Allen & Heath Debuts Qu-16 Compact Digital Mixer – For Studio, Live, Fixed...
Compact mixers are packing more and more into their svelte frames. The latest arrival on the scene is from Allen & Heath, which just unveiled the highly attractive Qu-16 compact digital mixer....
View ArticleBeyond the Basics: Harmonic Motion and the Root of All Music
Music is a rare kind of art form that is made entirely out of vibration. It’s at once both ephemeral and yet inherently physical. We will never be able to reach out and grab it in our hands, but it...
View ArticleKorg Announces Analogue Volca Line: Loop Synth, Bass and Rhythm Machine
Korg is marking it’s 50th anniversary right! Pioneers of powerful and compact music tools, Korg has now added the Volca series to the mix. The Volca Series includes the analogue Volca Beats, Volca Bass...
View ArticleNashville Analog Recording Destination, Welcome to 1979, Now Cutting Vinyl
Talk to Welcome to 1979 founder and engineer/producer Chris Mara, and you’ll be at least momentarily convinced (or reminded) that everything was better before the clock struck 1980. Mara has built a...
View ArticleSession Buzz: Who’s Recording In & Around NYC – A Monthly Report
GREATER NYC AREA: We’re all over the local and musical map in this month’s epic Session Buzz, as we trace recordings by the likes of Yoko Ono, Talib Kweli, John Zorn, MGMT, Wale, Hole, Okkervil River,...
View ArticleRemix Your Brand Launches in NYC – Licensing Company with an EDM Focus
There are generalists, and then there are specialists – the newly launched NYC music licensing company Remix Your Brand definitely qualify as the latter. The NYC licensing company Remix Your Brand is...
View ArticleInside Coachella: A Booking Agent’s Perspective
Next time you’re in the center of a music festival like Coachella, take a careful look around – there just may be Agents in your midst. If you see these people at Coachella, grab their card! Natasha...
View ArticleSSL Debuts Sigma – Remote Controlled Analog Mixing and Summing Engine
Summing is not sitting still. The latest addition to this competitive space is the SSL Sigma, a new “mix engine” that combines SSL SuperAnalogue summing with all the convenience and control that comes...
View ArticleHeavyocity Launches The AEON Collection – Extremely Deep Virtual Instrument
Synth lovers are on a roll, with tempting new options coming out a fast rate these days. A particularly significant new arrival is Heavyocity’s AEON, a highly compelling new collection of...
View ArticleWaves Launches GEQ – Classic and Modern Graphic EQ
WARNING: The following news item contains graphic images. Fortunately, the content is still safe for work – Waves has announced the launch of GEQ, a full-featured graphic equalizer plugin with both...
View ArticleSPL Debuts Crimson USB Audio Interface, Controller
The newest audio interface is going to make you see red – and hear it. Always-intriguing German manufacturer SPL devised this crafty device of which we speak: Crimson, a USB audio interface and...
View ArticleSync Summit NY Takes Place June 19-20 – High-Level Music Supervision Event...
Music supervision is set to take a star turn in New York City. Renowned music supervisor PJ Bloom of “Glee” is a key keynote for Sync Summit NY. The venue: Sync Summit NY, a conference taking place at...
View ArticleNYC Audio Post Re-Energized: Harbor Sound Arrives
Something is taking shape in TriBeCa. The vaunted film festival that carries the neighborhood’s name is going strong as always, but long after the screenings and schmoozing are over, notable film...
View ArticleMassey VT3 & CT5 Plugins Ported to VST
Massey’s VT3 EQ and CT5 compressor plug-ins are now available in VST format for both Mac and Windows. Massey CT5 2.4 The VT3 ($69) is a 3-band equalizer with a crisp, unique sound. And the CT5 ($75)...
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...
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...
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