Review: Focal Alpha 65 Active 2-Way Near Field Monitor — by Carmen Borgia
Focal is a French company that designs and manufactures a wide variety of speakers and other products in the areas of audiophile, home cinema, headphone and car systems. In the world of studio...
View ArticleiZotope Releases RX 4 and RX 4 Advanced — Audio Repair and Enhancement Toolkit
Recent recipient of an Emmy for RX, their flagship audio repair and enhancement software, iZotope now brings to us their fourth edition. Along with being able to already handle problems like noise,...
View ArticleThe Ever-Expanding World of Eurorack Modular Synths
The Doepfer A-100, originator of the “Eurorack” modular synth format. The world of electronic instruments once seemed stubbornly esoteric and entirely niche-focused, dominated by huge wooden boxes...
View ArticleStuder Debuts Vista V Digital Console
Swiss-based company Studer has been catering to professional audio since 1948. Taking their popular Vista X console to the next level in processing and functionality, Studer is now introducing the...
View ArticlePSP Audioware Launches PSP MasterComp V1.8.0
One of the most revered plugin compressors available just got a little better. The PSP MasterComp keeps movin’ up. The Polish developers PSP Audioware have just launched PSP MasterComp V1.8.0, a nifty...
View ArticleMix with Maury: EQing Drums to Enhance Low Frequency Transients
This is the second in a series by Andrew Maury. See his first article, “How and Why Distortion Can Replace the Need for EQ & Compression.” Something I’ve started doing is EQing very sharp,...
View ArticleSociety of Composers and Lyricists in New York Mentor Program – Fall 2014...
Are you ready to take your composing career to the next level? The SCL in NY Mentor Program is on time for Fall 2014. If the answer is “yes” – and we can’t imagine why it wouldn’t be – then there is a...
View ArticleEventide Announces UltraReverb Plug-In — 9 Reverbs from the H8000
A collection of ‘verbs from their fabled H8000, Eventide has released UltraReverb as a DAW compatible plug-in. At the UltraReverb’s core lives a total of 9 unique reverb algorithms with full control...
View ArticleUniversal Audio Announces AMS RMX16 Reverb and Softube Summit Audio TLA-100A...
Exclusively available for the UAD platform and Apollo interfaces, Universal Audio has released a reverb plugin two years in the making. The AMS RMX16 plugin is modeled after the actual RMX16 hardware...
View ArticleTrack Attack! Recording “Rosie” at These Outer Spaces Studio, Brooklyn
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...
View ArticleRIP Mike Skinner: Producer, Drummer, Audio Adventurist
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...
View ArticleUnpopular Instruments in Popular Music: 9 Sonic Oddities
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...
View ArticleCrane Song Announces INSIGNA Valve-Based Tube EQ for the 500 Series
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...
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...
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