For the first time in a while, there was an unmistakable optimism in the air at the New York AES Convention. There was a memorable show downstairs, from the overflowing special events to the in-depth technical panels and workshops.
Up on the showroom floor, the displays weren’t quite expansive as Read more...
Moving forward.
For everyone involved in the business of recorded music and sound, the onset of the 135th AES convention in New York City had question marks aplenty. Would this tradeshow – which serves as the spiritual hub for everyone involved in professional audio – represent one step ahead or Read more...
Dramatic clouds hover over the Royal Palace, a light wind whips the steam from my strong cup of Swedish coffee, blending with the fresh air that’s shifting from Summer to Fall.
There’s a majestic small town grandeur to Stockholm, an almost fairytale like elegance.
I’m biased, of course, having spent Read more...
According to one survey by The Future of Music Coalition, about 43% of artists and musicians currently lack health insurance. This is roughly 2.5x higher than the average national rate.
It seems natural to assume that as musicians and freelance creative workers, we’re going to be among those who are Read more...
The audiobook, The Daily Adventures of Mixerman, is a colorful account of one man’s experiences as viewed from the trenches and frontline of the music industry. Mixerman, the protagonist, takes us along his journey that begins with getting hired for a project, through finding a sound for the band, managing Read more...
Da Vinci – it’s a damn good starting point for inspiration.
In Long Island City, experienced mixer and engineer Denise Barbarita is just the latest craftsman to find a connection with Leonardo’s famed painting, dubbing her studio MONOLisa. A hard-working participant in New York City’s audio scene since the late Read more...
ADAM Audio GmbH has been making high quality studio monitors since 1999, and with the A77X they are bringing their flagship dual driver technology to the small studio market.
The top of the AX Series line, the A77X (MSRP: $2,198/pair) is a three-way active monitor, built on the same innovative Read more...
We’re happy to announce the launch of a new series on drum mic techniques hosted by Trust Me I’m A Scientist founder and SonicScoop contributor, Justin Colletti.
Filmed at Strange Weather Brooklyn, and using microphones provided by Sennheiser, our “Drum Mic’ing Fundamentals: Part I” will teach you about some of Read more...
Think Outside The Box!
In today’s modern Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), we are fortunate to have just about every conceivable feature at our finger tips. Hardware gear like effects processors, synthesizers, and sequencers which used to take up entire rooms in studios are now available within a fraction of your Read more...
When LCD Soundsystem’s debut single, “Losing My Edge,” came out in 2002, James Murphy told us the story of being there – in the right scene, at the right place, at the right time.
The song serves as a testimony to the countless memorable moments in alternative music history, where Read more...
