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During the course of some audio projects, communications reduce to a blur of time codes, misconstrued musical descriptors and badly named files. This clumsy workflow is what Pibox – an audio-centric collaboration platform – aims to solve. Pibox could be thought of as one part dropbox, one part communications platform, and one part to-do list. […]
When Spitfire Audio launched the ambitious BBC Symphony Orchestra plug-in back in 2019, the brand claimed that this was “just the beginning”. Now, we’ve grasped what that actually means, with the introduction of Discover, Core and Pro versions of Spitfire Audio’s BBC Symphony Orchestra. In the search for the next generation of innovative orchestral composers, […]
Elite British software developer, Spitfire Audio, has teamed up with HBO’s Westworld to present an exciting new competition with some extravagant prizes. As Westworld powers down for the season after its finale on 3 May, Spitfire Audio revisits a scene from the season’s fifth episode. Aspiring producers, musicians and soundtrack composers now have the chance […]
Superbooth 2020: Arturia has already made their outstanding V Collection 7 more affordable with a snap 50% off sale in light of the global pandemic. However, if you’re looking for even more inspiring sounds from yesteryear, look no further than Vangelis Tribute 2: Android Dreams. The new preset pack made by sound design master Paul […]
Protege, an online educator founded by soundtrack experts, has launched with a one-year music production course designed to help students build stable careers in the film and television industry, from home. The course, which will accommodate 100 students, will be led by industry veterans Richard Schrieber and Vikram Gudi. The pair share a decade-long relationship […]
Traditional television is changing. In addition to well-established and high-quality terrestrial broadcasters, subscription-based streaming giants such as Netflix are lining up to compete for your attention. Apple TV+, Amazon Prime and Disney+ are the latest names on the block but you can be sure they won’t be the last. Meanwhile, the profiles of leading film […]
Ryan Elder is a TV composer for Boss Baby, HarmonQuest and the sci-fi cult cartoon Rick and Morty. Elder has teamed up with Audient to create a video detailing his scoring workflow when soundtracking for Rick and Morty Season Four. The second half of the season is set to air at any moment now in […]
At this year’s BRIT Awards, the incomparable Hans Zimmer took the stage with Smith’s Johnny Marr, Billie Eilish and Finneas to perform the theme for the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die. The track is available now, with the full soundtrack available from 27 March. Hans Zimmer was the mastermind behind the entire soundtrack […]
The soundtracking industry is booming right now, and there’s never been a better time to get involved in the music to picture world. Here’s some key advice… Timo Baker Timo has been composing for over thirty years, and has soundtracked a range of shows and movies including The Adjustment Bureau, Paul, Mud and Making A […]
So 2018 then, another year that came and went too soon. If you’re anything like us, you’ll no doubt have numerous abandoned projects, half-finished mixes and sparks of ideas that still sit on that metaphorical shelf, gathering a fine coating of dust as we enter 2019. At MusicTech we strive to encourage and nurture your music-making process, […]