When Akai introduced the MPC Studio series a few years ago, I was put off by the idea of using an MPC away from my computer, only to integrate it back into my Ableton Live-based workflow later on.
Though the Studio series may not have been the right fit for Read more...
SSL releases Native V6 plugin bundle.
SSL Native V6 plugins replace SSL’s acclaimed Duende Native plugin collection with completely re-written versions. The fundamental audio characteristics of the plugins remain unchanged, but there have been a range of improvements. These include new higher resolution user interfaces, improved Preset management, expanded purchase Read more...
Universal Audio announces the UAD-2 Live Rack MADI effects processor.
UAD-2 Live Rack is a 16-channel MADI effects processor for live sound engineers, allowing them to apply realtime UAD processing with MADI-enabled digital consoles. UAD-2 Live Rack provides a hardware and software system for integrating the entire library of UAD Read more...
For even more on mastering, try SonicScoop editor Justin Colletti’s new full-length course, Mastering Demystified.
New technology. It’s big, it’s fast, it’s scary, and it’ll “take your job“.
So why am I—a guy who makes a great portion of his living mastering records for other people—not at all concerned about Read more...
It could be coincidence, or it could be that the hype is real, but it seems like people everywhere are talking about the 8776A Imperial Channel by Overstayer Recording Equipment, Inc.
These units have been dominating my social media feed, which is largely populated by well-known producers, engineers and musicians—many Read more...
