Electronic Musician (2018/09)

Contents 22 // Choose The Mics That Fit Your Mix Ever wonder why pro studios have so many microphones? In this article, we'll learn that having plenty of option is crucial for recording engineers who think ahead about the mix when choosing microphones for a tracking session. 28 // Secrets Of Sound Design, Revealed Whether you're watching a film, playing a video game, or using your smart phone, a talented sound designer was involved at some stage in the development. But what does the job entail? And what skills are needed? This month we find out from Diego Stocco, Simon Stockhausen, and Jack Hotop; three of the top sound designers in the world of electronic musical instruments. 38 // Adam Neely The YouTube superstar dips into his private stash of programming tips for Ableton Live. Keyboard Magazine 40 // The Art Of Synth Soloing - Larry Dunn of Earth, Wind & Fire 42 // Piano Lesson - Jordan Rudess: Ostinato Awakening 44 // Sound Design - Inharmonic Layers Departments 10 // Community 12 // New Gear 16 // Mod Squad - Frap Tools Fumana 66 // Five Questions - Rod Gervais on personal-studio design considerations How To 20 // Electronic Guitar - Stereo or mono? 58 // Master Class - Dave Smith Instruments Prophet X 62 // Techniques - Tips for using master- bus effects wisely Gear Reviews 46 // EastWest Hollywood Choirs 48 // Universal Audio Arrow 50 // Line 6 HX Effects 52 // IK Multimedia Syntronik for iOS 54 // Audiokit Synth One 56 // Dubreq Stylophone GEN X-1