Blue Microphones Launches “Fab Five Gear Up Giveaway” Facebook Sweepstakes —...
OK, we agree, this is pretty easy. Code Blue! Blue Microphones announced it has partnered with Fender, Genelec, Orange Amps and PreSonus to launch the “Fab Five Gear Up Giveaway” Facebook sweepstakes...
View ArticleJDK Audio Adds 8MX2 Preamp/Mixer to Product Line for Studio, Live Use
JDK Audio, the boutique audio technology brand within API, has expanded its product line with the addition of the 8MX2 preamp/mixer. The 8MX2, with its API origins, now flies the JDK flag. The 8MX2,...
View ArticleInside SoundCloud: How it Integrates with Other Apps, and Why That Matters to...
This is not a time to be shy about your sounds. Into integration: Henrik Lenberg, VP of Platform for SoundCloud. The clouds officially started parting for people who create songs – or just love them –...
View ArticlePSP Releases BussPressor Compressor Plugin
The popular plugin developers at PSP have released another compressor plugin for your consideration. PSP says "It's The Sound That Counts!" Definitely not the length of description in this case! The...
View ArticleBeatport Mixes Debuts: New Mixtape Download Store
Beatport, the international digital music store for dance music has launched a new service: Beatport Mixes. DJ's have a new revenue stream with Beatport Mixes. Already a a pioneer in in distributing...
View ArticleAll Mixed Up? Bass Management Techniques — by Jamey Staub
The latest in a series on raising your mix game, from the accomplished NYC mixer/producer Jamey Staub. Visit him early/often at http://www.jameystaub.com. How low can you go? Jamey Staub leads the way....
View ArticleCrysonic Releases Spectralive VISION — Vitality Plugin for Mixing, Mastering,...
Crysonic is a plugin developer known for their unusual approach to plugin design and attractive interfaces. The company is back with the new Spectralive VISION, offering extremely simple operation and...
View ArticleNeeta Ragoowansi Joins TuneSat as VP of Business Development & Legal Affairs
The NYC-based audio monitoring service TuneSat has named Neeta Ragoowansi its Vice President of Business Development & Legal Affairs. Neeta Ragoowansi Ragoowansi was previously Director of...
View ArticleAphex Aural Exciter and Big Bottom Now Available As 500 Series Module
Aphex has launched the EX•BB 500 module, a 500 series version of the Aphex Aural Exciter and Big Bottom processors. Aphex EX•BB (Click to enlarge) The mono EX•BB 500 module ($249) is the first release...
View ArticleReview: Toontrack EZ KEYS Grand Piano by Zach McNees
Most composers, engineers and producers will tell you that while you can get remarkably close with MIDI sounds and plug-in samplers, there are always a few instruments that seem too intricate and...
View ArticleSSL Launches Alpha-Link MX Audio Converters – Scalable High-Performance DAW...
Solid State Logic has made a significant addition to its line of offerings to personal studio/project studio users. Today, SSL announced the launch of Alpha-Link MX. Alpha-Link MX is the first of a new...
View ArticleWorkshop Choice: “Approaches to Film Scoring: Making Music for Media” with...
One of New York City’s classiest composers, Frank Ferrucci, will be presenting a free film scoring workshop on Wednesday, July 11th. The 2.5 hour class will be put on in conjunction with the Manhattan...
View ArticleNew Studio Openings: Degraw Sound in Gowanus, Brooklyn
When we last checked in with producer/engineer Ben Rice, he was working out of a “glorified home studio” called Newkirk Recording, where he tracked indie rock bands like The Mooney Suzuki, as well as...
View ArticleSlate Digital Launches Virtual Tape Machine – New Emulation Plugin for Mac & PC
Another shot has been fired in the Tape Emulation Wars! The latest salvo is from Slate Digital, who have just announced the availability of their new Virtual Tape Machine plugin (VTM). The Slate...
View ArticleBrooklyn Record Producer Scores Acclaimed Beasts of the Southern Wild
PARK SLOPE: Multi-instrumentalist record producer/mixer Dan Romer (Ingrid Michaelson, Jenny Owen Youngs, Jukebox the Ghost) is now officially a film score composer to watch out for. His first feature...
View ArticleLSR Audio Launches New “Single Knob” Series of Plugins for Mac & PC
The trend towards ultimate simplicity plugins continues, with LSR Audio’s launch of its new “Single Knob” series. The SK series from LSR Audio goes straight for the sound. Almost certainly inspired by...
View ArticleSteve Lillywhite, CBE, Is Named 133rd AES Convention Keynote Speaker
The 133rd AES Convention, being held at San Francisco’s Moscone Center Oct. 26-29, 2012, has chosen to kick off in compelling fashion. Steve Lillywhite, CBE, will set the tone for the 133rd AES. The...
View ArticleNext NYC NARIP Music Supervisor Session – ESPN’s Kevin Wilson, 7/18; NARIP...
NARIP, the National Association of Recording Industry Professionals, will presents its next NARIP Music Supervisor Session on Wedensday, July 18th. The featured music supervisor will be Kevin Wilson of...
View ArticleDave Gahan of Depeche Mode: An Inside Look at His Very Personal Studio
New York City and rock stars were made for each other. Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan has many good reasons to settle in NYC. Wherever in the world these musical success stories – and we’re talking the...
View ArticleSony/ATV Completes $2.2 Billion Purchase of EMI Publishing
For a quick but essential update about the high end of music publishing, read Ben Sisario’s Q&A in the New York Times with Martin N. Bandier. Over 1.3 million additional songs are now under the...
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