About a year and a half ago, the founders of Splice completed their seed funding, setting the stage for an online collaboration tool that has changed the way many musicians and producers work together. Their new YouTube series ‘Learn With Splice‘ is be a way for users to … Read More
Learn With Splice: New Series from Some of YouTube’s Best Independent Educators
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Recording Studio Sweet Spot: Gold Coast Recorders – Bridgeport, CT
Close enough to be convenient – far enough from NYC to be a groovy getaway: Gold Coast Recorders just may be the missing link ye seek.
Audio attractions are ample at this Bridgeport, CT facility, and you can access them all just by hopping on the Metro North. Once there, … Read More
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“The Fabricated Female”— in Media, the VO Booth, and Beyond
Another angle on the “glass ceiling” recently went under the microscope in New York City.
(l-r) Julie Schubert, Felix Richter, Carrie Faverty, and Gretchen Carlson discussed “The Fabricated Female” at Lafatyette Cafe in New York City.
In a powerhouse meeting of the minds, Fox news anchor Gretchen Carlson moderated “The … Read More
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Review: Audio-Technica ATH-M70x Headphones
The ATH-M70X by Audio Technica
In both music and audio post work, there are a lot of situations where headphones are a necessity. Voice over and foley recording require headphones, you may find several pairs floating around in music tracking sessions, and you never know when you’ll have to plug … Read More
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Dave Smith Instruments Shipping Sequential Prophet-6 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer
The recently reacquired brand, Sequential, is Dave Smith Instruments’ original identifier for the vintage Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 synthesizer. Originally introduced in 1978, The Prophet-5 was the first analog synthesizer of its kind to offer patch recall, and one of the first polyphonic synthesizers ever.
The Sequential Prophet-6 has … Read More
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Black Lion Audio Releases Micro Clock MkIII
Chicago-based Black Lion Audio began their endeavors offering mods to the internals of popular audio gear with the goal of offering a higher-quality audio product for a reasonable price. Only later did the company begin offering their own line of boutique audio gear that now includes the Micro Clock MkIII… Read More
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How to Say Goodbye to a Studio: Recording “When I’m Gone” — by The Looking
How do you say goodbye?
Gaze your ears upon The Looking.
Carter, the foundation of The Looking, knew he had to depart his creative home. Astraea Studios on upper Broadway, would end a long run of tracking and mixing for him and his bandmates – a beloved 3,000 sq. … Read More
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Live Show Alert: Ozric Tentacles – B.B. King’s in NYC, June 14th
Did you ever want to meet a benevolent clutch of creatures from outer space? This Sunday is your chance.
The Ozric Tentacles are coming, in fine 2015 form.
Even better than their extra-terrestrial status is the fact that these beings are especially gifted at music. They land in the form … Read More
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Introducing SonicScoop’s Video Blog: “How to Record an Album (And How Not To)”
You asked for it, you got it: SonicScoop is ramping up the video side of the website, and to launch or new video blog, editor Justin Colletti has contributed an epic new post called “How to Record a Full Length Album (And How Not To).”
This concise-yet-detailed guide, … Read More
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Gear Review: Focusrite ISA One
The Focusrite ISA One.
The Focusrite ISA One is a single channel microphone preamp in a compact desktop format. It is a descendant of the preamps found in the legendary Focusrite Studio Console designed in the 1980’s for The Beatles’ producer, Sir George Martin.
ISA stands for “input signal amplifier” … Read More
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Audient iD14 Bus-Powered Interface Now Shipping
Audient is well known for their console mic preamplifiers found throughout their entire range of recording consoles and interfaces. Two of these same mic pres have been smuggled into the portable, interface that is the Audient iD14.
The Audient iD14 – Think of a bulldozer the size of a … Read More
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Sweetwater Has Expanded Its Headquarters & Showroom Store
Not just online: Sweetwater has expanded its in-house brick & mortar music store.
The musical instrument and pro audio distributor Sweetwater has recently made significant expansions and renovations to their headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The expansions provide Sweetwater employees with even more opportunities to absorb product knowledge from on-site … Read More
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Opinionated Audio: David Chesky on Binaural Recording & the Business of Specialized Sound
There is a method to their madness.
For Chesky Records, the how of recording is every bit as important as the who of their roster. This is an audiophile label that was founded not on the premise of spawning smash hits but on providing a distinct listening experience: creating … Read More
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BAE Audio Releases B15 EQ 500 Series Module
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GEAR REVIEW: All 3 Pocket Operators by Teenage Engineering
All 3 Pocket Operators by Teenage Engineering,
I always get dark when people refer to studio kit as “toys”. Especially when you save up the pennies to finally cop some new dopeshit microphone or some flavor of compression you didn’t previously have covered, and some well-intentioned friend offers congratulations for … Read More
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Dangerous Music Announces 2-BUS+ Analog Summing Mixer at Sweetwater Gearfest
Dangerous Music has rebuilt their iconic 2-BUS Analog Summing Mixer. One of the most iconic names in A/D summing, Dangerous has announced the 2-BUS+ at the Sweetwater Gearfest this year in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The legendary Dangerous 2-BUS has been rebuilt from the ground up.
The Dangerous goal behind the … Read More
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Video Blog: “Can You Master Your Own Mixes?”
Editor Justin Colletti is back on the new SonicScoop Video Blog. This time: “Can You Master Your Own Mixes?“
Once again, the title says it all. Justin presents the pros and cons of both DIY and collaborative mastering, and offers few tips on both approaches.
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Heavyocity Releases GRAVITY – Cinematic Scoring Tools
NYC’s own Heavyocity has released their latest pack of cinematic scoring tools – GRAVITY. The new virtual instrument comes with over 12GB of sounds, ranging from pads, hits, and strings, to ethereal chimes, ominous drones, and more.
GRAVITY drops the power of a sound design team right on your … Read More
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Star Studios: Owl City’s Sky Harbor – Minneapolis
Knowing how to write a hit certainly has its benefits.
Adam Young’s songwriting prowess got him to his own Sky Harbor.
Sure there’s fame, fortune, and the rush of hearing your song out in the cybersphere. But for those whose music and lyrics reach the upper echelon again and again, … Read More
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Event: Guitar Center Pro and Audio Alchemist to Host “Food|Drink|Audiospeak” In Albany, NY on July 8th
The sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of the professional audio community, GC Pro, will be hosting “Food/Drink/Audiospeak” alongside NYC-based firm Audio Alchemist on Wednesday, July 8th.
Click to enlarge the invite flyer.
The event will consist of a series of events and demos, showcasing … Read More
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