4 Hands-On Examples of iZotope RX 2′s Audio Restoration

iZotope’s RX 2 audio restoration tools reviewed for effectiveness in cleaning up digitized vinyl recordings and distorted/clipped audio from input overload, removing unwanted sounds and isolating a vocal for a remix.

Fun with Multiband EQs From Apple, Ableton & iZotope

Markkus Rovito finds some unconventional apps for the multiband EQ: batch processing 80s music for DJ sets, faking an a capella for a remix and salvaging band rehearsal recordings.

Five Music Promotion Shortcuts

Maintaining your online presence can easily sap the free time that’s supposed to be dedicated to your art. Avoid the time suck with these helpful tools.

Start Spreading the Tunes: New Online Distribution Tools

From Vericorder to SoundCloud to TuneCore To Facebook BandPage to $$…a modern (mobile) music distribution path.

One for the Booth: Native Instruments Kontrol S4 DJ System

Native Instruments’ new self-contained DJ system should intrigue active DJs as well inspire some wannabes to take a running leap off the high dive and into the DJ pool.

Bigger is the New Big: Beefy Hard Drives for Music

If you’re a virtual instrument and sample junkie, your future is clear…you’re gonna need a bigger drive.

Get Your Free On: Where to Find Gear Giveaways

If you want to keep the dream alive of a free studio upgrade, or try your hand at the modern-day jingle contest – the remix contest — this compendium can act as your treasure map.

Grab the Best of Summer NAMM 2010 by the Hand

Small was the operative word for the handful of hits that graced the Summer NAMM showfloor, with Sonoma Wire Works, IK Multimedia, Zoom and Alesis introducing powerful handheld products.

Review: Native Instruments Abbey Road 60s and 70s Drums

Do you want detailed, thoroughly recorded and authentic-sounding 60′s or 70′s drums without going through the old-school hassles and expense of getting them?

Review: Celemony Melodyne Editor

Markkus Rovito probes the depths of Melodyne Editor’s Direct Note Access and likes what he finds. Does DNA represent a quantum leap in audio editing? Find out!

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