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Dave Smith Instruments Introduces The DSM01 Curtis Filter Module

The Curtis Filter from Dave Smith Instruments has been an integral part of their sound since its original debut in the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 from 1978. Now, with the DSM01, DSI is contributing...

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Review: Focal Alpha 65 Active 2-Way Near Field Monitor — by Carmen Borgia

Focal is a French company that designs and manufactures a wide variety of speakers and other products in the areas of audiophile, home cinema, headphone and car systems. In the world of studio...

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iZotope Releases RX 4 and RX 4 Advanced — Audio Repair and Enhancement Toolkit

Recent recipient of an Emmy for RX, their flagship audio repair and enhancement software, iZotope now brings to us their fourth edition. Along with being able to already handle problems like noise,...

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The Ever-Expanding World of Eurorack Modular Synths

The Doepfer A-100, originator of the “Eurorack” modular synth format. The world of electronic instruments once seemed stubbornly esoteric and entirely niche-focused, dominated by huge wooden boxes...

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Studer Debuts Vista V Digital Console

Swiss-based company Studer has been catering to professional audio since 1948. Taking their popular Vista X console to the next level in processing and functionality,  Studer is now introducing the...

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PSP Audioware Launches PSP MasterComp V1.8.0

One of the most revered plugin compressors available just got a little better. The PSP MasterComp keeps movin’ up. The Polish developers PSP Audioware have just launched PSP MasterComp V1.8.0, a nifty...

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Mix with Maury: EQing Drums to Enhance Low Frequency Transients

This is the second in a series by Andrew Maury. See his first article, “How and Why Distortion Can Replace the Need for EQ & Compression.” Something I’ve started doing is EQing very sharp,...

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Society of Composers and Lyricists in New York Mentor Program – Fall 2014...

Are you ready to take your composing career to the next level? The SCL in NY Mentor Program is on time for Fall 2014. If the answer is “yes” – and we can’t imagine why it wouldn’t be – then there is a...

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Eventide Announces UltraReverb Plug-In — 9 Reverbs from the H8000

A collection of ‘verbs from their fabled H8000, Eventide has released UltraReverb as a DAW compatible plug-in. At the UltraReverb’s core lives a total of 9 unique reverb algorithms with full control...

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Universal Audio Announces AMS RMX16 Reverb and Softube Summit Audio TLA-100A...

Exclusively available for the UAD platform and Apollo interfaces, Universal Audio has released a reverb plugin two years in the making. The AMS RMX16 plugin is modeled after the actual RMX16 hardware...

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Track Attack! Recording “Rosie” at These Outer Spaces Studio, Brooklyn

A rock opera in 5:44 – that’s what you’re in for with “Rosie.” She will, she will, ROCK YOU: The inimitable Sylvana Joyce. It takes a special track to take you on a massive journey in a short amount of...

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RIP Mike Skinner: Producer, Drummer, Audio Adventurist

He could leap into a frenetic beat or lock into a solid groove. He could keep it subtle or go absolutely all out. I loved watching Mike Skinner play drums. Mike Skinner (photo courtesy of Kevin...

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Unpopular Instruments in Popular Music: 9 Sonic Oddities

Tired of the traditional dominance of guitar, bass, and drums in pop music? Here are 9 instruments that have made it into popular music that you either didn’t know about, can’t pronounce, or wouldn’t...

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Crane Song Announces INSIGNA Valve-Based Tube EQ for the 500 Series

A tantalizing new unit is headed for your 500 rack. INSIGNA, the third and final edition to Crane Song’s 500 tube series debuts in December. Coming soon is the Crane Song INSIGNA, a valve-based tube EQ...

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Line 6 Introduces Sonic Port VX Mobile Audio Interface

Line 6 remains a dedicated provider of creative tools for musicians on the go. Expanding on that dedication, they have now introduced the Sonic Port VX – the second of their Sonic Port line of...

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Alternative Audio Careers: Luke Furr — Founder of Shoreview Distribution

Behind the gear in your studio is an unseen force: the distributor. Luke Furr launched Shoreview Distribution in 1989. It’s not manpower that you think about very often because, well, you’re not...

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Universal Audio Announces UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt DSP Accelerators

Universal Audio has just gone deeper into audio space with its UAD-2 Satellite line – the relentless sound pioneers have introduced their new UAD-2 Satellite Thunderbolt DSP Accelerators. Macs mixing...

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Review: An Unorthodox Look At Synthmaster 2.6 — by Nick Messitte

Since its release, Synthmaster—a semi-modular synth by KV331Audio — has garnered heaps of praise from audio critics: Rob Mitchell of Soundbytes wrote that it’s “tough to find something it can’t do.”...

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137th AES Approaches: Neil Portnow of Recording Academy Giving Opening...

The 137th AES Convention is just around the corner and key announcements have begun. First, President/CEO Neil Portnow of The Recording Academy is giving Friday’s opening keynote. Representing The...

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Journey FOH Engineer Jim Yakabuski Featured in Meyer Sound Online Mixing...

October will be informative right off the bat for audio heads. That’s because the month begins with veteran FOH engineer Jim Yakabuski joining Meyer Sound instructor Buford Jones as a special guest, in...

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