Joey Sturgis Releases Signature Vocal Compressor/Saturator Plugin —“Gain...
Joey Sturgis has taken his 10+ years experience in aggressive vocal production and packed it into his new signature vocal plug-in – “Gain Reduction.” Condense an intricate chain of affects into a...
View ArticleDangerous Music Launches New “Dangerous Compressor” — For Tracking, Mixing &...
The wait is over: One of the most highly anticipated dynamics units in a long time, the Dangerous Compressor from Dangerous Music, has finally arrived. The result of two+ years of field testing and...
View ArticleSmarter in Sixty Seconds: Make Your (Musical) Mission Statement!
It’s that once in a lifetime crossroads of being a kid and starting to grow up. Ahh…to be 13 again. Volkswagen introduced the Golf in 1975 — but that’s not important right now. Never again will you...
View ArticleReview: SoundToys MicroShift by Zach McNees
These days, as audio plug-ins have become more of the standard than the alternative in the pro audio community, a few brands have become ubiquitous with the DAW experience. SoundToys, for example,...
View ArticleThe Maio Collection – New Inspired Drum Library from Matthew Weiss
Matthew Weiss is a knowledgeable and prolific mixing and recording engineer with a passion for defined audio quality. Now, his excellent tips on tracking and mixing — as seen on SonicScoop Content...
View ArticleRiptide Music Group Born Out of Riptide / Pigfactory Merger
Riptide Music and Pigfactory — two well-known Los Angeles-based sync licensing and publishing companies — have merged, and will now be doing business under the name Riptide Music Group, LLC. Riptide...
View ArticleMix With The Masters Announces Tom Elmhirst Seminar, August 13-19
We can tell you first-hand: Being in the studio with Tom Elmhirst is an unforgettable experience. Tom Elmhirst shares his expertise in the latest Mix With The Masters. No surprise, then, that this...
View ArticleRonin Applied Sciences Launches Dove LDC FET Mic, Archangel Passive Gain Mic...
“The combination of the Dove mic and Archangel preamp brings about a paradigm shift – a different and interesting reality.”—Joel Hamilton, in Tape Op Ronin Applied Sciences, the Brooklyn sonic...
View Article333 Recording Debuts: An Advanced Studio with TriBeCa Views
TriBeCa, Manhattan: There are recording studio architects, there are recording studio owners – and ne’er the twain shall be one and the same. Unless you’re talking about 333 Recording, which just...
View ArticleOp-Ed: Where are All the Chicks?
The music industry studio scene is the largest sausage party I’ve ever been to. I used to think being “one of the guys” was pretty cool and counted myself lucky to be included in all the inappropriate...
View ArticleAntelope Announces Zen Studio, A Powerful & Portable New Audio Interface
Antelope Audio unveiled the new Zen Studio portable audio interface at Musikmesse this week. The Zen Studio has 12 mic pres, Antelope’s signature clocking, on-board DSP effects with multiple monitor...
View ArticleUniversal Audio Launches New Analog Classics Bundles for UAD-2, Apollo Audio...
If a little is good, a lot must be better, right? Universal Audio clearly concurs, with the launch of their new Analog Classics plug-in bundles for the Apollo interfaces and UAD-2 DSP Accelerator...
View ArticleSoundToys Launches Little PrimalTrap Plugin Free, + Get “Plugged-In for Life”
This is more than a plugin launch – it’s a lifestyle. This little delay is part of something bigger. Nothing’s more fun than a delay, and the new SoundToys Little PrimalTap is a solid gold blast. Just...
View ArticleRupert Neve Designs Announces SwiftMix – Motorized Fader Automation for 5088...
Rupert Neve Designs hit their personal best in consoles with the original design of the 5088. While the sonic character may be a staple among console sound, it may have been missing something vital....
View ArticleStudio Makers Spotlight: Francis Manzella Design
Ears of experience pay off. Francis Manzella hears where you’re coming from. Designers operating at the level of Francis Manzella – Fran to his friends – create world-class sound facilities following...
View ArticleRME Introduces Fireface 802 – 60-Channel USB/Firewire Audio Interface
RME is adding to their line of compact firewire interfaces with the Fireface 802. RME’s staple firewire/USB interface line comes equipped with powerful features and the 802 is no exception. With the...
View ArticleReview: Nemesis NeoFM Synthesis Virtual Instrument, from Tone2
Few developers can consistently pump out quality product after quality product, but Tone2 seems to be making this a regular habit. The synth developer is constantly carving their own path within synth...
View ArticleLine 6 Announces AMPLIFi FX100 – iOS, Cloud-Enhanced Multi-Effects Pedal
Already making waves with the introduction of their cloud-enhanced AMPLIFi guitar amp (covered in our NAMM wrap-up), Line 6 is now introducing a cloud-enhanced multi-effects pedal to their new AMPLIFi...
View Article“Rock Facilitator” Spring 2014 Announced – April 5-6 at Excello Recording,...
Hugh Pool is about to connect you to the ROCK. The Excello live room: Picture yourself here — LEARNING STUFF! Yes, one of Brooklyn’s foremost recordists has announced the Spring 2014 “Rock Facilitator”...
View ArticleLive Sound Leaders: Ben Findlay’s Path to Mixing Peter Gabriel, Paul...
One key to success in the fast-paced world of audio is the ability to adapt. For an artist, producer, engineer or manufacturer, having the ability to go with the flow will make it much easier to garner...
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