some great iOS apps & accessories.

read more »

Software

Posted on 5/8/2012 Written by Jon Tidey

Phase: Timing Difference or Polarity?

Phase: Timing Difference or Polarity?

One of the most commonly confused audio-related topics is “phase.” This article helps differentiate between the concept of polarity vs timing difference.

read more »

Articles

Posted on 4/26/2012 Written by Randy Coppinger

Acoustic Treatment for Small Studios – Part I

Acoustic Treatment for Small Studios - Part I

An article about acoustic treatment for small studios featuring two studio acoustics professionals: Tom Day and Bryan Knisley.

read more »

Acoustics

Posted on 4/24/2012 Written by Rob Schlette

Interview with Chris Athens

Interview with Chris Athens

Interview with Chris Athens, Senior Mastering Engineer at Sterling Sound. Chris’s mastering credits include Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, Erykah Badu, Coldplay and many more.

read more »

Interviews

Posted on 4/16/2012 Written by Matthew Weiss

Understanding the Basics of Sound Synthesis

Understanding the Basics of Sound Synthesis

An article about the fundamentals of different methods of sound synthesis.

read more »

Production

Posted on 4/2/2012 Written by Sam O'Sullivan

Interview with Andrew Dawson – Part 2

Interview with Andrew Dawson (Part Two)

Our follow-up interview with Grammy Award winning engineer/producer Andrew Dawson (Kanye West, Drake, Common, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I., Rick Ross & more)

read more »

Interviews

Posted on 3/27/2012 Written by Matthew Weiss

The Great Audio Software Giveaway of 2012

CONTEST: Win Mac OS X Software, iOS Apps, Ebooks and More!

Help us reach 1000 Likes on Facebook and 1000 followers on Twitter for a chance to win your choice of some great audio software and eBooks.

read more »

Contest

Posted on 3/20/2012 Written by Dan Comerchero

Free SoundToys Little Radiator Plug-in

Free SoundToys Little Radiator Plug-in

SoundToys is back at SXSW, and they’re giving away FREE copies of their new Little Radiator plugin. Get your copy today!

read more »

Software

Posted on 3/17/2012 Written by Chris Conover

How It’s Made: Microphones, Instruments & More

How It's Made: Audio Gear & Musical Instruments

How It’s Made: microphones, vinyl records, drums, cymbals, guitar, piano, organ, violin, and more.

read more »

Video

Posted on 3/12/2012 Written by Dan Comerchero

Tips for Controlling Vocal Sibilance

Tips for Controlling Vocal Sibilance

This article discusses ways to control vocal sibilance and keep it from becoming a musical distraction.

read more »

Articles

Posted on 3/7/2012 Written by Rob Schlette

4 Steps for Effective Guitar Mixing

4 Steps for Effective Guitar Mixing

An article about effectively mixing guitars from a stylistic and musically relevant standpoint.

read more »

Mixing

Posted on 3/1/2012 Written by Rob Schlette

Recent Posts

Categories

About

The Pro Audio Files is a community where audio professionals share insightful articles, tips and techniques on recording, mixing, production and more.

I hope you enjoy the site and visit us again soon as we continue to grow.

Connect