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 illustration, we will label all room energy that is below 300 Hz. as waves and … Read More
Renew Your Room Acoustics, Part 1: Waves and Pressure
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137th AES Convention: G-Technology and Gobbler Partner For Streamlined Audio Storage and Transfer Solutions
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 to close that gap with the announcement of their new alliance.
At the AES Show this weekend, Gobbler … Read More
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Apogee 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 completely redesigned the Ensemble, leveraging the best of their innovations from products like Symphony I/O, Duet and Quartet with the new features … Read More
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Is 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 the master copies of a recording, from which all commercial duplicates could be made.
Today, the … Read More
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137th 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 PlugIn to the US. The mastering plug-in offers a variety of metering options for precision and a variety of … Read More
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Chandler Limited Introduces REDD.47 Tube Preamp – Latest Addition to Abbey Road Studios Series
There’s the music that came out of Abbey Road, and then there’s the gear. The former is available to all the world, while the latter has been a pleasure reserved for the select few.
Happily, one of the famed studio’s most desirable pieces of equipment has just gotten a … Read More
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SSL Debuts New Live L300 Compact Console, V2.5 Software
Small can be more: The Solid State Logic Live console line is the latest proof.
That’s because SSL has just announced the new SSL Live L300 console, a compact addition to their live console lineup. It joins the larger L500, launched in 2013, and brings with it a new … Read More
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137th AES in Review: What Happened in the Return to Los Angeles?
AES in LA rolls off the tongue nicely…and it sounds like the chorus of a breezy hit tune in the making.
The Los Angeles Convention Center was the AES mothership for 2014.
Anyone want to collaborate on this ditty? I’m not sure that anyone’s ever written a song about the … Read More
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SoundToys Announces Soundtoys 5 – All 12 PlugIns Together As One Effects Rack
Since their start, CEO and lead designer, Ken Bogdanowicz, has envisioned SoundToys plugins to be able to sculpt audio together as a single unit. The release of SoundToys 5 realizes this plan with all 12 SoundToys plug-ins in a single effects rack.
SoundToys 5 introduces a new rack platform.… Read More
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Gear Highlights from the 137th AES: 21 Picks to Power Your Studio
You know how we vibed off of the 137th AES. But what about the new tech that really tickles our fancy?
While the massive breakthrough eluded us in 2014, there was plenty of evolutionary elements to elevate the audio craft. In no particular order, here’s what we saw that … Read More
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Antelope Audio Launches Satori – Analog Monitoring & Summing System
It’s everything Zen, once again, at Antelope Audio.
The Om this time emits from Satori, a true analog monitoring and summing system just launched by Antelope. It builds on what the company started with its Eclipse 384 mastering AD/DA and monitoring controller, packing features like their relay-controlled stepped … Read More
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NYC Event: Brooklyn StompBox Exhibit – 10/25 & 10/26
Three times a charm – and four is just a little more.
We refer to the 4th edition of the Brooklyn Stompbox Exhibit, going down at Williamsburg’s famed Main Drag Music. Brought to you by The Deli, Delicious Audio, and Main Drag Music, this joyous overload … Read More
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Composer Cribs: Goodpenny – Chelsea, New York City
In NYC, dream teams are the standard, and Goodpenny is one place you’ll find a full set of composing talent.
Featuring David Wolfert, Andrew Hollander, and Lawrence Manchester, Goodpenny has some serious collective credits. Founder Hollander has co-written big hits as a songwriter (Celine Dion, Jacquie Lee, … Read More
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An Assistant Engineer’s Guide to Assisting Engineers (and Producers)
So, you’ve finally made it! Congratulations. You’re no longer “the intern”. You won’t be getting everyone’s coffee, picking up lunch orders, vacuuming the live room, and doing other menial chores all day, right? NOT SO FAST. Get ready for longer hours, little pay, and a lot more work.
If you’re … Read More
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Studio Prodigy Master Class Series – Recording Engineer Jim Scott Hosts Session Six
Studio Prodigy Master Class Series (SPMS) is a live attendance seminar where music industry professionals share their knowledge in major studios throughout Los Angeles. Past presenters include Eddie Kramer, Ryan Hewitt, Al Schmitt, and more.
Session Six will feature Jim Scott in his personal studio, PLYRZ, in Valencia, California. … Read More
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How is U2 Still Together?
In U2’s 35-plus years of existence, no member has ever died, been fired, or left. The members of U2 have never gone on an “indefinite hiatus” or succumbed to splintering solo projects. On the contrary, they have performed at an extremely high level and been one of the world’s most … Read More
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Audio Post Expansion: Heard City Constructing Brooklyn Facility in DUMBO
It was inevitable, but also curious that it took this long.
Nevertheless, the wait is over. An established Manhattan audio post facility is expanding across the East River, with audio post production company Heard City’s announcement that it will open a second facility in Brooklyn’s DUMBO neighborhood.
A Manhattan force … Read More
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Reloop Launches the Reloop NEON — Pad Controller for Serato, MIDI & DAW
NEON has launched – it marks Reloop’s first hardware controller for Serato.
An official Serato accessory, this is for the DJ seeking plug and play tactile control over their effects in Serato software. Helpful for all DJs and producers looking to integrate and manage effects into their mix it … Read More
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AMS Neve Launches Genesys Black – Digitally Controlled Analog Console
We have you now: Announced during the 137th AES convention and on display at the Professional Audio Design booth, the AMS Neve Genesys Black is a digitally controlled analog console.
Let’s clear up what, exactly, that means for this modern-age Neve:
Automation Control from any DAW DAW Communication via AES,… Read More↧
New Room: Frequency Recording – White Plains, NY
We salute our bravest – those tough-as-nails audio warriors who must record at any cost.
This is why we believe in rooms like Frequency Recording, a new take on founder Rich Fabrizio’s vision for a modern studio. This emerging engineer/mixer has made big strides on take two for his facility … Read More
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