Tag: music

Hexeract, a software synth for filmmakers as much as for musicians

Hexeract synthesiser – Visuals Producer review

I love synthesisers, especially the hybrids that you can create deep rich sounds with based on samples and waveforms like Logic Pro X’s Alchemy. Hexeract is a bit like Alchemy in that it is a very powerful software synth, but it’s much easier and more intuitive to use and allows you to create sounds for any use, such as, of course, music, but also soundscapes, soundtracks and the creation of cinematic atmospheres.… Read More Hexeract, a software synth for filmmakers as much as for musicians

Erik Vlietinck

Avid Pro Tools

Pro Tools – Visuals Producer review

Included with the Ultimate version are 115 plug-ins at no extra charge of which UVI Falcon 2, a virtual instrument that makes it easy to create real-world and out-of-this-world sounds and HEAT (Harmonically Enhanced Algorithm Technology), a software add-on that gives you the euphonic characteristics of prized analogue gear.… Read More Avid Pro Tools

Erik Vlietinck

Violinist, composer and producer Daniel Weltlinger is now using a DPA Microphones d:vote CORE 4099 instrument microphone

DPA Microphones d:vote CORE 4099 instrument microphone used by Daniel Weltlinger

Daniel Weltlinger – born in Sydney but based in Berlin – composes and plays Gypsy-swing, jazz, Yiddish-klezmer and experimental/free-improvised music. He has long been a fan of DPA’s d:vote 4099 Instrument Microphones, but when one of the two he owns was recently damaged during a live show, he decided it was time to upgrade.… Read More Violinist, composer and producer Daniel Weltlinger is now using a DPA Microphones d:vote CORE 4099 instrument microphone

Erik Vlietinck

The DPA Microphones d:dicate 4017 and 4018 shotgun and supercardioid mics Review

DPA Microphones d:dicate 4017 - review

When I mention a shotgun microphone many of you will spontaneously think of a Sennheiser MKH 416 or perhaps a Schoeps CMIT 5. But if you’re really into quality and flexibility, a DPA Microphones d:dicate 4017 or – for smaller spaces and other recording types – a d:dicate 4018 could be a much better fit.… Read More The DPA Microphones d:dicate 4017 and 4018 shotgun and supercardioid mics Review

Erik Vlietinck

The superior VOVOX Sonorus direct S mic cable

VOVOX cable.

They don’t come cheap, VOVOX cables, but then they can’t be, given their build quality and the sound you get out of them. But, as always with cables, the question is whether you hear a difference. I received a test unit of a VOVOX Sonorus direct S and compared it with an ordinary Cordial, an Inco X-Lead, a Mogami Gold Studio and Gold Stage, and a d’Addario Planet Waves ASMC cable.… Read More The superior VOVOX Sonorus direct S mic cable

Erik Vlietinck

The EU Copyright Directive and its impact

EU flag with copyright symbol

The EU Parliament has given its blessing to the new Copyright Directive which aims to strengthen the position of EU-based creators – filmmakers, actors, musicians, journalists and writers – when negotiating with publishers and producers. It should lead to a fairer system of exploitation of their works and performances, but a lot of people, including academics who have reported on this issue, seem to believe the Directive will actually lead to less available content, legal confusion that can be taken advantage of, and more censorship within Europe.… Read More The EU Copyright Directive and its impact

Erik Vlietinck