Audio engineers and musicians are weird people. And they need weird cables and adapters. Like, all the time.
In today’s video, Justin Colletti nominates his picks for the top weird cables and adapters every studio needs to have.
You can find most of them on the Cable Finder from Hosa Read more...
The action is returning to Times Square, the home of Quad Studios. On most days, New York City’s famed crossroads feels as beautifully chaotic as ever, a healthy mix of midtown professionals, tourists, and oddball characters crowding the sidewalks.
Stand on 7th Avenue just north of 48th Street, then look Read more...
Justin Colletti shows off an entirely new way to approach bus compression, using the latest Newfangled Audio plugin, called “Invigorate“.
This new plugin, released today, allows you to blend between different pleasant side effects of compression such as pumping, breathing, hard and soft clipping, saturation, harmonic distortion and more.
In Read more...
Audio engineering is a unique field. It melds art, science, technology, creativity, and personal satisfaction to form a distinct mix.
Setting your sights on an audio career means the opportunity for unmatched highs, but also harrowing lows. Depending on your background, you may enter the arena with advantages – or Read more...
Artesia Pro have followed up from their XKey, a beautifully built controller keyboard whose compact footprint mimics your standard Apple keyboard. Their new Xjam mobile pad controller is also similar in size and aesthetic, down to its burnished aluminum housing.
A USB-powered pad controller, the Xjam is equally compatible with Read more...
Joe Chiccarelli is a ten-time Grammy-winning producer/engineer/mixer whose credits include Beck, U2, The White Stripes, The Strokes, The Killers, Elton John, Morrissey, Jason Mraz and more.
Join us today for the launch of Joe’s MixCon Masterclass, where he walks us through his approach to mixing, with a special emphasis on Read more...
When you have a dense rock track on your hands, punch and attitude are often needed to mix bass in the right place.
In this new video, producer/mixer Matty Amendola highlights his Soundtoys presets for mixing rock bass that’s alternative and ‘90’s influenced. You’ll learn how to make your bass Read more...
Ronald Prent is an accomplished and innovative mixer with over 40 years of experience. He has worked in rock, pop, metal and classical, and has been a pioneer of multi-channel formats.
His long list of clients includes Celine Dion, Simple Minds, Freddie Mercury, Dire Straits, The Police, Rammstein, The Scorpions, Read more...
Is all ambient music equal? Maybe it’s not in execution, but it is in intent.
A purposeful peace radiates from all kinds of ambient music, with countless interpretations. From ancient instruments to modern day masters, ambient sounds induce improved focus, concentration, and connection to the moment.
Whether you’re listening in Read more...
Join us today for a mixing masterclass with Catherine Marks, a critically-acclaimed mixing engineer and producer who has worked with the likes of St. Vincent, Foals, The Killers, Interpol, Local Natives, Alanis Morissette, Depeche Mode, Blonde Redhead, Natalie Imbruglia, Wolf Alice and many more.
In her MixCon masterclass, Read more...
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