I don’t write a lot of reviews, so when I do, I like to make it about something I have an opinion about. As such, this review of Burl‘s newly-minted conversion card, the BAD8, will take a slightly different shape than normal. The flowery, qualitative side of gear reviews Read more...
What does the “RE” in Danish maker REMIC Microphones‘ name stand for? Purely speculating, REady to REthink and REvolutionize mic design all seem plausible.
The most unusual REMIC has emerged as a different kind of high definition condenser microphone for classical instruments. It required out-of-the-box thinking and a 30-year process Read more...
When equipping a recording studio, it often seems that all the focus goes to checking off the engineer’s bucket list of gear.
I’m as guilty of this as anyone. There’s nothing like getting your hands on an AEA R44C . True, your loved ones’ eyes will glaze over during your Read more...
For centuries, dozens of prominent black composers have left their mark on western classical music.
Many of them struggled to be recognized for their accomplishments, and some of those who became acclaimed, or even world-renowned artists in their own day have become woefully under-recognized today.
This Black History Month, we Read more...
When the opportunity to review the Golden Age Project COMP-3A came up, I was extremely excited to get my hands on it. I’m a big fan of the original LA-3A it is based on, and Golden Age has developed a good reputation for producing quality gear at affordable prices so Read more...
It’s all about balance.
But when it comes to Nashville mixer Russ Long’s new space Dangerland, we’re not just talking tone – it’s about life/work. Putting together his first new studio in two decades, Long was convinced he could get his mixes even better, while working even closer to home. Read more...
SWEETWATER Pro Audio | DAW/Plugins | Synths | Guitars/Pedals
The sweet memories of NAMM 2018 are still fresh in our minds, with lots of interesting pieces of gear and software being unveiled one after another. (If you couldn’t attend, we’ve got you covered with our detailed Photo Recap.
One of the more unexpected new products from the show was Read more...
Depth. Power. Punch. Clarity.
Prepare to experience all that and more from a Lu Diaz mix. An integral part of the Miami modern music movement and one-half of the famed production duo The Diaz Brothers, Lu has always been about breaking through, both in the music business and sonic quality. Read more...
There’s a new wave of products in the world of analog synthesizers as of late.
An ever-rising plethora of YouTube videos now showcases what has become an emerging trend: Small, easy-to-use music machines that pair intuitive and simple sequencers with your synth or drum engine of choice.
This compact pairing Read more...
