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Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Converse Opens A Free Recording Studio in Brooklyn

WILLIAMSBURG: Inaugural sessions at the brand-new Converse Rubber Tracks recording studio in Williamsburg kicked off last week where, as previously reported, the century-old footwear company, outfitter of rock musicians from Sid Vicious to Karen O, is now outfitting the music community with studio time – free studio time.

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“Insert Scene” by Erin Barra: Creating a Vocal Chain in Ableton Live

SonicScoop readers, say HI to Erin Barra and the first edition of her series, “Insert Scene”. Geared towards those who seek a higher sonic standard without a high price tag, Erin’s blogs cater towards producers, engineers and artists at the novice/ intermediate level.  Always a strong supporter of the idea Read more...

Spotify Launches in the U.S.

Spotify, the streaming music service that’s been hugely popular in Europe, has finally launched stateside, today.

Free access is right now by invitation only — though I signed up via Klout — but Spotify Premium and Unlimited subscriptions are available starting at $4.99/month.

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Made In NY: Tech 21

It’s easy to forget how novel the concept of amp simulation was when Andrew Barta launched Tech 21.

In many ways, his inaugural SansAmp pedal was an unprecedented design. It was a stompbox that was more interested in helping players sculpt a tone than in delivering a discernible “effect.” And Read more...

Management Firm Rocket Music Launches in NYC — Representing Producers, Mixers and Artists

HELLS KITCHEN, MANHATTAN: Feeling neglected? U.S. music pros tired of going it alone may have just gotten some help from across the pond.

The recent opening of the New York offices for Rocket Music Entertainment Group is good news for producers, mixers, and elite songwriters looking to raise their game Read more...

A Classic Now More Classic: Electric Lady Studios Expands, Adds Neve, API Consoles

GREENWICH VILLAGE: Most people know it as the house that Jimi built: Electric Lady Studios, that storied rock-and-roll recording haunt on 8th Street. But what most people do not know is that the studio – made famous by classic 70s sessions with the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, Read more...

Marc Alan Goodman’s Building Strange Weather Blog — Step 7: The Structural Work

Seventh in the “Building Strange Weather Blog”series by producer/engineer and studio owner Marc Alan Goodman. Click to start at Step 1: Finding A New Home; Step 2: Design; Step 3: Waiting For Permits (Part 1) and Step 4: (Part 2); and Step 5: Stops & Starts, Step 6: Demolition.

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