News

Lauten Audio Introduces FC-387 Atlantis – New Solid State Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Another intriguing new product introduction that took place at the 2012 Winter NAMM... 

Behringer Announces iSTUDIO Audio Interface for iPad and iPad 2

With winter NAMM 2012 at an official end there are sure to be dozens of new products... 

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NYC Spotlight

Brooklyn 2.0: The New Bunker Studios Offers Next-Level Recording Experience Brooklyn 2.0: The New Bunker Studios Offers Next-Level Recording Experience

Check out the sights and rates on this new tracking room in Brooklyn, purpose-built for live ensemble recording.

The Art of VO Production: Pomann Sound Breaks it Down, Step by Step The Art of VO Production: Pomann Sound Breaks it Down, Step by Step

Think recording, mixing, editing and delivering voiceovers is a snap? Get enlightened on everything that really goes into it.

The Hamptons — Now with World Class Sound: MonkMusic Elevates East End Recording The Hamptons — Now with World Class Sound: MonkMusic Elevates East End Recording

It turns out an elite studio was very much needed in this neck of the woods — top engineer Cynthia Daniels was happy to accommodate.

NYC Studio Tour: South Brooklyn NYC Studio Tour: South Brooklyn

Learn where living legends of jazz and metal record their masterpieces, and find some surprisingly affordable production spaces south of Prospect Park.

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Music Biz

NYC Indie Labels: Frenchkiss Records NYC Indie Labels: Frenchkiss Records

As the major labels crumbled around them, Frenchkiss Records grew and grew. This week, Frenchkiss announces the launch of a new record label group that aims to give other indie imprints the resources they need.

Op-Ed: SOPA Blackout – The Morning After Op-Ed: SOPA Blackout – The Morning After

Why I refuse to take sides on the SOPA debate. And why you should too.

Audio Post Moves: Phil Loeb, Keith Reynaud, and Gloria Pitagorsky Depart Sound Lounge, Announce New Audio Company Audio Post Moves: Phil Loeb, Keith Reynaud, and Gloria Pitagorsky Depart Sound Lounge, Announce New Audio Company

An unexpected addition to the thick audio post competition in NYC.

The SonicScoop Year in Review: Top NYC Music Business News and Trends of 2011 The SonicScoop Year in Review: Top NYC Music Business News and Trends of 2011

This year had some of everything — you may be surprised at just how many big developments went down in our town.

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Tech & Reviews

2012 Winter NAMM Tech Highlights 2012 Winter NAMM Tech Highlights

What were the big announcements in audio and music production? LA producer/engineer Bo Boddie offers his impressions on the latest from UA, Dangerous, Slate, Moog and more…

Review: Line 6 POD HD Desktop by Gabriel Lamorie Review: Line 6 POD HD Desktop by Gabriel Lamorie

An in-depth look at this compact pathway to tone creation. How does Line 6′s amp modeller cut it in the studio?

Review: Universal Audio UAD Ampex ATR-102 Plug-in Review: Universal Audio UAD Ampex ATR-102 Plug-in

It looks like the real thing, but does it sound like the real thing? Engineer/mixer Geoff Sanoff puts the UAD plug-in version of this classic tape machine through its paces.

“Insert Scene” by Erin Barra: Confessions of an Auto-Tune Aficionado “Insert Scene” by Erin Barra: Confessions of an Auto-Tune Aficionado

If you can drop the attitude, Antares’ infamous plug-in can be a plus for your productivity.

Review: Toontrack EZmix 2 by Zach McNees Review: Toontrack EZmix 2 by Zach McNees

Your work needs to sound good right out of the gate. This new tool simplifies the mixing process for composers, songwriters and intermediate engineers.

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Outside Scoop

Pedal Review: Dwarfcraft Devices Eau Claire Thunder Pedal Review: Dwarfcraft Devices Eau Claire Thunder

This pedal cranks out all manner of fuzz from the blunted, smokey kind of Sabbath style fog to the much more modern aggressive waves of noise rock bliss.

NAMM 2012: Delicious New Guitar Products NAMM 2012: Delicious New Guitar Products

All in all NAMM 2012 was overwhelmingly iOS-centric, with a nod to the vintage and analog sounds of yesteryear as well.

Pedal Review: Seymour Duncan Deja-Vu Delay Pedal Review: Seymour Duncan Deja-Vu Delay

The Deja Vu’s strength lies in its flexibility and precision when dialing customized sounds into a live environment.

Trust Me I’m a Scientist: The Art of Choosing Speakers Trust Me I’m a Scientist: The Art of Choosing Speakers

Professional speaker selection is demystified with these insights.

Hip Hop Agent Cara Lewis Departs William Morris for Creative Artists Agency NYC Office Hip Hop Agent Cara Lewis Departs William Morris for Creative Artists Agency NYC Office

A top agent, whose roster has included Eminem, Kanye West and the Roots, jumps ship.

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