Waves Releases H-Reverb Plug-In
Waves has introduced H-Reverb and it appears to bring us fresh and exciting tech for more control than Waves has produced in previous reverb plugins. Integrating their new FIR engine (Finite Impulse...
View ArticleHow to Keep Perspective During a Mixing Session
We mixers know all too well that mixes can be like black holes. If you keep a safe distance, you can generally preserve a healthy perspective and escape unscathed. But many of us allow ourselves to get...
View ArticleLA Event: IMSTA Festa — May 16th at SAE Institute
We love it on both coasts, and this weekend IMSTA and SAE Institute Los Angeles are partnering to host IMSTA Festa – leading the way with the reminder to “Buy The Software You Use”. IMSTA is a free...
View ArticleNYC Event: BMS’ “The Independent Artist as a Startup” – Thursday, 5/28
Back in November, we told you about the debut of an event series from the New York City-based Business of Music Seminars (BMS). BMS #2 is set for May 28th. Response to their first foray was...
View ArticleLive 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...
View ArticleIntroducing 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...
View ArticleGear 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...
View ArticleAudient 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,...
View ArticleSweetwater 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...
View ArticleOpinionated Audio: David Chesky on Binaural Recording & the Business of...
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...
View ArticleBAE Audio Releases B15 EQ 500 Series Module
BAE Audio has produced a multi-frequency EQ with the convenience of a 500-series module – the B15 EQ. The EQ module has 3 bands of EQ control. The bands have five selectable frequencies each, for a...
View ArticleGEAR 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...
View ArticleDangerous 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,...
View ArticleVideo 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...
View ArticleEvent: Guitar Center Pro and Audio Alchemist to Host “Food|Drink|Audiospeak”...
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,...
View ArticleStudio G Brooklyn and GaluminumFoil Productions Announce Partnership
In a hectic 2015 which has seen several New York city studios close, and a few more open, facility convergence is starting to take place. The SSL 8048 G+ in Studio G Brooklyn’s “A” room. To that end,...
View ArticleMusic for Picture: Max Farrar of LUC!D Productions
Max Farrar of LUC!D Productions. You may have heard his music before, but you probably won’t recognize his name. Max Farrar has kept himself busy by composing for commercials, TV shows, trailers, and...
View ArticleVideo: The Three Most Essential Recording Studio Upgrades
Editor Justin Colletti is back once again on the SonicScoop video blog. This time? The “Big Wins” of the audio world: Those upgrades that really make a huge difference and provide maximum return on...
View ArticleMOTU Releases Digital Performer 9
MOTU’s flagship DAW is now on version 9. Digital Performer 9 brings us new plug-ins, a hybrid-style synthesizer, and lots of workflow enhancements – user requested, of course. MOTU Digital Performer 9...
View ArticleNew Brainworx Opto Compressor Plug-In FREE for SonicScoop Readers
Our friends over at Brainworx and Plugin Alliance have just released two new compressor plugins, both based on one cool optical circuit: The full-fledged bx_opto ($149 MSRP) and a “stompbox” version,...
View Article