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Ausgabe 01/2023

BEAT 01/23: Microphones Total – 35 expert tipps on recording

Vocals or live instruments can add remarkable liveliness and emotion to a track. But which microphone is the right one to record vocals or acoustic instruments? And how do you mic a guitar amp? In our monthly deep dive, we provide answers to questions like these and also introduce you to 25 recommended microphones for the most common applications.

Free with BEAT #204: Bitwig 8-Track 4.4 – Fully modular DAW

Bitwig has become a serious alternative to Ableton Live. Hybrid tracks that can play both audio and MIDI, sequencers and operators you may know from Elektron gear, complex modulators and even an integrated modular system – these are just some of the features that make this DAW so unique. Bitwig 8-Track, which provides eight tracks with many of the DAW‘s features, is yours with this BEAT issue.

Test: Opal – Universal Audio is back in the synthesizer game!

Soft synths are not necessarily associated with Universal Audio, as the manufacturer is more known for DSP interfaces and emulations of legendary outboard effects. We were all the more surprised by Opal, which has no hardware as a blueprint and delivers a promising combination of wavetables, FM, two filters, effects, mod matrix and more. Let‘s see what it can do that others can‘t ...

Overview: 25 microphones for tight budgets, podcasts and highend recording

Dynamic microphones like the SM57 can be a real alternative, especially for soft vocals. In addition, less space is captured and they are less prone to hissing. Like its equally legendary brother, the SM58, the SM57 is very robust and pleasantly inexpensive. Due to its character, the SM57 is best suited to snare drums, percussion, miking guitar amps or rock vocals, shouts or rap. We tested this and 24 other microphones for you!

3.3 GB Spritual Choirs & Trance Vox for Zampler and your MPC

Ethereal whispers, wild jungle tribes, mystical elf choirs and magical throat singing – mixed and layered with pads and ambient textures... Mystic Voices for Zampler and your MPC takes you on an energetic sonic adventure like you‘ve never experienced or heard before. If you‘re into spherical sounds or just want to enhance your songs with hypnotic sounds, this expansion was made just for you!