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▲ 4 r/mixing

Is there any difference in sound quality between the Apollo Twin X & Scarlett Solo 4th gen?

Hey all,

Thinking of purchasing the UAD Apollo Twin X Quad Gen 2, as I want to upgrade my sound and be able to record through the unison preamps. I currently use a Focusrite Scarlett solo 4th gen and the Shure SM7db, running it into my M1 MacBook Air and using Logic Pro as my DAW of choice.

I make a variety of music including emo rap, melodic rap, boom bap, rage rap, pop, R&B, emotional singing, and more. I use beats from YouTube or BeatStars, and I mainly record vocals, and occasionally electric guitar or acoustic guitar.

What would the sound quality difference be when comparing these two setups? I’m in an untreated bedroom, car or kitchen most of the time, and the SM7db is really good at rejecting the acoustics of my room and some of the background noise, especially when paired with the Waves NS1 noise suppressor. Will there be any noticeable difference? Do I also gain anything that I don’t have with my current setup?

Thanks in advance 🙏

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u/TheAudioAddict — 6 days ago
▲ 12 r/universalaudio

Is there any difference in sound between Apollo Twin X and Focusrite Scarlett solo 4th gen?

Hey all,

Thinking of purchasing the UAD Apollo Twin X Quad Gen 2, as I want to upgrade my sound and be able to record through the unison preamps. I currently use a Focusrite Scarlett solo 4th gen and the Shure SM7db, running it into my M1 MacBook Air and using Logic Pro as my DAW of choice.

I make a variety of music including emo rap, melodic rap, boom bap, rage rap, pop, R&B, emotional singing, and more. I use beats from YouTube or BeatStars, and I mainly record vocals, and occasionally electric guitar or acoustic guitar.

What would the sound quality difference be when comparing these two setups? I’m in an untreated bedroom, and the SM7db is really good at rejecting the acoustics of my room and some of the background noise, especially when paired with the Waves NS1 noise suppressor. Will there be any noticeable difference? Do I also gain anything that I don’t have with my current setup?

Thanks in advance 🙏

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u/TheAudioAddict — 6 days ago
▲ 14 r/FishingAustralia

What fish is this?

Found in a dry creek bed in Portland, New South Wales (about 10-15 mins out of Lithgow).

My mother found it a few years ago when it was tiny, and has since released it. I’m doing a school project on wildlife, and she thought it might be useful if we can get an ID.

Can anyone ID this fish with some level of certainty? If it’s native I’ll most likely use it in my project this term.

Thanks in advance 🙏

u/TheAudioAddict — 1 month ago
▲ 1 r/mixing

Is it possible to make professional sounding instrumentals based on my favourite artists with FL studio stock plugins/tools and free plugins only?

Hey all!👋

Made a post here last night about whether I should purchase FL Studio and make the switch from BandLab and Logic Pro, and was ultimately told that it’s a good idea to switch, but to use the trial version first. I’ve spent the day learning trial version and getting used to using it, and want to create my first instrumental. The downside is that I don’t have much money saved for things like Splice or Omnisphere, and will need to use stock plugins.

My goal is to make my own unique sound (as I plan to make my own vocals and release it as a professional song) by combining styles of my favourite artists and adding unique elements. My best idea was to sound somewhat similar to a mix of the R&B artists “Karri” and “Bryson Tiller”, while adding my own unique elements. Unfortunately, I’m still trying to figure out what those unique elements will be. 😭

I’ll leave links down below to show you the type of instrumentals I want to make. I just want to know whether it’s possible to make a similar style or not, and if so how would I do it using stock tools and plugins in FL? I’m on the free trial, but plan to purchase signature or all plugins version later in the year.

Bonus points if you can give me an idea on how to mix the vocals to match a similar vibe 😊 - I use a Shure SM7db with a Focusrite Scarlett solo 4th gen audio interface in an untreated bedroom (in the closet or near the bed) or in a car for more isolation. I also have subscriptions to waves, slate digital and Antares, and have the UAD Explore FREE bundle, Melodyne Essential 5, and free plugins like TDR Nova, Reffrey, Softtube Saturation Knob, etc.

Note: I also use a MacBook Air M1 2021 as my main music production device, but plan to upgrade later in the year.

Here are my references:

  1. Karri - Vengeance
  2. Bryson Tiller - right my wrongs
  3. Bryson Tiller - Exchange
  4. Karri - Oakland Pt.2
  5. Karri - Can U?
  6. Karri - Can U?

Thanks in advance, and have a wonderful day/night!

Sincerely,
A 16yo amateur & neurodivergent artist/producer

u/TheAudioAddict — 2 months ago
▲ 3 r/flstudio

Is it possible to make professional sounding instrumentals based on my favourite artists with FL studio stock plugins/tools and free plugins only?

Hey all 👋

Made a post here last night about whether I should purchase FL Studio and make the switch from BandLab and Logic Pro, and was ultimately told that it’s a good idea to switch, but to use the trial version first. I’ve spent the day learning trial version and getting used to using it, and want to create my first instrumental. The downside is that I don’t have much money saved for things like Splice or Omnisphere, and will need to use stock plugins.

My goal is to make my own unique sound (as I plan to make my own vocals and release it as a professional song) by combining styles of my favourite artists and adding unique elements. My best idea was to sound somewhat similar to a mix of the R&B artists “Karri” and “Bryson Tiller”, while adding my own unique elements. Unfortunately, I’m still trying to figure out what those unique elements will be. 😭

I’ll leave links down below to show you the type of instrumentals I want to make. I just want to know whether it’s possible to make a similar style or not, and if so how would I do it using stock tools and plugins in FL? I’m on the free trial, but plan to purchase signature or all plugins version later in the year.

Bonus points if you can give me an idea on how to mix the vocals to match a similar vibe 😊 - I use a Shure SM7db with a Focusrite Scarlett solo 4th gen audio interface in an untreated bedroom (in the closet or near the bed) or in a car for more isolation. I also have subscriptions to waves, slate digital and Antares, and have the UAD Explore FREE bundle, Melodyne Essential 5, and free plugins like TDR Nova, Reffrey, Softtube Saturation Knob, etc.

Note: I also use a MacBook Air M1 2021 as my main music production device, but plan to upgrade later in the year.

Here are my references:

  1. Karri - Chasing U
  2. Karri - Can U?
  3. Karri - Oakland Pt.2
  4. Bryson Tiller - Exchange
  5. Bryson Tiller - Right My Wrongs
  6. Karri - Vengeance

Thanks in advance, and have a wonderful day/night!

Sincerely,
A 16yo neurodivergent & amateur music producer/artist

u/TheAudioAddict — 2 months ago
▲ 4 r/mixing

What are the top plugins/tools you swear by?

Hey all 👋

Just curious as to what are your all-time favourite plugins, the ones that you use most often and swear by. Anything useful for vocal mixing, mastering, instrumental production, vocal cleanup & editing, tuning, etc?

For me it would have to be Waves RVox and Melodyne essential 5, and I’m curious as to what other people use most often. Maybe I might buy some of your favourites too if they appeal to me.

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u/TheAudioAddict — 2 months ago
▲ 3 r/FLStudioBeginners

Should I purchase FL studio?

Hey all!

Over the last year or two that I’ve been making music, I’ve been using Logic Pro. However, I’ve noticed that there aren’t a lot of tutorials on YouTube for Logic Pro, and that is severe hard to make beats. I have $800 AUD saved, and I’m thinking of cancelling my Logic Pro subscription (via Apple creator studio) and switching to FL when I get my new MacBook in the coming months. I want to transition from just making vocals over YouTube beats to making my own instrumentals, however Logic Pro seems limited to me and I’ve spent the last month learning for hours a day and getting nowhere. Hence the reason I want to purchase FL studio.

I have a couple questions, and if answered I would very much appreciate it:

  1. ⁠What’s the best version of FL studio to buy for my situation as both a producer and an artist?
  2. ⁠What’s the best way to get started with FL studio?
  3. ⁠What should I know before switching to FL studio?
  4. ⁠Is FL studio beginner friendly?
  5. ⁠What are the most useful plugins and tools included in FL studio, and what are they used for?
  6. ⁠Should I switch to FL studio instead of using BandLab and Logic Pro?

Just thought I’d ask the more experienced FL users out there. I’m a 16yo neurodivergent artist, who makes any genre I feel like at the time (R&B, rap, rage rap, trap, emo rap, etc), so versatility and plugin variety matter quite a bit to me.

Thanks in advance, and have a wonderful day/night!

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u/TheAudioAddict — 2 months ago
▲ 3 r/flstudio

Should I purchase FL studio?

Hey all!

Over the last year or two that I’ve been making music, I’ve been using Logic Pro. However, I’ve noticed that there aren’t a lot of tutorials on YouTube for Logic Pro, and that is severe hard to make beats. I have $800 AUD saved, and I’m thinking of cancelling my Logic Pro subscription (via Apple creator studio) and switching to FL when I get my new MacBook in the coming months. I want to transition from just making vocals over YouTube beats to making my own instrumentals, however Logic Pro seems limited to me and I’ve spent the last month learning for hours a day and getting nowhere. Hence the reason I want to purchase FL studio.

I have a couple questions, and if answered I would very much appreciate it:

  1. ⁠What’s the best version of FL studio to buy for my situation as both a producer and an artist?
  2. ⁠What’s the best way to get started with FL studio?
  3. ⁠What should I know before switching to FL studio?
  4. ⁠Is FL studio beginner friendly?
  5. ⁠What are the most useful plugins and tools included in FL studio, and what are they used for?
  6. ⁠Should I switch to FL studio instead of using BandLab and Logic Pro?

Just thought I’d ask the more experienced FL users out there. I’m a 16yo neurodivergent artist, who makes any genre I feel like at the time (R&B, rap, rage rap, trap, emo rap, etc), so versatility and plugin variety matter quite a bit to me.

Thanks in advance, and have a wonderful day/night!

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u/TheAudioAddict — 2 months ago