Ears 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 ArticleNew Gear Review: Kaya Saturation Plugin by Sly-Fi Digital and UBK
When I was presented with the opportunity to review the Kaya from UBK’s new plugin line, Sly-Fi Digital, I decided I wanted to approach it in a different way. “Kaya” by Sly-Fi Digital and UBK The...
View ArticleNashville Event: 3rd Annual Gear Expo Expands Panels
The Nashville Gear Expo keeps getting bigger. Gear + party=AWESOME The third annual addition of the event is taking place this Saturday, September 26 from 10 AM-4 PM. It all goes down at Vintage King...
View ArticleLIMITED TIME: Sonarworks Offers Free Headphone Calibration Software with...
If you’ve been poking around the site the past couple days, you may have noticed a special new offer from our friends over at Sonarworks. From now through September 30th, SonicScoop readers can get...
View ArticleLA Event: Sony Pictures Post Production Services to Host “Mix Presents Sound...
LA-based audio professionals with an interest in sound-four-picture can get a 2-for-1 this weekend. Not only will they get to learn from elite men and women in the industry, but they will receive...
View Article9 Tips for Tracking Bands Live in the Studio
Photo by Flickr user Dave Kobrehel Whether it’s for aesthetic reasons or simply to save money, I’ve seen a renewed desire among musicians to record as a full band in one room with no overdubs. Tracking...
View ArticleIK Multimedia Announces AmpliTube 4
IK Multimedia recently announced AmpliTube 4. For those unfamiliar with the virtual guitar and bass tone creator, AmpliTube allows users to search an internal library of virtual guitar pedals, effects,...
View Article5 Ways to Create More Realistic Bass Lines
Electric bass lends itself well to sampling—but you need to channel a bass player if you want a sampled electric bass part to sound convincing. These tips will help create bass parts where people will...
View ArticleRockruepel Now Shipping Limit.One – Transformer-Based Analog Limiter
The release of Rockruepel’s Limit.One is here. The transformer-based limiter can provide brickwall limiting, and handle mono or stereo sources, while ensuring to maintain the original waveform – no...
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 ArticlePaul McCartney, Lou Reed, Bjork, Mark Ronson Recording at Avatar
We've got the latest on who's been recording at NYC's Avatar Studios most recently. Check it out: In the legendary Studio A...Paul McCartney recorded a Buddy Holly tribute with producer David Kahne and...
View ArticleAvatar Studios Hosts James McCartney, Travis Barker, Regis Philbin, Roberta...
The rooms at Avatar Studios have been crowded this past month, with projects for everyone from global artists to talk show royalty. Top producers and engineers have been in on many of the sessions as...
View ArticleUniversal Audio Clinic Featuring Vaughan Merrick at Alto NYC, 11/17
On Thursday, November 17, Alto Music NYC will host a Universal Audio clinic led by Grammy-winning recording/mix engineer Vaughan Merrick (Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Jason Mraz). See and hear the UA...
View ArticlePro Tools 10: Worth It?
One month ago, Avid surprised many of their users by releasing Pro Tools 10 before the dust had even settled on Pro Tools 9. We ask some of the early adopters whether the features justify the price....
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