When I started out in the studio, I saw a compressor as the unit that regulates the gain of a signal, keeping it from getting too far out of hand.
To a young Rick Slater, the ratio interacted with all the other controls in contributing to that simple end.
These Read more...
The Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor, designed by Dave Derr (previously part of the famed Eventide team), has long been a studio staple.
Originally released in 1993, the Distressor has gone on to sell many thousands of units, and is amongst the most ubiquitous pieces of outboard gear around.
While the Read more...
It’s almost here! MixCon 2018 is coming July 21-22, at the Manhattan Center in NYC. Producers, artists, audio engineers, and mixers – of course! – are invited to learn the latest and greatest studio techniques for mixing music and sound.
MixCon 2018 is presented by SonicScoop and the Deli Magazine. Read more...
It’s a phrase that simultaneously conjures up opportunity and dread: moving studios.
Like businesses across every vertical, many audio facilities reach a juncture that calls for changing locations. From recording to mixing, mastering and post, studios may reach a day when they have to move on.
The impetus could be Read more...
The most coveted position in New York City audio post has added a new member to its ranks: Sound Lounge’s Peter Crimi has been elevated to mixer.
Crimi’s promotion follows six years as an assistant at the facility. Since being named mixer, his ad campaign credits include Nike, Comcast, and Read more...
