What would YOU do if you found yourself leading one of the most coveted names in audio?
That’s the enviable position of James Gordon, CEO of Audiotonix. In December, his company stunned the sound production world by acquiring SSL from its famous former owner, Peter Gabriel — and presumably setting Read more...
If you are a music producer in the year 2018, I’m 99.9% positive you’ve heard of Native Instruments’ nearly ubiquitous VST module, Kontakt. This virtual instrument can host dozens of the company’s incredible libraries including Alicia’s Keys, Session Guitarist and Studio Drummer, to name just a few.
One of the Read more...
Singer: “Let’s do 1 more take, please.”
Producer: “Ok, I’m running out of tracks here. TAKE 54!”
Those are actual words spoken to a vocal student of mine by a producer in a recording session. It was not actually the 54th time recording the song; it was a sarcastic outburst Read more...
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...
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