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 time, but this hyperkinetic new single from the rising NYC … Read More
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 Devine’s Tumblr blog — credited there to Emily Driskill)
I was as floored as … Read More
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 be able to play without removing from a living creature first.
The Glass Harmonica
The Glass … Read More
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 for the 500 format. Using a dual triode circuit with a 12AX7 tube, … Read More
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 interfaces.What really makes the new interface shine are the built in condenser microphones – a … Read More
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 supposed to. Like the guitar or drum tech who keeps a live show running smoothly while lurking in … Read More
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 with UAD-2 plugins are about to move even faster.
(Editor’s Update, 10/8/14: Universal Audio announced that this … Read More
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.” Musicradar.com labeled the software, “Everything you need in one synth.”
A bit of full disclosure: I’m a contrarian, … Read More
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 Academy and its Producers & Engineers Wing, Portnow will discuss challenges and opportunities facing recording professionals, and actions proposed by … Read More
October will be informative right off the bat for audio heads.
That’s because the month begins with veteran FOH engineer Jim Yakabuski joining Meyer Sound instructor Buford Jones as a special guest, in the newest sessions of the company’s Mixing Workshop webinar series.
Meyer Sound connects you with top FOH … Read More
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 time, but for one reason or another, I managed to put it off for … Read More
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 its respective compressor controls including individual gain-reduction metering.
The unique interface simplifies dialing compression at any frequency.
Flexibility … Read More
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 newly refurbished world class facility in TriBeCa, is for sale … Read More
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 unveiled makeovers for both their Broadway Room and their Crosby Room. The producer-centric Broadway Room … Read More
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 Workshop”, a new music supervision-based event, has been announced by The SongHunters and Flavorlab.
The Sync Songwriter Workshop will … Read More
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 analog roots – with the release of the XL-Desk SSL will continue the lineage by delivering an analog console, … Read More
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”.
SonicScientist has its roots in a blog called Trust Me, I’m a Scientist, created by SonicScoop writer … Read More
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 USB, and their class compliant drivers provide compatibility with Windows and iOS devices out of the box. Included … Read More
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 effect – a development which adds versatility for modern guitar players while still preserving vintage tonal character.
Gauranteed … Read More
