Black Iris/White Iris: The Indie Rock Music House & Record Label Win-Win
WILLIAMSBURG: It’s become a popular career move in recent years, but there was a time not too long ago when indie musicians weren’t so big on writing for advertising. Of course it wasn’t for lack of...
View ArticleProduction Music Association Elects Warner/Chappell Production Music CEO...
A seasoned music executive has stepped to the forefront of the Production Music Association (PMA). Randy Thornton is the new Chairman of the PMA. The PMA, which promotes and protects the rights and...
View ArticleThe Big List of Free Pro Tools Plugins
For a long time, it’s been easy to find a whole world of free VST and AU plugins on the web. But for users of Pro Tools – arguably the most popular professional DAW in the U.S. – pickings have always...
View ArticleRupert Neve Designs Launches 8-Channel Neve 5088 Discreet Analog Mixer
One of the biggest names in pro audio ever has just gotten smaller – and that may be a very good thing. The 8-channel Neve 5088 at engineer/composer Michael Cohen’s studio in Sarasota, FL . Rupert Neve...
View ArticleNovation Launches MiniNova Synth
Novation has released the new MiniNova, a compact synthesizer that packs new features like push-button Animate controls and Novation’s brand new voice effect: VocalTuneTM. MiniNova will be available in...
View ArticleJünger Audio Introduces V*AP Voice Processor for VO Studios, Radio
The all-important human voice is getting some extra attention at the upcoming IBC 2012. VO and radio engineers will get a workflow boost from Jünger Audio’s new V*AP Voice Processor. Next week,...
View ArticleNative Instruments Introduces Next Generation of MASCHINE Groove Production...
The experience of working with one of the top hardware groove boxes is about to receive a significant upgrade. MASCHINE is about to sound better by looking better. Native Instruments has announced the...
View ArticleMarshall Introduces Hanwell Anniversary Edition Loudspeaker – First-Ever...
Looks like Christmas just came early for every music head on the planet. Name us someone who WOULDN’T want this in their home. Marshall Headphones and Marshall Amplification have announced the very...
View ArticleNeyrinck Upgrades V-Mon Post Monitoring Plug-In for Pro Tools, with AAX Version
A new audio post monitoring option for AAX is a welcome development. In keeping with that sentiment, San Francisco-based post plugin specialists Neyrinck has announced the availability of an AAX DSP...
View ArticleMusic Supervising the 2012 NFL Season: Rob Rudkin of CBS Sports
WEST SIDE, MANHATTAN: In the NFL, 65 preseason games are played, followed by 256 regular season matches, then 10 post season games plus the Super Bowl. A healthy percentage of those are carried on CBS....
View ArticleBrooklyn Autumn Guitar Show Returns Sunday, September 9
It only happens twice a year…and no, we’re not talking about the equinox. It’s time for the Brooklyn Autumn Guitar Show, marking it’s 2nd Annual appearance at Brooklyn Bowl (and following the...
View ArticleApogee Unveils Quartet 4×8 Audio Interface For Mac
Apogee today announced the new Quartet 4-in x 8-out USB desktop controller and interface for Mac-based studios. The new Apogee Quartet ($1,295) pictured with an Apogee Ensemble desktop studio Featuring...
View ArticleOp-Ed by Erin Barra: Sample This Blog! Why It’s Time for a Sampling Revolution
Absorb another fierce op-ed from Erin Barra, and don’t miss her contest with Ableton and ProAudioStar at the end of the article. Since the dawn of humanity, we have been creating art and innovating...
View ArticleAudio Post to Expand in Brooklyn: Brooklyn Sound Society Acquires New Building
The art of audio post is poised to get a major buildout in Brooklyn. Led by founder Neil Benezra, Brooklyn Sound Society (BSS) has announced the purchase of a three-story building in the Bedford...
View ArticleFocusrite Launches New Portable Audio Interface: Forte
Focusrite has launched a brand new portable audio interface, called Forte. Focusrite Forte The new Forte is Focusrite’s “best” 2-input, 4-output USB (2.0) audio interface; it works with both Mac and...
View ArticleMarc Alan Goodman’s Building Strange Weather Blog: Sheetrock, Soffits and a...
Latest in the “Building Strange Weather Blog” series by producer/engineer and studio owner Marc Alan Goodman. Click to start at Step 1: Finding A New Home; #2: Design; #3: Waiting For Permits (Part 1)...
View ArticlePlugin Roundup: Frequency Analyzers and Metering Tools
There’s no substitute for mixing with your ears. Too much visual stimulation can be a hindrance where audio craftsmanship is concerned, and because of this, one of my favorite plugins to date is a...
View ArticleKorg Introduces Krome Music Workstation
A leader in producing excellent keyboard workstations, Korg has announced their latest addition to the category with Krome. Among other additions, Krome’s new ‘ground-breaking’ grand piano promises to...
View ArticleFocusrite Launches iTrack Solo For iPad
Focusrite turns its attention to recording on the iPad with the launch of the new iTrack Solo – a compact, aluminum cased 2-channel interface for the iOS platform. It is also fully compatible with Mac...
View ArticleAvid Launches Pro Tools|HD Native Thunderbolt Interface
There are plenty of laptop jockeys who have been hoping that the capabilities of Pro Tools|HD Native might be delivered into their realm. Thunderbolt for Pro Tools HD Native has officially arrived....
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