Universal Audio Announces AMS RMX16 Reverb and Softube Summit Audio TLA-100A...
Exclusively available for the UAD platform and Apollo interfaces, Universal Audio has released a reverb plugin two years in the making. The AMS RMX16 plugin is modeled after the actual RMX16 hardware...
View ArticleTrack Attack! Recording “Rosie” at These Outer Spaces Studio, Brooklyn
A rock opera in 5:44 – that’s what you’re in for with “Rosie.” She will, she will, ROCK YOU: The inimitable Sylvana Joyce. It takes a special track to take you on a massive journey in a short amount of...
View ArticleRIP Mike Skinner: Producer, Drummer, Audio Adventurist
He could leap into a frenetic beat or lock into a solid groove. He could keep it subtle or go absolutely all out. I loved watching Mike Skinner play drums. Mike Skinner (photo courtesy of Kevin...
View ArticleUnpopular Instruments in Popular Music: 9 Sonic Oddities
Tired of the traditional dominance of guitar, bass, and drums in pop music? Here are 9 instruments that have made it into popular music that you either didn’t know about, can’t pronounce, or wouldn’t...
View ArticleCrane Song Announces INSIGNA Valve-Based Tube EQ for the 500 Series
A tantalizing new unit is headed for your 500 rack. INSIGNA, the third and final edition to Crane Song’s 500 tube series debuts in December. Coming soon is the Crane Song INSIGNA, a valve-based tube EQ...
View Article“Sync Songwriter Workshop” Launched by The SongHunters & Flavorlab – 10/27 in...
Here’s a whole new way to get in sync with music supervisors. Music supervision service The SongHunters are co-launching the first “Sync Songwriter Workshop”, along with… The first “Sync Songwriter...
View ArticleStartling Startups: Hookist – Social Songwriting Collaboration
What’s the best first line of a song about coming home? The answer may well be up to you, even if the singer is world famous. Hook(ist) will hook you in. As you’re about to find out. Songs take on a...
View ArticleLaCie Announces Super Fast d2 Thunderbolt 2 External Hard Drive
Associated with professional media storage, LaCie’s hard drives provide reliable storage options for all. The latest in LaCie’s d2 line, Thunderbolt 2 comes available with USB 3.0 and – you guessed it...
View ArticleSSL Announces Mid-Scale Analog Console – XL-Desk
Recent releases from Solid State Logic express their catering to the modern-day recording studio. Usually meaning compact size, more DSP, and more DAW integration. But SSL is still known for their...
View ArticleSonicScoop Redesigns Site, Launches New “SonicScientist” Section
The 21st century keeps on unfolding, and so does SonicScoop. This week, we’ve launched a fresh new redesign and are happy to announce a whole new section on the website, called “SonicScientist”....
View ArticleTascam Now Shipping US-2×2 and US-4×4 USB Audio/MIDI Interfaces
Tascam adds two interfaces to their portable line, both equipped with their Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps (hybrid XLR/TRS for the 2×2). The US-2×2 and US-4×4 can record up to up to 96kHz/24-bit via...
View ArticleDawner Prince Effects Launches Viberator Stereo Vibe Pedal
Straight from Croatia, Dawner Prince Effects wants to get your attention. SonicScoop sez – attention granted! With the shipping of the Viberator, created to give a recharge to the beloved Uni-Vibe...
View ArticleMy GO TO…Mix Bus: Three Pros Share Their Secret Weapons
In this edition of the GO TO series, we’re focusing on the big picture. Specifically, your mix bus or master fader as it relates to mixing music. Whether you’re mixing on an analog console, in the box...
View ArticleNYC Event: Attend the BB4 Studios Debut – Brooklyn, 10/23
An enticing new audio facility is set to arrive in Brooklyn. But don’t expect a low-key intro for this studio – BB4 is set to make a splash on impact. Join BB4 as they hit the ground running on October...
View ArticleAntelope Audio Introduces MP32: 32 Channels of Rack-Mount Preamps
Antelope Audio has announced the MP32 as part of their product unveiling for the 137th AES convention. The signal chain is designed to be open and transparent, complementing their Orion 32...
View ArticleRenew Your Room Acoustics, Part 1: Waves and Pressure
The energy that we put into our listening rooms, home theaters, and professional recording studios comes in two main forms. We have waves of energy and we have rays. For purposes of this discussion and...
View Article137th AES Convention: G-Technology and Gobbler Partner For Streamlined Audio...
It’s no secret that the entertainment industry works daily with massive amounts of data. Some of those users prefer external drives, and some prefer cloud storage. Well, G-Technology, and Gobbler plan...
View ArticleApogee Introduces New Ensemble
Apogee Electronics has announced their new Ensemble 30×34 Thunderbolt 2 audio interface for Mac-based studios. New Apogee Ensemble ($2,495). Click to enlarge. With this latest iteration, Apogee has...
View ArticleIs the Mastering Engineer Still Relevant?
A Neumann lathe, used to cut master discs for the production of vinyl records. Years ago, the term “Mastering Engineer” was a very literal one. The “M.E.” was simply the person responsible for creating...
View Article137th AES Convention: RTW Mastering Tools PlugIn Makes US Debut
RTW is a software developer with nearly 50 years of combined audio software and hardware under their belt. Based out of Cologne, Germany, they are officially introducing their RTW Mastering Tools...
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