M-Audio Session Music Producer USB microphone

maudiosession.jpg

Engadget posted about this cheap USB microphone. Obviously geared towards very low-end musicians (semi-pro for $99, yeah right) but the way I see it, it could work well for podcasts. As I’ve mentioned in the past, the USB microphones let you record without a proper interface or mic preamp, so if your intention is to only record your voice this might be a good solution.

Post at Engadet

M-Audio

Takeoff!

A bluesy thing: two guitars, drums and bass. I did it while trying out the latest Logic release. Details on the project can be found on Slapdelay.

As with all clips on Audival, you can use this for free in your podcast

 
icon for podpress  Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Logical beta

I got the latest release of Apples audio app Logic today so I had to try it out. Here’s a little beat I made… Drums, strings, keys, synth bass and so on. 

As with all clips on Audival, you can use this for free in your podcast

 
icon for podpress  Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Handheld recorders

h4_top-web.jpgPodcasts can include pretty much any kind of material. One popular thing to feature is interviews. These are not always done in the comfort of your home or office, but out in the field. Today I’ll give you some links to a few handheld recorders that’s on the market… And believe it or not, the image is not a picture of a stun gun at all, it’s actually a handheld.
More →

The recording chain

Today I’m going to talk about the chain which you’ll ideally record with. If the things I talk about here sounds like Star Trek stuff, then just go back and read the previous tutorial posts. More →

bx Flavor 2

This is almost identical to bx Flavor 1 except it doesn’t have the solo guitar and it has two extra rhythm guitars mixed fairly low on each side. This helps create a fatter feel.

As with all clips on Audival, you can use this for free in your podcast

 
icon for podpress  Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

bx Flavor 1

Here’s a rockier piece, I’ve posted way too much electronic and sampled music lately. It’s the typical rock setting, bass, drums, a rhythm guitar and a lead/solo guitar. Enjoy!

As with all clips on Audival, you can use this for free in your podcast

 
icon for podpress  Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download