Mixcloud live studio is designed to be a one-stop-shop for Producers, Musicians and DJs when they are live streaming

 

Doing it is not easy though, but is only going to become more popular as time goes on.

 

Mixcloud has just introduced its Mixcloud Live studio.

 

Designed to enable one-click live streaming – there’s no need to use third-party software, copy stream keys or manage settings – this is based on a streaming technology known as Web Real-Time Connection ( WebRTC). Mixcloud says that this offers several benefits in comparison to RTMP – the tech used by the likes of OBS and Streamlabs.

 

These include near instantaneous streaming – so there’s no lag between what the streamer does and what the viewer sees – and two-way communication, opening up the prospect of “creator-to-creator collaboration and creator-to-fan interaction,” which could be interesting.

 

“Ultimately our goal is to build the best product for live-streaming music,” says Mixcloud. “This means building a platform that is easy to use and join, that sounds and looks great, that manages copyright on your behalf, and that has interactivity and engagement features baked in.”

 

Mixcloud Live studio is currently in beta and available exclusively to Mixcloud Pro members.

 

Find out more on the Mixcloud website.

 

Audio Damage Other Desert Cities takes delay plugin roadless travelled

 

 

Audio Damage’s Other Desert Cities is the delay plugin,  named after a sign on a highway that leaves Los Angeles, in case you were wondering, this takes the delay plugin concept and runs off with it in several different directions.

 

With six algorithms, covering everything from a standard dual delay to reversed, tape, multi-tap and granular delays. A slew of Modulation options, meanwhile, include two tempo-synced variable waveshape LFOs and an envelope follower – every control on the interface can be modulated, naturally.

 

The diffusor, ‘smears’ the feedback path to generate reverb-type effects, and there is an extensive set of level controls.

 

Other Desert Cities runs in VST/AU/AAX formats on PC and Mac, with an iOS version set to follow soon. And it is available now for the introductory price of $59 (regular price will be $79).

 

Find out more on the Audio Damage website.

 

 

The New TASCAM MIXCAST 4 Podcast Station ; modern-day Portastudio

 

The Tascam Mixcast 4 Podcast Workstation looks like a modern-day Portastudio; – a home recording studio for the internet generation.

 

The new Mixcast 4 is designed not just for podcast creation but also live streaming, event production and voiceover work, this enables you to mix and record multiple audio sources to SD card, and comes with its own companion software editing app so that you don’t have to go anywhere near a DAW.

 

There are four TRS/XLR combo jack mic inputs and four headphone outputs – ideal for roundtable podcasts with multiple participants. Auto-mixing functionality means that levels are set for you, and a 5-inch colour touchscreen enables you to dive into menus and adjust settings.

 

In addition, there are eight customizable sound pads that can be used to trigger preset effects and sounds, so that you can add interest to your recordings. The Mixcast 4 also functions as a 14-in/2-out USB audio interface, while Bluetooth connectivity makes it easy for you to record phone calls or background music from paired devices.

 

 

You can also plug your phone in via one of the four stereo line inputs, which can accept instruments, too. Other connectivity options include a front top panel 3.5mm TRRS headphone out that can mirror the output of headphone 1, stereo 1/4-inch TRS main monitor outputs and a 3.5mm stereo line out.

 

The companion Tascam Podcast Editor software, meanwhile, is designed to offer simple audio editing, track arming, and the ability to configure and assign sound effects and background music to the pads. It promises full integration with the Mixcast 4 hardware, and runs on Windows, macOS and iOS. An Android version is in the works, too.

 

The Tascam Mixcast 4 Podcast Station is now available. Find out more on the Tascam website.