Pensado Awards 2015: Winners, Recap & Review
The 5 Co-Hosts for the 2nd Annual Pensado Awards: Randy Jackson, Young Guru, Chris Lord-Alge, Sylvia Massy and Justin Meldal-Johnsen In the late 1950’s, the Hollywood Walk of Fame committee called on a...
View ArticleNew Gear Review: BAE 1073MPL
The BAE 1073 MPL 1073. Among audio engineers, these numbers evoke reverence, tradition, and occasionally, lust. The presence of these classic modules in so many famous studios, along with the records...
View ArticleWaves Audio Launches eMo D5 Dynamics Plugin: 5-in-1 Multi-Dynamics with...
It’s not an appetite for destruction – this is a parallel for detection. It’s 5 in 1 with Waves’ new eMo D5. If we seem to speak cryptically, allow us to clarify: Waves Audio has launched the eMo D5...
View ArticleEars Behind the Gear: Larry Pendergrass — Engineering What’s Next for Mackie,...
Behind every audio engineer, there’s an engineering exec like Larry Pendergrass. In July, Pendergrass was named SVP of Engineering at LOUD Technologies, and now he has a lot on his shoulders. There are...
View ArticleThe Best Way to Start a Mix?
Sometimes the worst way to to start a mix is at the beginning. What does that mean? Click below to find out as Justin Colletti offers a better way to start your mixes off right: … Read More
View ArticleUniversal Audio Introduces Apollo Twin USB Audio Interface for Windows Systems
As we’re all aware Universal Audio is no stranger to the OS X environment. In fact, UA has traditionally made its Apollo interfaces specifically available for Mac over Thunderbolt – Until today!...
View ArticleJBL Launches 7 Series — Next Gen Monitoring System for Post and Broadcast...
At IBC 2015, HARMAN JBL Professional (yes, that is the full legal name) has announced a new modular referencing monitor system. The take from this system is that it can be scaled to any size room, and...
View ArticleNew Plugin Review: The Axis EQ from Sly-Fi Digital
The Axis EQ plugin from Sly-Fi Digital Sly-Fi Digital, a newly founded digital arm of UBK Audio, launched last month with what seems like highly varied product line, especially when you consider the...
View ArticleTreasure From Trash: 3 Tips for Mixing with Distortion
Much of audio engineering is about avoiding distortion. Outside of guitar sounds and tube saturation, “distortion” is often considered a dirty word. “Dirty” is all a matter of perspective though, and...
View ArticleSteven Beer Publishes “Your Child’s Career in Music and Entertainment: The...
There’s no shortage of instant stardom machines to transfix kids and their devoted parents. From “America’s Got Talent” to “The Voice” – not to mention what a hot YouTube channel can do – fame today...
View ArticleNYC Event: Brooklyn StompBox Exhibit 9/19-20 at Main Drag Music in Brooklyn
Every year the Deli Magazine stomps on our dreams – and we love them for it. 44 manufacturers make 2015 the stompiest year yet! We’re talking about the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit, of course, happening...
View ArticleRoland Introduces JUNO-DS Synthesizer Keyboard
Roland has introduced their next generation of JUNO synthesizers with JUNO-DS. Expanding on JUNO’s sound quality, the DS includes improved pianos, additional organs, waveform expansion capability,...
View ArticleMaking the Mix Room: Michael James — Simi Valley, CA
Michael James is music. It’s at the center of absolutely everything he does. Michael James and 64 channels of summing mixers. The LA-based mix engineer has been riding high all year, thanks to a double...
View ArticleAKG by HARMON Introduces MicroLite Series of ‘Ultra-Miniature’ Microphones
Small is BIG! AKG has announced their MicroLite Series of wearable microphones. The small microphones are ideal for discrete vocal reinforcement applications including broadcast, theater, and...
View ArticleNew Plugin Review: AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb by UAD
Many great reverb plugins have come out in recent years. A few of my favorites include Universal Audio’s EMT plates and Lexicon 224, along with the more affordable Valhalla reverbs. While we could...
View ArticleFor Sale: Avatar Studios
This is NOT a scoop: Avatar Studios is for sale. Unarguably New York City’s signature audio facility, Avatar was first rumored to be available via a minimalist Billboard article that ran on Friday,...
View ArticleThe Second Life of Nashville’s Studio 19
Recently demolished to make way for a parking lot, this historic Nashville studio has risen from the ashes in a new location, arguably better than ever. The old location of Studio 19 on Nashville’s...
View ArticleAudient Now Shipping ASP8000 – 8 Channel Microphone Preamp
Audient is now shipping their ASP8000, offering expansion via ADAT. These eight additional channels features 118 dB AD Burr-Brown converters, Audient’s staple console preamp, and a dash of tone...
View ArticleEars Behind the Gear: Gregory “UBK” Scott of Kush Audio & Sly-Fi Digital
Gregory Scott (aka “UBK”) is the founder of Kush Audio and Sly-Fi Digital. “UBK” is an acronym that stands for “Useless Bank of Knowledge.” It was intended as sardonic and self-deprecating nickname,...
View ArticleNovation Introduces Circuit – Portable Synth, Sequencer, Drum Machine and FX Box
To put it short, Novation has created digital inspiration in a box. No strings attached (with the exception of headphones). This beat kitchen comes fully stocked with an array of pots and pads. Circuit...
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