Underground Enclave: The Hidden Clan
In the world of electronic music, Forbidden Society's latest album, 'Lonely Road', stands out as a beautiful, dark, and dense body of work. The album, a deviation from the well-traveled path for the duo, was created using PreSonus' Studio One 6, a digital audio workstation (DAW) that has become a favourite among musicians and composers.
Studio One 6 offers a robust feature set and seamless workflow, making it an ideal choice for composing, recording, mixing, and mastering. The DAW's intuitive and streamlined interface, even for complex projects, is a testament to its user-friendly design.
One of the key features that sets Studio One 6 apart is its drag-and-drop workflow. This accelerates creative work and simplifies complex tasks, making it an efficient tool for musicians. Other time-saving features include Freeze and Transform virtual instrument tracks, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and macros that reduce repetitive mouse clicks.
The DAW also boasts a wide assortment of Native Effects plug-ins, such as Pro EQ, Tricomp, Mixverb, and Groove Delay. These are favoured for their ease of use and sound quality. For instance, the Pultec Passive EQ (Type T) was used on the drum bus to add subtle tone and definition, while the Fabfilter Pro-Q 3 was relied upon heavily for EQ and mastering, appreciated for its mid/side processing capabilities and frequency spectrum analyzer.
The Oxide Tape Recorder plugin was employed to impart a warm, analogue tape-like quality to the mix, while the Capitol Mastering Compressor served as a first-stage compressor on the master chain. The user has also transitioned to Universal Audio's (UAD) subscription-based plugin model, expanding their sonic possibilities.
Studio One 6's integration with Splice offers direct access to thousands of free and regularly refreshed loops and samples, enhancing sound library resources without the need for a separate subscription. The software's live looping, integrated pattern editing, and time-stretching features also empower diverse musical creativity.
The user's extensive use of iZotope Ozone 11 in their mastering chain, particularly the Exciter module, adds subtle harmonics and tone-shaping capabilities to master tracks. However, sometimes, a lone transmission can be found hidden in the noise of 'Lonely Road', a testament to the album's intricate layering and production.
Forbidden Society was encouraged to explore personal and musical themes for 'Lonely Road', and the voice in the album can be heard if listened to closely, dwarfed by the violence yet present. 'Lonely Road' is a deviation from the well-traveled path for Forbidden Society, and with Studio One 6, they've found a powerful and practical tool to bring their unique vision to life.
The software's community is supportive, and Studio One 6 is well-suited for both novices and experienced producers. Its workflow and functionality help maintain motivation and productivity throughout the production process. With its combination of robust capability and accessibility, Studio One 6 is undoubtedly a practical and powerful choice for musicians and composers.
In the midst of working on Forbidden Society's 'Lonely Road' album, the duo employed Studio One 6, a favored digital audio workstation (DAW), for composing, recording, mixing, and mastering. This powerful tool, with its user-friendly design and time-saving features such as drag-and-drop workflow, Freeze and Transform virtual instrument tracks, and customizable keyboard shortcuts, allowed them to bring their unique vision to life efficiently.
