The original hardware ACME Opticom XLA3 is a beast of a compressor, with three switchable tube powered opto-electric circuits and tons of tone.
Recently, brainworx and Plugin Alliance have released a software emulation of this modern classic with all that, plus some bonus features.
Features and Use
The Opticom is Read more...
It can be hard to stand out in the audio world. There’s a near constant stream of new microphone designs, nevermind all the classics that have stood the test of time.
Creating a niche requires a quality product, and a unique design certainly doesn’t hurt. 12 Gauge Microphones, run by Read more...
“Modding” gear has been a pretty common practice throughout the years, and many engineers have sent out some of their gear to experts who replace components with the aim of increasing performance.
But the folks at Microphone-Parts.com have a different model: They send you the parts and let you do Read more...
DIY Recording Equipment (DIYRE) has quickly become one of my favorite audio companies. Their open source “Colour” format, created by founder Peterson Goodwyn, has created a wide range of sonic possibilities in a particularly affordable DIY manner.
With the Colour system, DIYRE offers something like a “lunchbox-within-a-lunchbox”, taking care of Read more...
We all know how important your drums are to your track. They’re the foundation of your groove, they’re what makes your listener dance. Limp drums can suck the life right out of a song, while a banging drum kit can take a production from good to great.
There’s a ton Read more...
