SpectraLayers Pro 11, Make drums like Skrillex, New Tycho album arriving
Studio Tool You Need 🎹
Steinberg's SpectraLayers Pro 11 takes audio editing to a new dimension with its visual approach to sound. This software allows users to manipulate audio as if they were working with a photo in a graphic editor. You can isolate, extract, and enhance specific elements within a track with unprecedented precision. Check it out!
Production Sauce 🎵
We can learn a lot from analyzing Skrillex’s hits; after all, he’s won 8 Grammys. Skrillex is also a genius drum programmer, and at 343, we’re always ready to drill down on great-sounding drums! In this video, Alex Rome demonstrates the way Skrillex approaches bass, vocal chops, and drum programming. Check it out here!
News You Should Hear About ⚠️
Alicia Keys released her latest Native Instruments plug-in, Alicia's Electric Keys, last week!
The Grammy-winning artist's CP-70 electric grand piano has been one of the cornerstones of her sound, featured in hits like Girl on Fire. The software also allows for seamless integration with Native Instrument's new Kontrol S-Series keyboards.
An Industry Secret They Don't Want You To Know 🤫
SKIO Music hosts regular contests that allow artists to showcase their talent and gain exposure. By participating in these contests, you can remix tracks from well-known artists, submit original compositions, and compete for prizes that include cash awards, promotional opportunities, and features on major platforms. SKIO’s contests often attract industry professionals and music enthusiasts, offering a chance to connect with influential figures in the music scene. Check out the latest SKIO Music contests and start participating!
Artists We Love 🎤
One of our favorite artists now for over a decade, has announced his new album Infinite Health, releasing August 30th! Tycho has pushed boundaries for electronic music and inspired many other great artists. Dive, Epoch, and Weather are our favorite albums from Tycho and we are ecstatic about the new one releasing soon! The singles he's dropped so far show a culmination of the different types of experimentation and direction he's taken with his previous albums into one record. It's a release you shouldn't miss; check out his latest singles and the rest of his discography on Spotify and Apple Music.
What's Happening at 343?
343 Labs presents an exclusive masterclass and feedback session with Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Ariel Borujow (Mac Miller, The Chainsmokers, G-Eazy, Madonna). This event promises to captivate attendees with Borujow’s deep expertise and engaging teaching style.
The class will delve into essential topics such as gain structure, where Borujow will emphasize the importance of maintaining proper levels throughout the signal chain to ensure clarity and headroom.
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