The Helios console is one of the most well-regarded pieces of equipment in the history of recorded music.
Originally designed and built in 1969 by Dick Swettenham of Olympic Studios to equip the new Island Records, these consoles have been used on countless recordings. Richard Branson’s early Virgin Records employed Read more...
With a history of deep and versatile machines like the Monomachine and Machinedrum, Swedish instrument maker Elektron has upheld a reputation of providing musicians with premium sonics at a premium price.
Most of the company’s offerings—like the well-loved Octatrack or the sturdy Analog Rytm—carry price tags starting at over $1k. Read more...
Novation releases 1,000 free artist patches for Peak and Summit.
To celebrate the launch of Summit, throughout August, September and October, Novation has released 1,000 presets suitable for both Peak and their new flagship synth from artists including Legowelt, Craig Williams, Lightbath, Hinako Omori, Emily Sprague, and Shawn Rudiman, Read more...
Although Mäag Audio may not necessarily be a household name in pro audio, they have been making high end recording equipment for the discerning engineer for decades.
Plugin Alliance, developers and distributors of professional audio software, is known for that same level of quality, and they have teamed up with Read more...
Focusrite, makers of a wide span of professional audio products, have just released the 3rd generation of their storied Scarlett range of audio interfaces.
I have a long history of working with Focusrite products, and my go-to microphone preamps for many years bear the Focusrite name.
Unbeknownst to many, Rupert Read more...
