Brooklyn 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....
View ArticleWatch Cymbals Eat Guitars Record With John Agnello In “Masters From Their Day”
In the new episode of “Masters From Their Day“, Staten Island indie rockers Cymbals Eat Guitars record a brand-new song (in one day) with producer/engineer John Agnello. The band and Agnello – who...
View ArticleRoland Systems Group Introduces R-88 8-Channel Recorder and Mixer
For all audio pros who ever find themselves going mobile – producers, live sound engineers, sound designers, TV/film locations recordings, Webcasters, podcsasters, and more – Roland is about to...
View ArticleCMJ Music Marathon 2012 Announces First 100 Panelists
Exchange information with the best of ’em at CMJ 2012. For some, the annual CMJ Music Marathon conjures up magical musical visions – five days and nights of 1,300+ shows are on tap at 80+ NYC venues...
View ArticleRecording Studio Sweet Spot: Stained Glass Studios-NJ — Weehakwen, New Jersey
Facility Name: Stained Glass Studios-NJ Website: Website is being created – contact Paul Cutri, pauliesounds@yahoo.com Location: Weehawken, NJ A control room with a unique pedigree. Neighborhood...
View ArticleLightning Boy Audio Announces Olympus Multi-Tube Stompbox & DI Box
Lightning Boy Audio, the handmade pedal manufacturer out of North Collins, New York has just released their second addition to their line with Olympus. Olympus is a multi-channel, multi-tube stompbox...
View Articleelysia Releases nvelope Rack
German audio manufacturer elysia – makers of the mpressor and xpressor – has released the rack version of their nvelope impulse shaper following the success of the 500 series nvelope released this past...
View ArticleReview: Etymotic MUSIC PRO 9-15 High Fidelity Electronic Musicians Earplugs
Earplugs equals ear protection, and every musician knows they are essential. Etymotic Music•PRO 9-15 earplugs have a lot going on inside. The problem when it comes to hearing protection has been this:...
View ArticleFocusrite Debuts Scarlett 2i4 Multi-out USB 2.0 Interface
The choices in high quality audio interfaces just keep expanding. Double your outputs — double your fun! The new Scarlett 2i4 from Focusrite. The latest development in this space comes from Focusrite,...
View ArticleBehind The Release: Grizzly Bear Shields
The sound of Shields is the last thing you’d expect from a collaboration between the abstract indie rockers Grizzly Bear and a mainstream mixer like Michael Brauer. Although he’s not well-known outside...
View ArticleUniversal Audio Now Shipping Apollo Thunderbolt
It’s been lusted over on forums for months – now its finally out of the pre-order zone: Universal Audio is shipping the Apollo Thunderbolt. If it’s the Apollo Thunderbolt ye seek, no more waiting...
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