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Waves Audio Launches eMo D5 Dynamics Plugin: 5-in-1 Multi-Dynamics with Parallel Detection

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It’s not an appetite for destruction – this is a parallel for detection.

It’s 5 in 1 with Waves’ new eMo D5.

If we seem to speak cryptically, allow us to clarify: Waves Audio has launched the eMo D5 Dynamics plugin, which is the first plugin to use Waves’ … Read More


Ears Behind the Gear: Larry Pendergrass — Engineering What’s Next for Mackie, Ampeg & More at LOUD Technologies

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Behind every audio engineer, there’s an engineering exec like Larry Pendergrass.

In July, Pendergrass was named SVP of Engineering at LOUD Technologies, and now he has a lot on his shoulders. There are six brands under the pro audio conglomerate’s corporate umbrella, including Mackie and Ampeg — two names that … Read More

The Best Way to Start a Mix?

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Sometimes the worst way to to start a mix is at the beginning. What does that mean? Click below to find out as Justin Colletti offers a better way to start your mixes off right:

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Universal Audio Introduces Apollo Twin USB Audio Interface for Windows Systems

JBL Launches 7 Series — Next Gen Monitoring System for Post and Broadcast Control Rooms

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At IBC 2015, HARMAN JBL Professional (yes, that is the full legal name) has announced a new modular referencing monitor system. The take from this system is that it can be scaled to any size room, and excels in the dialog range.

First up in JBL’s new 7 Series … Read More

New Plugin Review: The Axis EQ from Sly-Fi Digital

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The Axis EQ plugin from Sly-Fi Digital

Sly-Fi Digital, a newly founded digital arm of UBK Audio, launched last month with what seems like highly varied product line, especially when you consider the fact that they’ve only released three plugins to date.

At first glance I was drawn … Read More

Treasure From Trash: 3 Tips for Mixing with Distortion

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Much of audio engineering is about avoiding distortion. Outside of guitar sounds and tube saturation, “distortion” is often considered a dirty word.

“Dirty” is all a matter of perspective though, and sometimes a little added grit can really accentuate your pristine sounds. Other times, a bit of overblown aggressiveness is … Read More

Steven Beer Publishes “Your Child’s Career in Music and Entertainment: The Prudent Parent’s Guide”

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There’s no shortage of instant stardom machines to transfix kids and their devoted parents. From “America’s Got Talent” to “The Voice” – not to mention what a hot YouTube channel can do – fame today just looks so easy.

Steven Beer is spreading essential knowledge across generations with his new … Read More


NYC Event: Brooklyn StompBox Exhibit 9/19-20 at Main Drag Music in Brooklyn

Roland Introduces JUNO-DS Synthesizer Keyboard

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Roland has introduced their next generation of JUNO synthesizers with JUNO-DS. Expanding on JUNO’s sound quality, the DS includes improved pianos, additional organs, waveform expansion capability, Phrase Pads, new vocal effects, mic input with effects, and more. The previous generation JUNO-Di library is also included in the JUNO-DS, adding … Read More

Making the Mix Room: Michael James — Simi Valley, CA

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Michael James is music. It’s at the center of absolutely everything he does.

Michael James and 64 channels of summing mixers.

The LA-based mix engineer has been riding high all year, thanks to a double #1 hit via his mix of the song “Estrellas Rotas” from the brilliant … Read More

AKG by HARMON Introduces MicroLite Series of ‘Ultra-Miniature’ Microphones

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Small is BIG! AKG has announced their MicroLite Series of wearable microphones. The small microphones are ideal for discrete vocal reinforcement applications including broadcast, theater, and conference.

The MicroLite Series microphones include ear-hook and head-worn options, and moisture and EMC resistance. Models include:

The MicroLite LC81 MD cardioid lavalier.

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New Plugin Review: AKG BX 20 Spring Reverb by UAD

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Many great reverb plugins have come out in recent years. A few of my favorites include Universal Audio’s EMT plates and Lexicon 224, along with the more affordable Valhalla reverbs. While we could endlessly debate which plugins should make a “who’s who” list of recent reverbs, I think that most … Read More

For Sale: Avatar Studios

The Second Life of Nashville’s Studio 19

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Recently demolished to make way for a parking lot, this historic Nashville studio has risen from the ashes in a new location, arguably better than ever.

The old location of Studio 19 on Nashville’s fabled “Music Row” (pictured here) was torn down this summer. Now, a new Studio 19 has … Read More


Audient Now Shipping ASP8000 – 8 Channel Microphone Preamp

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Audient is now shipping their ASP8000, offering expansion via ADAT.

These eight additional channels features 118 dB AD Burr-Brown converters, Audient’s staple console preamp, and a dash of tone control. Two of the channels include a tone control feature with parameters HMX (MOSFET Drive) and IRON (Magnetic Transformer Drive). … Read More

Ears Behind the Gear: Gregory “UBK” Scott of Kush Audio & Sly-Fi Digital

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Gregory Scott (aka “UBK”) is the founder of Kush Audio and Sly-Fi Digital.

“UBK” is an acronym that stands for “Useless Bank of Knowledge.” It was intended as sardonic and self-deprecating nickname, and Gregory Scott, owner of Kush Audio and Sly-Fi Digital, uses it in place of his real name, … Read More

Matt and Kim’s “Sidewalks” Mastered at The Lodge

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Brooklyn dance pop duo Matt and Kim released their latest album, Sidewalks, last month on the Fader Label. Lead singer Matt Johnson stopped by The Lodge in NYC earlier this year to attend the album’s mastering session with Joe LaPorta, who also mastered Matt and Kim’s 2009 record, Grand. Matt and Kim recorded Sidewalks with Ben Allen (Gnarls Barkley, […]

Fall Album Preview: 25 Upcoming Records & The People Behind Them

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The producers, engineers and studios behind some of this Fall's most anticipated records, feat. The Weeknd, Kings of Leon and Sleigh Bells.

Matt and Kim’s “Sidewalks” Mastered at The Lodge

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