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Electro-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... 

JZ Microphones Launches J1 – Affordable Condenser Microphone

Microphone manufacturer JZ Microphones would probably never preach style over substance... 

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City Spotlight

In The Studio With…Joe Barresi — The Mixing Mindset for QOTSA, Chevelle & Bad Religion In The Studio With…Joe Barresi — The Mixing Mindset for QOTSA, Chevelle & Bad Religion

The relentless drive to keep learning, keep pushing and exploring has brought this producer/engineer some of today’s top rock, punk and metal acts. Get inspired.

The Mouse House: Lofty ‘Home Studio’ With A Big Sound The Mouse House: Lofty ‘Home Studio’ With A Big Sound

Chris Cornell and Weezer are among the artists who’ve tapped into Rich Mouser’s converted-home studio in Altadena.

Sonic Science: Studio Meets Laboratory at Stevens Institute of Technology Sonic Science: Studio Meets Laboratory at Stevens Institute of Technology

Audio and research are converging quickly in a new Hoboken facility.

Mixer Profile: Manny Marroquin Mixes Everything Mixer Profile: Manny Marroquin Mixes Everything

How Manny Marroquin keeps his edge bouncing from Bruno Mars to Lana Del Rey and Tegan and Sara to The Rolling Stones.

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Music Biz

Audio School: Boutique Recording Programs and Workshops Audio School: Boutique Recording Programs and Workshops

Four alternatives to your standard-issue audio education. From weekend workshops to intensive mentorships and a comprehensive audio academy.

“Sound Business”: Meet Pralaya Productions — Composing and Sound Design, Brooklyn “Sound Business”: Meet Pralaya Productions — Composing and Sound Design, Brooklyn

Our new series focuses on sonic mover/shakers — get an ad composing clinic to start.

Film Soundtrack Spotlight: Music Supervising “Love Sick Love” — From Score to Synch Film Soundtrack Spotlight: Music Supervising “Love Sick Love” — From Score to Synch

An indie film director and his music supervisor discuss their process.

Smarter in Sixty Seconds: The Beggar At The Side Of The Road Smarter in Sixty Seconds: The Beggar At The Side Of The Road

Why is the Rock & Roll Zen Master, Mark Hermann, daring you to look inside a box?

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Tech & Reviews

Pro Tools 11 Pioneer — Part One: Diving In Pro Tools 11 Pioneer — Part One: Diving In

Intrepid audio engineer Zach Hancock documents his transition to Pro Tools 11, in the first of a series.

iLok Service Breaks For 24 Hours, Causes Social Media Stir iLok Service Breaks For 24 Hours, Causes Social Media Stir

iLok’s new license manager offers welcome new features – all of which are overshadowed by a rocky launch.

Review: Ableton Push Instrument & Controller — By Erin Barra Review: Ableton Push Instrument & Controller — By Erin Barra

Ableton’s first hardware offering is about a lot more than just Pushing buttons.

Review: PSP SpringBox and PianoVerb2 Review: PSP SpringBox and PianoVerb2

Dan Knobler of Mason Jar Music shares impressions of the new PSP SpringBox and PianoVerb2 plugins in practice.

Elements of Mixing with Bassy Bob: The Decapitator – Small But Mighty Mix Tool Elements of Mixing with Bassy Bob: The Decapitator – Small But Mighty Mix Tool

Think you know everything you can accomplish with analog saturation? Prepare to think again.

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Outside Scoop

The Northside Festival — The “Local” in “Location” The Northside Festival — The “Local” in “Location”

Something essential distinguishes this homegrown NYC music gathering.

RIP Andy Johns — Producer/Engineer Who Recorded Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton RIP Andy Johns — Producer/Engineer Who Recorded Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton

A super studio talent passes away at the age of 61.

Shoot Online: Top Super Bowl Sonic Branding Spots Shoot Online: Top Super Bowl Sonic Branding Spots

Here’s a Super Bowl ad list you probably haven’t seen.

Engineering and Production GRAMMY Nominees Announced Engineering and Production GRAMMY Nominees Announced

The people behind the music were recognized at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Award nominations, held on December 5th.

RIP Dave Brubeck – Pianist and Jazz Composer RIP Dave Brubeck – Pianist and Jazz Composer

This giant of jazz was a West Coast to East Coast transplant.

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