After AES 2012: Asynchronous Audio
San Francisco was the site of the 133rd AES. Out of sync. From the moment the 133rd AES Convention opened up the showfloor at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, you could feel it: Things were out of place...
View ArticleNew Technology Highlights from AES 2012
The AES Convention has always been a time for new product announcements, and this year was no different. Although there were markedly fewer exhibitors this year than usual, almost all of the companies...
View ArticleUK Mic Brand Sontronics Launches Preamp & New Mic Packs
At AES this past weekend, Sontronics announced the launch and immediate availability of Sonora 2, a dual-channel solid-state preamp/DI that has been designed, developed and manufactured in the UK....
View ArticleiZotope Announces Trash 2 Distortion & Audio Mangling Plugin
Ready to trash it up all over again? Don’t be fooled — beneath the squeaky clean logo lies TRASH 2. GOOD. iZotope is following up on its classic distortion plugin Trash with Trash 2. Pricing has not...
View ArticleSoundToys Provides Storm Relief on Mon., 11/5 – 100% of Sales to Support...
How can YOU help after Hurricane Sandy? Plugin developer SoundToys has figured out a way: You can help SoundToys help victims of Hurricane Sandy. SoundToys announced the following today: “On Monday...
View ArticleMaster Class: Learn “The Art of Recording Classic Drums” with Rich Pagano of...
GREENWICH VILLAGE, MANHATTAN: Earlier this year, one of NYC’s top session and touring drummers, Rich Pagano, shared some of his studio expertise in an intensive way. His academic vehicle? A six-part...
View ArticleScenes From AES 2012
While NYC was getting pummeled by Sandy, we were out in San Fran, enjoying the sights and sounds of another AES Convention. Saturday night, we co-sponsored a party with some awesome audio brands – Burl...
View ArticleXILS-lab Launches LX122 & LX122 Premium — Rotary Speaker Emulation Plugins
Tired of spinning your wheels? Here’s another way to get around to that classic rotary speaker sound. The eccentric French software developer XILS-lab has just launched its LX122 and LX122 Premium...
View ArticleEvent Alert: Vienna Symphonic Library Clinic at Alto NYC (11/6 and 11/7)
Composers – you’re invited to a FREE Vienna Symphonic Library clinic at Alto Music NYC this week. RSVP to come by the Alto studio-showroom in Chelsea on Tuesday or Wednesday at 5PM and get a personal...
View ArticleBig Sounds for Small Speakers — Tracking for TV with Rich Tozzoli
RIVER VALE, NJ: When sound for picture is what’s needed, one composer the major networks turn to is Rich Tozzoli: GRAMMY-nominated producer, guitarist, mixer, and engineer. Composing tracks for Fox...
View ArticleBehringer Launches XENYX Q Series USB Mixers
Had enough clicking? Time to get your hands on some new faders that play particularly nice with your DAW. Behringer would like to engage your fingertips with its affordable new XENYX Q Series USB...
View ArticleMoog Music Announces 24-Karat Gold Minimoog — 10th Anniversary Edition
Now you can go gold immediately when you get a Minimoog. Today, Moog Music announced the release of the limited edition 10th Anniversary Minimoog Voyager. For a cool $15,000, you can get a 24 Karat...
View ArticleDrew Zingg Debut Album Arrives – Guitar Master Produced/Engineered by George...
Guitar lovers have a new record to feast on, courtesy of virtuoso guitarist Drew Zingg. Drew Zingg has stepped into the spotlight with his newly released debut album. One of the most sought-after...
View ArticleMusic and Strategy (NYC/LA) Promotes James Alvich to Managing Director
Personnel moves are in motion for the music supervision/licensing/sonic branding field. The latest leap is at Music and Strategy, also known as MAS, an NYC/LA-based music service agency of producers,...
View ArticleAudiofile Engineering Launches Triumph – All-New Audio Editor
They may not be sexy, but high-functioning audio editors are certainly essential. Now there’s a new one on the market, and its very cost-effective as well: Audiofile Engineering has announced the...
View ArticleMusic Spaces Hit Hard By Sandy – Here’s How You Can Help
Music community spaces including WFMU, The South Sound, Norton Records, New Amsterdam Records and Tape Kitchen were devastated by hurricane Sandy last week. Find out what you can do to help. When...
View ArticleInput\Output Audio Review & Interview: Metric Halo Production Bundle
In this episode of Input\Output, Geoff and Eli dig into Metric Halo’s Production Bundle of plug-ins, which have been newly ported to Avid’s AAX format. Get it free, here. The guys review the suite of...
View ArticleMaking a Studio Statement: Kaleidoscope Sound Opens The Patio
Some studios just refuse to sit still. Case in point is Kaleidoscope Sound, the ambitious facility operating from Union City, NJ. Founded by Randy and Amy Crafton, and Sal Mormando, in 2001,...
View ArticleEvent Choice: Off the Record with Scott Hull at City College, Thurs. 11/15
Ready to get together? (l-r) Join Scott Hull, Aaron Nevezie, and John Davis this Thursday for a free event at City College. NYC mastering house Masterdisk is co-sponsoring a compelling – and free —...
View ArticleAlchemy 1.5 Sampler Review, by Gabe Lamorie
There are countless methods for creating a unique soundscape. Whether its for audio branding or to develop an inspiring lead for that next big song, one thing is certain: samplers are becoming an...
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