Sample Logic Releases Thunder Springs – Hybrid Percussion Virtual Instrument
Sample Logic is a company who’s aims to develop “cutting-edge virtual instruments that ‘blur the line between music and sound design.'” They have clearly met their own expectations with the release of...
View ArticleReview: Ableton Push Instrument & Controller — By Erin Barra
Ableton’s Push is many things, but at its very essence it’s an instrument that’s been created for the electronic musician. Not to say that it can’t be used by a traditional musician or instrumentalist,...
View ArticleiLok Service Breaks For 24 Hours, Causes Social Media Stir
PACE launched a new desktop-based version of their industry-leading license manager late Sunday night. Unfortunately, the new release left some iLok users with a bit more than “Zero Downtime.”...
View ArticleWaves Launches RS56 Universal Tone Control – Abbey Road’s Passive EQ “Curve...
It’s comforting to know there are so many classic pieces of gear still to be emulated. The latest beloved hardware to go into the box is a classic Abbey Road mastering EQ that migrated into the mix...
View ArticleNYC Event Choice: SteveStock — A Summer Music Celebration, at Pianos, June 18
What’s the true sound of summer? There are many muses on these warm nights, but here in NYC we heed the siren call of SteveStock. SteveStock is about to start… Hosted and curated by the plugged-in...
View ArticleThe Northside Festival — The “Local” in “Location”
What differentiates the Northside Festival? James C. McKinley of The New York Times gets to the heart of why this Brooklyn music gathering, which begins today, is different. Read the full article here....
View ArticleRadial Engineering Announces PreMax Channel Strip for 500 Series
Since creating the Workhorse 500 series module rack and mixer, Radial Engineering has been making waves with their innovative contributions to the 500 market and they continue to take the reins with...
View ArticleMaxSynths Releases DSP-2 Vocal Processing Plugin
MaxSynths, a plugin developer based out of Milan, Italy, has released a multi-function processing plugin specifically designed to work with vocal sources. The plugin functions as a compressor with...
View ArticleWin a Free Studio Day — SweetSounds Studios in NYC Launches...
Guaranteed exposure for your music and a chance to record at one of NYC’s best new recording studios – it’s a can’t-lose scenario. What could you do with a day at SweetSounds Studios? We refer to the...
View ArticleIn The Studio With…Joe Barresi — The Mixing Mindset for QOTSA, Chevelle & Bad...
“Every penny that I’ve ever made went back into audio gear.” Joe Barresi‘s passion for his work is palpable, and not just in the rows of guitars, amps or stacks of gear you see around his studio in...
View ArticleJZ Microphones Launches J1 – Affordable Condenser Microphone
Microphone manufacturer JZ Microphones would probably never preach style over substance – that said, there’s a uniquely appealing aesthetic to the gear that’s being created by this Latvian outfit. The...
View ArticlePro Tools 11 Pioneer — Part One: Diving In
The first in a series about transitioning to Pro Tools 11, by Zach Hancock, Chief Engineer at Downtown Music Studios. It’s hard to imagine a more passionate group than the pro audio community. Even...
View ArticleElectro-Harmonix Releases 8 Step Program – Analog Expression/CV Sequencer Pedal
With Electro-Harmonix’ wide array of guitar pedals, it’s great to know that they can consistently produce original pedals that are surprisingly functional. Their latest addition is the 8 Step Program....
View ArticleMusic-On-Picture: HiFi Project + Jaguar
Spark44, the ad agency behind the new F-Type luxury sports car from Jaguar, tapped LA/NYC-based music house HiFi Project for their new commercial, “Biggest Want”. According to HiFi Creative Director...
View ArticleLive Sound Insight: Gaining Confidence and Consistency, with Ryan John
The first in a series of live sound interviews and spotlights by audio engineer Jon Lurie. Ryan John’s live sound clients include Robin Thicke and Mayer Hawthorne. Learning to Fly In 2002, Charlie...
View ArticleLine 6 Announces Relay V75-SC Wireless Handheld Microphone — Features Four...
Relay is the Line 6 solution for wireless musical performance. Although Line 6 does have other wireless microphones, the Relay V75-SC is the first to be released under the Relay brand, previously only...
View ArticleUnpaid Intern Lawsuits: What Every Studio Owner Should Know
By now, many studio owners have probably heard about the rise of class action lawsuits against businesses that rely on illegal unpaid internships. In late 2012, Charlie Rose’s for-profit production...
View Articleu-he Releases Satin Tape Machine Plugin
The plugin developer u-he has made quite the name for itself with its popular Zebra synth engine along with their many Uhbik FX plugins that are available as Propellerhead Rack Extensions. Their latest...
View ArticleWaves Releases J37 Tape Saturation Plugin
Waves Audio and the one and only Abbey Road Studios have partnered to release a tape saturation plugin designed after the exact model used to create some of the greatest tracks of all time. J37 Tape...
View Articleu-he Releases Satin Tape Machine Plugin
The plugin developer u-he has made quite the name for itself with its popular Zebra synth engine along with their many Uhbik FX plugins that are available as Propellerhead Rack Extensions. Their...
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