Studio Buddy for Windows

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Download.com staffAugust 20, 2015

Developed by professionals, this free application dispenses very useful audio-engineering tips. Studio Buddy couldn't be easier to use; you simply select a recording topic from the left box, and the right one will display detailed information. However, we wish the app could be minimized to your taskbar, and it would be nice if the window could be resized for easier reading. The program offers quite a bit of information on how to record certain instruments, microphone choice and placement, and usage of outboard gear such as compressors. You'll also find tips for equalizing and mixing music once basic tracking has been finished. Studio Buddy offers a quick-search option, but beyond that, you won't find any features. Professional audio engineers probably won't need this program's help, but amateurs and home hobbyists are sure to find this freebie informative.

Studio Buddy for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: July 9, 2002

Latest update: August 20, 2015

Version: 1.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 44,268

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3.8/5

12 User Votes

does it work in xp?
luckydarthApril 6, 2008
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Ummm....what about XP and up
sr5iFebruary 7, 2008
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2002???? Couldn't tell you a good thing. I hear great reviews but it doesn't even work with XP? Too bad.
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It's old. Few people will even be able to download it.
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PERFECT
rabbitkillrunNovember 4, 2007
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I do a several live events and this is really useful for finding out the type of mics to use and other useful tricks.
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The only problem is the window can't be resized so it's not as easy to read as it could be, but apart from that...
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MRz Review: Good!
abiheiriSeptember 24, 2005
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Nice info
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samll gui. cant resize. <p>hard to read <p>could have been done on a text file instead of an app.
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Nice and helpful
jes2005February 21, 2005
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At first browsing, this seems to be a nice offering from those "in the know." A good tool to have available on your computer for when you need it. It covers alot about setting up for recording in a home studio (mic tips), but not much on home recording software tips. (Ie what is compression, reverb, delay, etc..) That's the only reason I'm giving it 4/5, not 5/5, because that's what I hoped it would contain. Nonetheless it's free! Totally free and seems to very genuine. If you like this type of informative help, and don't want to spend months on posting boards like I originally did to get up to speed on all this recording mumbo-jumbo, I recommend you contact Shure for some of their great manuals. They've got some great informative guides and even CD-ROMs. They can help you get up to speed quickly.
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Doesn't have that much information in regards to operating home recording software. Though is great for many other topics. Seems pretty stable. I'm even running it on XP, though XP isn't listed in its OS.
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does exactly what it says on the tin
September 22, 2004
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a good selection of concise and well written tips on recording techniques. whilst most of it can be found in various location on the internet, and in paper format as well, studio buddy provides detailed concise information, without too much 'waffling'. i'd recommend this to anyone wanting to learn more about recording techniques. if you already make a living from recording then this is not for you.
eXcElLeNtOmUnDo!
December 29, 2002
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Yeah it rules dude like ummm... you cant do anything about it man!! Its like cows eat grass and you cant do anything about it man!
really good for learning the "tricks" of the trade
November 25, 2002
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If you are an engineer, this is a valuable tool to help you with a lot of small tricks. It will only help you though, if you have a great deal of equipment in your studio. I highly recommend this as a great reference tool for most small recording projects.
A good help to anyone with a home studio
November 14, 2002
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I thought I'd write a review cause no one yet has given this a serious review. This is a good program that contains lots of information for anyone who records music in a home studio. If you dont record music, this won't be of much help to you.
Its okay i guess
August 21, 2002
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If your bored check this out

Developer’s Description

By Studio Buddy

Learn audio-recording tips for the home enthusiast.

Studio Buddy provides audio-recording tips for the home enthusiast. It was created by two talented and 20-year-tenured engineer/producers with major credits in recording and record producing, and programmed by the code gurus at Metrolite Multimedia.