After spending half-year in the Amazon jungle, specifically in the Colombian region of Vaupés, working for an educational program established by the Colombian government in 2018, I gathered a lotContinue readingThe Story of “Caño Sangre”// The Blood River | Colombia, Vaupés
Binaural Bach: Converting stereo arrangements into a binaural surround mix | dearVR 3D plug-in
By Cesar Arevalo | Audio Specialist. Today I bring a video tutorial about converting a stereo mixing session for a baroque music ensemble into a binaural surround mix. For thisContinue readingBinaural Bach: Converting stereo arrangements into a binaural surround mix | dearVR 3D plug-in
Two great virtual instruments for Drums Simulation
Perhaps one of the trickiest parts about simulating a real instrument in a digital context is the development of high-quality sound settings and of course, a great emulation of theContinue readingTwo great virtual instruments for Drums Simulation
Digital Audio: Gain Improvement | (Mastering)
Perhaps one of the most difficult moments when facing a “digital-based mastering” * is when we try to obtain optimum gain results in our final audio processing stage. This lackContinue readingDigital Audio: Gain Improvement | (Mastering)
Binaural head simulation: software development
A couple of years ago, during the development of my degree project. I decided to begin the ambitious task of developing audio software to simulate the behavior of a binauralContinue readingBinaural head simulation: software development
Semi-virtual chain for guitar amplifiers simulation
By Cesar Arevalo | Audio Specialist. Guitar amplifier simulators have been improving during the last couple of years. Right now we are able to use impressive tools like the BIASContinue readingSemi-virtual chain for guitar amplifiers simulation
Stereo microphone arrangements for music ensembles: Measurements and mic comparisons
After spending three years recording acoustic ensembles, orchestras, chamber groups, among others. I developed an interest in some of the features of DPA microphones, especially their remarkable high gain andContinue readingStereo microphone arrangements for music ensembles: Measurements and mic comparisons