Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hey Reader, short and sweet email this week. I'm writing from Muscle Shoals, AL where I'm getting to co-produce and collaborate with some truly talented friends. I hope you are well wherever you are! TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS A hacker was able to get into Suno's source code and reveal previously unknown sources of their training data, via 404 Safari Audio have released Polyrex, a polyphonic Juno-like...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Three minute reads for audio engineers and music makers By Thomas Dulin Hey Reader, happy Wednesday. I LOVED reading your replies last week. You may be interested to know there are all kinds of folks on this email list. I heard from film composers, mix engineers, DJs, songwriters, touring audio engineers, and church volunteers from three continents. However you found yourself here, thanks for reading. I sincerely mean that. And I hope something in each email is helpful or inspiring in a small...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Happy Wednesday, Reader, I hope you're having a great week so far. I've been traveling for some shows with Ben Rector but I'm in the studio for a bit finishing up some mixes. Here's this week's Take Three email. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS Waves have announced a drum replacement tool. I'll continue using Slate Trigger and Massey DRT (shocking how few people are aware of DRT). Production Expert's roundup of...
12 months ago • 2 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. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS Eventide's CrushStation plugin is normally $99, currently free with the code PIRATE100. Nashville's Dark Horse Estate and Studio compound is for sale for a cool 24 mil. KIT Plugins have partnered with Norman Petty Studios. As a person from Buddy Holly's hometown, I'll be buying whatever they release. I made this mug for fun when my...
12 months 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 great week so far. Here's this week's Take Three email. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS Sean McConnell has started a podcast, episode 1 features Taylor McCall. Worth your time for sure. Apple Podcasts link Developers in major US cities are starting to include recording studios in their residential buildings (via Financial Times) Researchers at Cornell have developed a tool that...
12 months ago • 3 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. 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...
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, 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...
about 1 year 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...
about 1 year 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 2 years ago • 2 min read
