Line 6 Introduces Sonic Port VX Mobile Audio Interface
Line 6 remains a dedicated provider of creative tools for musicians on the go. Expanding on that dedication, they have now introduced the Sonic Port VX – the second of their Sonic Port line of...
View ArticleAlternative Audio Careers: Luke Furr — Founder of Shoreview Distribution
Behind the gear in your studio is an unseen force: the distributor. Luke Furr launched Shoreview Distribution in 1989. It’s not manpower that you think about very often because, well, you’re not...
View ArticleUniversal Audio Announces UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt DSP Accelerators
Universal Audio has just gone deeper into audio space with its UAD-2 Satellite line – the relentless sound pioneers have introduced their new UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt DSP Accelerators. Macs mixing...
View ArticleReview: An Unorthodox Look At Synthmaster 2.6 — by Nick Messitte
Since its release, Synthmaster—a semi-modular synth by KV331Audio — has garnered heaps of praise from audio critics: Rob Mitchell of Soundbytes wrote that it’s “tough to find something it can’t do.”...
View Article137th AES Approaches: Neil Portnow of Recording Academy Giving Opening...
The 137th AES Convention is just around the corner and key announcements have begun. First, President/CEO Neil Portnow of The Recording Academy is giving Friday’s opening keynote. Representing The...
View ArticleIs Pro Tools Certification Worth It? 3 Great Reasons (and 3 Terrible Reasons)...
Recently, I was fortunate enough to have an employer provide the funds for me to attend Pro Tools Certification training classes. I had thought about taking one of these courses on my own for a long...
View ArticleDrawmer Introduces the 1973 – Three-Band FET Stereo Compressor
Ivor Drawmer has drawn on thirty-plus years of hardware design to introduce the 1973 compressor. The three-band FET unit is split into variable low, middle, and high frequencies. Each section contains...
View ArticleVolant Studios in TriBeCa, NYC, For Sale For $2 Million Plus
If your mind’s eye is picturing a fully built out studio in downtown Manhattan, you might not have to lift a finger to make it happen. You will, of course, have to sign a large check: Volant Studios, a...
View ArticleStudio Upgrades: Sweet Sounds — Bringing Up The “Broadway”&“Crosby Rooms
One thing we’ve always liked about the SoHo studio Sweet Sounds, since we first wrote about them in late 2012, is that they’re like Lowe’s: never stop improving. The forward-thinking facility has just...
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...
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