Rode Intros Surround Sound Mic For iOS, The i16

Australian-based microphone designer RØDE has announced the i16, a surround sound microphone for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that combines sixteen discrete microphone capsules to capture the user’s surrounding audio environment in broadcast quality.

RØDE’s iXY stereo microphone for iOS devices was released in January, and has already gained critical praise from both musical and mainstream media. The goal for the i16 is to go one step further.

RØDE’s founder and president, Peter Freedman, explains: “When developing the iXY we were focused on providing the ultimate in stereo audio capture for iOS devices. But during the project it became that there was a large proportion of the market who wanted to record in complete surround. We’ve taken that seriously and produced the i16.” Continue reading

How To Write A Track In Ableton Live

This extensive 12-part video series features Sydney, Australia producer Mr. Bill demonstrating how he writes a track in Ableton Live.

“Essentially, it’s how I write a track from beginning to end in Ableton Live, with no corners cut,” he explains. The last video even covers working with a professional mastering engineer.  Continue reading