Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hey Reader, here's this week's Take Three email. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS This new string instrument plugin looks really awesome and it's only $14. PocketStrings SoundToys have announced version 5.5 of their bundle which brings a new plugin and resizeable windows. A pro drummer friend and I are discussing a possible "recording drums masterclass" in Nashville. Click here if you're interested, and I'll...
10 days ago • 2 min read
Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hey Reader, happy Wednesday. I wanted to start with a few responses to last week's email "work always comes in cycles." As always, my inbox is open and I love reading your replies. "In all of this, it’s hard. It’s terribly hard to be a good husband, dad, and chase dreams. I don’t know how long it takes, but tonight I needed to read your email and sit in this reminder of that this season will not last...
17 days ago • 3 min read
Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hello, longtime subscribers, thanks for your patience while I've been away. If you’re new-ish, welcome! I'm going to try to get back to sending on Wednesdays. As always, my inbox is always open to replies. If you don't remember signing up for this weekly email, feel free to unsubscribe here. No hard feelings. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS Safari Pedals has an "All Access" subscription that is actually worth...
24 days ago • 3 min read
Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hey Reader, hope you're having a good week so far. Here's this week's Take Three email. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS Record Labels Sue AI Music Generators Suno and Udio for Copyright Infringement (via Wired) Pro Tools 2024.6 has released and it looks amazing. Everything you need to know from Production Expert. Five audio randomization tips to break your writer’s block TAKE TWO: RECENT RELEASES I had nothing...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hey Reader! Just wanted to say briefly -- this little email list recently crossed the 1000 subscribers milestone and I'm so appreciative of everyone who reads it and takes time to respond. I really enjoy writing it. If you're interested in sponsoring an email, please reply and let me know. Here's this week's Take Three email. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS Free plugin: Freq Echo by Valhalla does the "infinite...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hey Reader, here's this week's Take Three email. Wanted to mention this at the top: I am hosting a one hour live class next week, March 20, showing folks how to edit drums in Pro Tools. Never done anything like that before, so I'm pricing it low. Come join! I'm covering: editing drums by hand QUICKLY the most important keyboard shortcuts using beat detective like a pro when and how to use elastic...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read
Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hi Reader, here's this week's Take Three email. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS Become a zooming Ninja in Pro Tools via Production Expert My friend Cory Wong has released a free producer pack for Logic via Music Radar. Bonus: his hilarious "keynote" video announcing the pack. I offer professional mix feedback and 1:1 coaching calls for upcoming producers/engineers. TAKE TWO: SENDING TO MIX As a mix engineer, I...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hey Reader, I hope you've been well. Take Three is back! It's been a few weeks since I've emailed you, but I'm glad to be back. As a reminder, you can opt out of these emails any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of this email. As always, please feel free to reply to this email and let me know what you think! TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS This Youtuber found that when it comes to new...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hello Reader, here's this week's Take Three email. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS Apple has announced their M3 chips and their new line of Macbook Pros. (Link from B&H) Gobbler has closed shop suddenly, removing access to their plugin subscription bundles. Originally, Gobbler was a tool that allowed you to backup your DAW sessions to the cloud automatically. RIP. Spotify plans to stop paying royalties on songs...
almost 2 years ago • 3 min read