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“Nicky Romero, Protocol Recordings Announce Partnership With Universal Music / Virgin Records Germany” plus 1 more |
Nicky Romero, Protocol Recordings Announce Partnership With Universal Music / Virgin Records Germany Posted: 12 Nov 2020 04:10 PM PST Nicky Romero and Universal Music/Virgin Records Germany announce one of the most exciting brand partnerships in dance music and release the first single “Nights With You.” The Dutch heavyweight has been releasing some of dance’s biggest hits for over a decade, and now he is stepping into an incredible new chapter by joining Universal Music/Virgin Records Germany in a modern and hybrid approach to releasing Nicky Romero’s crossover material. With the additional support of Universal Music/Virgin Records Germany for his releases, Nicky will expand his reach and impact across the globe while maintaining his creative control. “The Universal team has been thoughtful and flexible in the way they look at artists in 2020, particularly in dance music. I feel like they understand me as an artist and don’t attempt to put a box around creativity. I’m really excited about this partnership between our brands and look forward to what I know we’ll accomplish together” - says Nicky Romero. Daniel Schmidt, Vice President A&R, and Alexander Neipp, General Manager Marketing of Virgin Records Germany, also express their excitement about the new deal: “Nicky is one of the leading global dance music DJs for ages, and we’re super happy to welcome him within the Universal Music/Virgin Records Germany family. Moreover, we are hugely ambitious for what we, as a team, can achieve not only in Germany but around the world.” Protocol’s Jorik van de Pol, A&R Director, and Daniël van der Sluijs, Label Director, also add “Protocol is incredibly excited to partner with Universal in a hybrid approach where we can release Nicky Romero crossover material together. We see tremendous value in sharing resources and understanding across genres. This is a perfect moment to take steps to expand our reach globally. Universal is the perfect partner to help us achieve our goals with Nicky in this new collaboration between our companies.” Protocol Recordings, which has become a household name in electronic dance music since its inception 8 years ago, will continue to release music of Nicky Romero and other Protocol artists independently. After taking the world by storm with early hits such as ‘Toulouse,’ ‘Legacy’ (with Krewella) and #1 single ‘I Could Be The One’ (with Avicii), Nicky Romero quickly proved that his talent is ever-evolving and here to stay. After launching his Protocol Recordings imprint in 2012, the renowned performer, producer, and label head continued his personal successes with a string of high-profile releases, ranging from collaborations with Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Taio Cruz, Cheat Codes, NERVO, Timmy Trumpet and Steve Aoki to remixes for the likes of Kygo, Rita Ora, Robin Schulz, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Jess Glynne and more. While showcasing his label’s roster via his weekly Protocol Radio show, Nicky Romero continues to innovate and evolve during these unprecedented times in the music industry. He recently debuted his ultra-modern “Another World” live stream concept this summer, and launched the Monocule alter-ego. With the announcement of Nicky Romero and Protocol Recordings’ partnership with Universal Music/Virgin Records Germany, the sky’s the limit. More info on Nicky Romero: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify |
How To Use Acoustics To Your Advantage Posted: 12 Nov 2020 03:55 PM PST Acoustics can make or break a performance. Whether it’s live or in a studio, you may hear different audio distortions and echoes without the right setup. Luckily, though, you can use your studio to your advantage — no matter the type of space or the size you have to work with. Typically, smaller rooms are better for recording music. Big, open areas tend to lead to distortion in the recording. Sounds have too many places to bounce off of and cause echos, reverb and noise. You can still make bigger rooms work, but ideally, you can find a smaller space to record in. To avoid all the annoying feedback, you’ll need acoustic treatment. This process involves getting panels to make your recordings as optimal as possible. That way, when you get to the mixing process, you won’t have to agonize over all the unwanted sounds and distortion. Acoustic Treatment To get the best quality for your recordings, you can use these types of treatment. Make sure to combine them into one system, or else you’ll likely get disruption. Reflection Panels You’ll need to cover your bases by dealing with frequencies, high and low. Start with reflection panels. These are thinner that you place vertically on the wall. They stop mid- and high-range frequencies from disrupting your recordings. Diffuser Panels As the name suggests, these panels diffuse sound. If a noise bounces around, it will inevitably cause some distortion. When these panels diffuse the sounds, though, you’ll get a crisper recording. Keep in mind that these should go on opposite walls in the room, usually in the front and back. You’ll want as much distance from the sound source as possible. Ceiling Clouds Ceiling clouds are easy to overlook, but they’re just as important as the other acoustic treatment options. You’ll attach these panels to the ceiling horizontally. If the soundwaves try to bounce from the walls, these “clouds” will catch and diffuse them efficiently. Bass Traps Lower frequencies can cause sound distortion, too. Here is where bass traps come in. They are either foam or fiberglass and go in the corners of the room. Then, you’ll have a foolproof and soundproof studio. Of course, soundproofing can involve other tools to improve your studio’s overall sound quality. Floor mats, wall fixtures and barriers will do the trick no matter where you are. When recording vocals, you’ll especially want to soundproof the area. Taking It Live When you go to a venue to perform live, you don’t want any audio issues. You want the same level of sound quality that you’ll get from a studio recording. Luckily, you can apply acoustic treatment options to venues as well. Again, smaller venues work best with acoustic treatments. Larger areas or stadiums will often have their own forms of sound mixing. Keep an eye on the floor, walls and ceiling of the venue. The construction of the building should match the needs of performers. If not, you can use panels and soundproofing to increase the quality. Then, focus on your speakers, instruments and microphones — you’ll kick feedback to the curb, and your sounds will improve.Play On These tips for using acoustics to your advantage can help you create a professional studio wherever you are. You can then enjoy the music-making and mixing process and not have to worry about any form of audio feedback.
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