Although the technology and methods used in our industry have changed and will continue to change, the overall goal of recording hasn’t evolved much at all: We still must start with a sound source, transducers to change the signals into other types of energy, and finally a storage medium for … Read More
Review: Universal Audio Apollo Twin DUO — by Rich Crescenti
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Producertech Launch Online Training Site for Maschine
It’s not just a Maschine, it’s a way of life.
That seems to be how the educators at Producertech feel, considering the inspired energy behind http://www.maschine-courses.com. Their new site is designed from the ground up to provide quality online training for Native Instrument’s increasingly popular groove production studio, Maschine… Read More
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Sparkplug Launches – New Sharing Economy Marketplace for Musicians, Audio Pros
Will this development spark a disruption on how musicians and audio pros rent instruments, space and gear?
Sparkplug has officially arrived — a new way to share and locate musical tools.
The New York City-based tech startup Sparkplug has launched, creating an innovative online community marketplace specifically for musicians and … Read More
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Inside Red Bull Studios with Vacationer and Chris Tabron
Vacationer at work in Red Bull’s New York studio.
The band Vacationer released an album near the end of June that sounds bigger, glossier and more alive than their past efforts.
Their first record, 2012’s Gone, had been competently produced in a repurposed loft space in the Bedford Stuyvesant … Read More
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BBE Sound Releases Sonic Sweet v3.0 PlugIn Bundle – Complete with Mach 3 Bass
The new Sonic Sweet v3.0 bundle from BBE Sound includes completely re-worked versions of the their staple D82 Sonic Maximizer plug-in H82 Harmonic Maximizer, and the L82 Loudness Maximizer plug-ins. The “Optimised” versions will introduce better functionality and greater sound clarity that is on par with their hardware predecessors.
This … Read More
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“The Mindful Musician”— Mindfulness Training for Better Recordings and Performances
Image by Flickr user Dierk Schaefer
During a recent band practice, my mind began to wander, as it sometimes will when you’re playing the same song for the 100th time. I started thinking of future article ideas: “Maybe I should research and write something about mindfulness and music,” I thought, … Read More
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Waves Announces SoundGrid Studio System – Audio Networking Platform
Constantly expanding their capabilities, Waves has conquered plug-in development and has even dipped their toe in the virtual instruments realm. Now with the release of SoundGrid Studio System, Waves treads new territory with a platform that will enhance user’s existing software/hardware integration and workflow in the studio – not … Read More
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“The Show Must Go On”: A Tribute Concert for Larry Swist – 8/6, Buffalo, NY
One of audio’s greats will soon be at the center of a sound celebration.
Larry Swist will be in the room on August 6th.
On Wednesday, August 6th, an all-star lineup of musicians and engineers will gather in Buffalo to play “The Show Must Go On”, a tribute … Read More
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Recording Studio Sweet Spot: Ground Control Studio – Williamsburg, Brooklyn
The stars are out in Brooklyn. And when we’re talking about Ground Control Studio in Williamsburg, it’s a veritable constellation of attractions that make this facility worth a look.
Synth enthusiasts are Moog welcome at Ground Control.
On the technical tip, there’s a custom Neve A10118 Custom 20 sidecar that … Read More
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MOTU Announces Three New Thunderbolt Interfaces – 1248, 8M, And 16A Audio Interface
A trio of new high-tech interfaces from MOTU are loaded with more than the average audio interface.
All three models are available in the same footprint with differences in I/O – 1248, the flagship model, offers 8 x 12 balanced TRS I/O, four digitally controlled mic-pres, two front-panel hi-Z … Read More
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Mixer Clinic: Understanding Artist Expectations — Featuring Dunson’s “B.A.D.A.R.”
Every mix I do starts with a conversation with the artist.
Mixer Brandon Lackey heads up the Lineup Room.
My goal is to deliver something great. The best way for me to do that is to get a clear understanding of what each artist considers good. Music, like food, is … Read More
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TransAudio Group To Distribute Bettermaker’s Analog EQ’s With Plug-In Remote Control
Bettermaker is behind a few of the most unique analog equalizers that have been produced in our modern age — starting now, US distributor TransAudio Group can get Bettermaker’s latest and bestest into your hands.
Their flagship model, EQ232P, has two completely analog signal paths who’s parameters can be controlled, … Read More
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How to Make a Production Music Library in 10 Steps — Lessons From The Vault
We’ve been making music for a long time. And we’ve been lucky enough at Stephen Arnold Music to produce branded music packages for some of the largest networks in the world.
Volumes from Australia/Singapore-based collective SongZu are among many offered by The Vault.
When we produce a volume of production … Read More
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G-Sonique Releases Pultronic EQ-50M Mid-Range Vacuum Tube EQ
Based on the design of their popular EQ-110P plug-in released a few years ago, G-Sonique is taking their Pultronic design to the mid-range with EQ-50M.
The plugin focuses to add more color and harmonic character to the mid-range. G-Sonique claims that their new plug-in is perfect for adding more … Read More
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Stewart Copeland, Jeff Beal To Keynote 1st Annual Production Music Conference — LA, 9/12
If its masterful mentors you seek, look no further.
Stewart Copeland (picture) will keynote the afternoon session of the PMC, and Jeff Beal will keynote in the morning.
The first annual Production Music Conference (PMC) is arriving in Los Angeles on September 12, and with it comes an opportunity to … Read More
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Drums Anywhere Debuts – Turns Any Surface Into a Drum Kit
This may be a drum dream come true.
Of course, nothing stands in for a real drum kit. But for any personal studio producer or composer tired of trying to bang out a natural rhythm on a MIDI keyboard, the newly launched DrumsAnywhere http://www.DrumsAnywhere.com should prove to be a far … Read More
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Return of the Record Label Recording Studio – ECR Music Group’s NYC Home Base
Is the record label recording studio back on the rise?
ECR Music Group’s studio provides a welcoming window on recording.
Time was when a record company and their own recording studio were inseparable. Some of the most cherished music ever has sprung from facilities that were entirely owned and operated … Read More
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Mix with Maury: How and Why Distortion Can Replace the Need for EQ & Compression
Get a sharp idea of what distortion can do for your mixes. (Image by Shutterstock)
As mixers, two of our main objectives are to achieve a balance in both the frequency response and the dynamic range. Many might assume that EQ and compression are the tools used to address … Read More
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XILS-lab Releases DeeS – Transparent De-Esser Plug-In
DeeS from XILS is the first of a new plug-in line designed to provide phenomenal production possibilities.
DeeS promises to rid your precious recordings of sneaky sibilance with ease – Removal is applied via a selectable frequency knob that shows the effects through a real-time Frequency Graph. Through incoming analysis, … Read More
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Mix With The Masters Announces Michael Brauer – November 9-15
Want to close out 2014 in style?
Your ears and eyes will be opened by Michael Brauer.
The year’s finale for Mix with the Masters assures it, hosting mixing superstar Michael Brauer from November 9-15th at the residential Studio La Fabrique in the South of France.
The NYC-based mixer has … Read More
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