Blue Microphones have always had a reputation for making great-sounding microphones at reasonable prices. When SonicScoop approached me about doing the review for the Blue Spark, I had no hesitations.
The moment I received it, I was already impressed with the packaging. My next thought was, “Will this mic sound Read more...
FREEPORT, LONG ISLAND: If inspiration is ever in short supply, producers and artists have two excellent options available:
1) Listen to music generated by Hank Shocklee
2) Drop his smashing new sample pack into the project
As a co-founder of Public Enemy and the seriously productive production outfit the Bomb Read more...
The bustle and heat of this city can spark new collaborations and ignites our creative fires. But with the sweltering summer months upon us, we sometimes find that the very elements that attract us to this teeming city begin to repel us away.
City bands retreating to the countryside to Read more...
Our friends at Delicious Audio have reviewed McDSP’s Retro Pack bundle of plug-ins. Read on and click for Nathan Rosenberg’s entire review…
Earlier this year, veteran plug-in manufacturer, McDSP released an important upgrade to its flagship bundle, the Emerald Pack. This robust collection of “bread-and-butter” effects combines a whopping twelve Read more...
GREATER NYC AREA: Heading into Summer, the city’s recording studios show no signs of slowing down. The following is but a sampling of recent sessions, and works in progress…a snapshot of what’s going on around town:
Aventura – the Bachata band out of the Bronx – has been at Read more...
WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN: This is a tale of two cities, American style. What happens when two Cleveland studio engineers exit the Midwest and jet to Brooklyn? What do you THINK?
That’s right. They blew up with hugeness, the KickDrums did. The duo aka producer/singer/songwriter Alex Fitts (he goes by Fitts) and Read more...
FINANCIAL DISTRICT, MANHATTAN: If things seem like they’re moving fast for Jordan Young, aka DJ Swivel don’t be sure he feels the same way. Because when you’ve got your shoulder to the wheel like this New York City engineer, you can’t be watching the clock.
He’s just 26, but Read more...
WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN: Navigating the process of clearing music for remixes — getting permissions from copyright owners of music, then coughing up thousands of dollars to then pay for those rights — can be about as fun as a trip to the dentist for a root canal.
The arduous and exhausting Read more...
The multinational record/publishing company EMI has announced that a process is in motion to “explore potential strategic alternatives” for the company.
In Manhattan, EMI Music maintains offices on Fifth Avenue, and EMI Publishing is on 9th Avenue. A sale would doubtless affect the employees at both NYC offices.
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Alarm goes off at 4:45 AM. A dimly lit room slowly comes into focus as I realize I am face down at the foot of the bed (missed again) lying next to an empty bottle of scotch. Stumble to the bathroom and realize I am going to have to fight Read more...
