IK Multimedia Releases iRig HD for iPhone, iPad and Mac
IK Multimedia just did their fellow musicians a solid by releasing their iRig HD. Behold, the iRig HD in all its sleek glory. For those of us who do not require an A/D instrument interface that comes...
View ArticlePlogue Releases Chipcrusher – Bitcrusher, Speaker Sim and Noise Machine
Plogue is an indie audio software developer based out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They present some creative options to the audio world and their new Chipcrusher plugin is no exception. Chipcrusher...
View ArticleSonnox Launches Oxford Limiter for AAX
There’s one less limitation on Avid’s AAX format. Sonnox’ Oxford Limiter has arrived for AAX. In other words, Sonnox announced it has launched the Oxford Limiter plugin for AAX. It is available in the...
View ArticleSonic Science: Studio Meets Laboratory at Stevens Institute of Technology
Rob Harari is facing a very different kind of student body. Standing in front of the newly minted music studio at the Stevens Institute of Technology – College of Arts and Letters (CAL) in Hoboken,...
View ArticleEvent Choice: “Audio Restoration in the 21st Century”— AES NY, Tuesday 6/11
If it’s the yin and the yang ye seek, look no further than the Audio Engineering NY section meeting this Tuesday, June 11th. Free and open to the public, they are presenting a compelling discussion,...
View ArticleSample Logic Releases Thunder Springs – Hybrid Percussion Virtual Instrument
Sample Logic is a company who’s aims to develop “cutting-edge virtual instruments that ‘blur the line between music and sound design.'” They have clearly met their own expectations with the release of...
View ArticleReview: Ableton Push Instrument & Controller — By Erin Barra
Ableton’s Push is many things, but at its very essence it’s an instrument that’s been created for the electronic musician. Not to say that it can’t be used by a traditional musician or instrumentalist,...
View ArticleiLok Service Breaks For 24 Hours, Causes Social Media Stir
PACE launched a new desktop-based version of their industry-leading license manager late Sunday night. Unfortunately, the new release left some iLok users with a bit more than “Zero Downtime.”...
View ArticleWaves Launches RS56 Universal Tone Control – Abbey Road’s Passive EQ “Curve...
It’s comforting to know there are so many classic pieces of gear still to be emulated. The latest beloved hardware to go into the box is a classic Abbey Road mastering EQ that migrated into the mix...
View ArticleThe Mouse House: Lofty ‘Home Studio’ With A Big Sound
ALTADENA, CA: Monday morning at 11am is a great time to maneuver around L.A. The freeways leading in and out of the city are abnormally empty, rocketing me from downtown to Pasadena in under 20...
View ArticleNYC Event Choice: SteveStock — A Summer Music Celebration, at Pianos, June 18
What’s the true sound of summer? There are many muses on these warm nights, but here in NYC we heed the siren call of SteveStock. SteveStock is about to start… Hosted and curated by the plugged-in...
View ArticleThe Northside Festival — The “Local” in “Location”
What differentiates the Northside Festival? James C. McKinley of The New York Times gets to the heart of why this Brooklyn music gathering, which begins today, is different. Read the full article here....
View ArticleRadial Engineering Announces PreMax Channel Strip for 500 Series
Since creating the Workhorse 500 series module rack and mixer, Radial Engineering has been making waves with their innovative contributions to the 500 market and they continue to take the reins with...
View ArticleMaxSynths Releases DSP-2 Vocal Processing Plugin
MaxSynths, a plugin developer based out of Milan, Italy, has released a multi-function processing plugin specifically designed to work with vocal sources. The plugin functions as a compressor with...
View ArticleWin a Free Studio Day — SweetSounds Studios in NYC Launches...
Guaranteed exposure for your music and a chance to record at one of NYC’s best new recording studios – it’s a can’t-lose scenario. What could you do with a day at SweetSounds Studios? We refer to the...
View ArticleIn The Studio With…Joe Barresi — The Mixing Mindset for QOTSA, Chevelle & Bad...
“Every penny that I’ve ever made went back into audio gear.” Joe Barresi‘s passion for his work is palpable, and not just in the rows of guitars, amps or stacks of gear you see around his studio in...
View ArticleJZ Microphones Launches J1 – Affordable Condenser Microphone
Microphone manufacturer JZ Microphones would probably never preach style over substance – that said, there’s a uniquely appealing aesthetic to the gear that’s being created by this Latvian outfit. The...
View ArticlePro Tools 11 Pioneer — Part One: Diving In
The first in a series about transitioning to Pro Tools 11, by Zach Hancock, Chief Engineer at Downtown Music Studios. It’s hard to imagine a more passionate group than the pro audio community. Even...
View ArticleElectro-Harmonix Releases 8 Step Program – Analog Expression/CV Sequencer Pedal
With Electro-Harmonix’ wide array of guitar pedals, it’s great to know that they can consistently produce original pedals that are surprisingly functional. Their latest addition is the 8 Step Program....
View ArticleMusic-On-Picture: HiFi Project + Jaguar
Spark44, the ad agency behind the new F-Type luxury sports car from Jaguar, tapped LA/NYC-based music house HiFi Project for their new commercial, “Biggest Want”. According to HiFi Creative Director...
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