Music and motion picture, regardless its format or distribution medium, go hand in glove – here are some tracks you might find appealing

Since the day the silent movie was replaced by “talkies”, and even before that, producers have alwaysused some kind of musical underscore. In our age, the “soundtrack” of some blockbuster movies is as important as the visual production itself. If I say “Blade Runner”, for example, I’m sure you’ll answer “Vangelis” and/or “Deckard’s Dream”.… Read More Music and motion picture, regardless its format or distribution medium, go hand in glove – here are some tracks you might find appealing

FabFilter Pro-R, the massive reverb with natural sound

FabFilter Pro-R is an algorithmic plug-in, which means it is not based on Impulse Responses (IR) of existing spaces. Nevertheless, Pro-R is one of a handful of reverbs I’ve tested that are true to nature and still capable of a massive effect. What attracted me to the FabFilter Pro-R reverb are its one-of-a-kind 6-band Decay Rate and 6-band Post EQ.… Read More FabFilter Pro-R, the massive reverb with natural sound

FabFilter Pro-Q 3 Equalizer plug-in: massive dynamic range and 5-30kHz frequency range (and contrary what you might think, that is useful)

The two most important plug-ins you must have access to in your DAW are EQ and reverb. Of both, you can find free ones as well as average ones all over the Internet. For YouTubers and hobby sound engineers, it’s fine to use those. For projects like movie, TV series and documentary post-production, though, only the best will make you win awards.… Read More FabFilter Pro-Q 3 Equalizer plug-in: massive dynamic range and 5-30kHz frequency range (and contrary what you might think, that is useful)

A modal filter that’s almost a synth: Polyverse Music’s Supermodal

Supermodal is a cutting edge filtering tool with a huge collection of presets. Supermodal uses hundreds of narrow filter bands working together to emulate the resonating qualities of acoustic bodies, both real and imagined. The results are astonishing, even if you only scratch the surface.… Read More A modal filter that’s almost a synth: Polyverse Music’s Supermodal

Orchestral Tools Salu samples collection perfect fit for introspective drama, psychological thriller, and more

Orchestral Tools has released its latest sample collection, Salu. The Salu collection is a set created by performers at the Arvo Pärt Centre in Estonia. Pärt’s music is always delicate, close to religious, with a high degree of sacrality. The Salu samples collection draws on those qualities with a unique assembly of close, intimate, experimental instruments and textures. It has been designed for sensitive, inspired musical expression.… Read More Orchestral Tools Salu samples collection perfect fit for introspective drama, psychological thriller, and more