Cakewalk is making a strong break with DAW tradition — the company has launched an evolved audio software model with their new SONAR Membership program.
This is NOT a subscription, which according to Cakewalk actually amount to rental programs. Instead, after 12 months anything acquired during the membership is fully … Read More
In the summer of 2012, my father passed me a well-worn copy of New York magazine with a provocative cover story by Michael Wolff titled “A Life Worth Ending”. In the story, Wolff chronicles his mother’s steady decline through dementia. I still remember the quote on the cover: “Mom, … Read More
As NAMM 2015 approaches, audio companies are gearing up to show off new tech, including a few firsts.
Among these is the RNDI from Rupert Neve Designs. The new DI from RND is designed with a class-A based FET amplifier, providing high headroom, and allowing a variety of inputs … Read More
The Bunker Studio in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn has never been one to hunker down.
From the launch of its 3,000 foot space in 2012, to its swap from an Auditronics 501 console to a small frame SSL 4000 the following year, “evolve or die” seems to be the … Read More
The sound of Augspurger is still massive – but the famed speakers are getting more and more manageable for compact spaces.
The Duo 8, shown here atop the optional S12 sub, is set to debut at NAMM.
At NAMM, Augspurger Monitors, of Pembroke, MA will announce the launch of their … Read More
When you think of jazz music, Louis Armstrong is probably one of the first names that come to mind, and not because he stands among the genre’s best musicians, but because he was a crowd pleaser, a real people person. His song ”What a Wonderful World” is still considered to … Read More
The Culture Vulture is a unique piece of boutique hardware dedicated to adding all-valve induced harmonic distortion to sources. It was first introduced by Thermionic Culture in 1998 and has since seen a number of revised and special editions. There are currently four standard issues of the unit: The Solo … Read More
As part of UAD Software v8.0, Universal Audio is bringing new compatibility options into 2015 with their Apollo Expanded software – exclusively for Apollo interfaces.
This will allow users to daisy chain up to four Apollo interfaces via Thunderbolt, and combine up to six total UAD-2 devices. At long … Read More
Do you have a lot to say about sound? Do you want to expand your professional network? Do you have insights to share with your colleagues and teach to a new generation of audio engineers? Are you looking for a good excuse to audition and review the latest and greatest … Read More
(Editor’s update: On March 23, 2015, Avid announced that Pro Tools 12 is officially available. Pricing is as follows:
Pro Tools software monthly subscription (one-month license subscription with updates and support) starts at $29.99/month Pro Tools software annual upgrade plan (12 months of updates and support) starts at $199… Read MoreManley Labs has been at it for over 30 years now, and they continue to produce rock-solid tools for audio pros around the world.
Following the success of their CORE Reference Channel Strip, they now brings us the Manley FORCE – four channel vacuum tube microphone preamp aimed to … Read More
A big name in big consoles is now sharing their tech among the masses with the announcement of the VHD Pre for 500 Series chassis.
SSL serves up a double scoop of preamp flavor with the 500 Series VHD Pre.
Solid State Logic’s staple Duality, and XL-Desk console’s preamps … Read More
My Winter NAMM started early this year.
After a six-hour flight from JFK to NYC, I was more in the mode to make it to my Anaheim hotel, take a hot shower, and pass out before the next day’s convention center fray. But I couldn’t help talking to my friendly … Read More
The Slovakia-based company G-Sonique has produced another versatile plug-in for mixing and mastering. The affordable Audio Control AC1 emulates a console’s master section – more specifically the controls used to monitor a mix. With a few additions of their own, AC1 lets users critically listen to a mix at a … Read More
For many, this Super Bowl Sunday is the ultimate in sporting entertainment. For thousands of others, however, it represents the day before a killer new free online course from Berklee College of Music begins.
Erin Barra will lead “An Introduction to Ableton Live”, starting Feb. 2nd.
On Monday, February 2nd, … Read More
After years of Spectrasonics supporting their catch-all synthesizer, Omnisphere, the company just officially introduced Omnisphere 2 during NAMM 2015 in Anaheim, CA.
When Omnisphere was originally released, it provided sound designers and musicians with tools to discover a variety of sounds like no other synth before it. Spectrasonics is … Read More
Always put yourself in a position to win.
Whether the topic is football or mixing for original music and sound design, you can’t argue with that logic. At Yessian, they’re playing that strategy to the hilt, with a smart new facility in the Flatiron District, just north of their former … Read More
Portland, OR-based mic developer Ear Trumpet Labs specialize in manufacturing handmade microphones with vintage aesthetics and modern electronics.
Their new Evelyn stereo mic consists of two medium-diaphragm capsules spaced just enough for proper ORTF stereo recording. The microphones in Evelyn are a matched-pair and can function for a variety of … Read More
There comes a moment of joy and frustration with the appearance of the fourth piece of gear.
You already have an audio interface for your computer, the mic plugs into the mic jack and the guitar plugs into the instrument jack. Then you get a great new device with connectors … Read More
Ready to tackle three big audio topics in four hours, with an accomplished pro?
If that sounds appealing to you, then there’s an upcoming Premier Studios Session Seminar to put into your calendar: an afternoon with Anthony Daniel on Saturday, February 21st, from 12 PM to 4 PM.
Anthony Daniel … Read More
