First Look: Roli Block
January 30th, 2017 by SonicScoop
Thanks to B&H, SonicScoop’s Ryan Earnhardt gets to take the new Roli Block for a test drive. Get a “first look” at this innovative new touch-sensitive controller below:
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New Gear Review: AEA N8 Ribbon Mic [VIDEO]
January 30th, 2017 by SonicScoop
Ryan Earnhardt of Creative Sound Lab drops by SonicScoop to review the new N8 Ribbon mic from AEA.
Check out more from Ryan at creativesoundlab.tv
Learn more about the AEA N8 at ribbonmics.com/microphone/nuvo-series/n8
And hear more from musician Jordan Okrend at jordanokrend.com
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“Point of Departure”: A Profile of Producer Scott Solter
January 29th, 2017 by Daniel Shuman
This story first appeared in Trust Me, I’m a Scientist, December 3, 2012.
“I wasn’t interested in recording music because I particularly enjoyed putting up microphones,” says producer and engineer Scott Solter. “I wasn’t somebody who understood anything technical about audio – or anything technical at all.”
This might Read more...
In Memoriam: Alex Dengler – Marine, Audio Adventurer, and Inspiration
January 29th, 2017 by David Weiss
“Music will be my legacy.” – Alex Dengler
Back in 2014, I heard from a friend who wanted to connect me with someone interesting. He knew an aspiring young audio professional who was an ex-Marine looking for a studio job: Alex Dengler. Alex was a veteran and a Valedictorian – Read more...
Audio Post Facility Focus: Full English Post — Gowanus, Brooklyn
January 26th, 2017 by David Weiss
The British are coming! The British are co – oh wait, they’ve already arrived.
Anyone working in audio post stateside best be aware of Full English Post, a one-man tactical takeover of conventional mixing, sound design and VO recording for media. This solo onslaught is led by Kieran Kaye, an Read more...
New Gear Review: elysia MPressor 500
January 25th, 2017 by Paul “Willie Green” Womack
At the AES convention a few months ago, I found myself passing by the elysia booth, and considering how eye-catching their wares are, I just had to see what was new.
Among their latest offerings was a new 500 series version of their 2U rackmounted MPressor which debuted in 2007, Read more...
Op Ed: Too Much Auto Tune
January 24th, 2017 by Mike Major
When you auto-tune a blue note, what color does it become?
Auto. Tune. These two simple words, whenever used together and in succession, make my skin crawl.
It’s everywhere. If you listen to anything that’s been recorded in the last 10-15 years, it cannot be escaped.
It has become so Read more...
2017 NAMM Show Recap: New Gear Photo Journal
January 23rd, 2017 by SonicScoop
Did you miss the 2017 NAMM show? Or did you make it, but find yourself unable to wind through the huge number of new releases on display? Have no fear, we’ve got you covered with our latest photo journal of all the best new pro audio releases.
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5 Ways to Improve Your Recordings Before You Even Enter the Studio
January 19th, 2017 by Rich Crescenti
Recording your music for release can be an overwhelming proposition. Time, money, scope, goals—it’s hard to keep it all straight.
The studio itself can add even more stress, especially if you are multitasking, juggling the jobs of a musician, recording engineer and producer, all while you keep your day job. Read more...
New Software Review: PUNISH by Heavyocity
January 18th, 2017 by Jacob Roach
Heavyocity is not known for making mixing effects.
Until now, this 11-year old software company has made its name by designing creative virtual instruments, used by composers and sound designers all around the world.
Most of those instruments have been geared toward creating rhythmic and tonal soundscapes, but what really Read more...
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