HoRNet Plugins Introduces TrackShaper “Mix On Autopilot” Utility Plugin
HoRNet Plugins is an indie plugin developer founded in 2011 with the release of their popular ChannelStrip plugin. Their latest, TrackShaper, borrows similar technology from their updated ChannelStrip...
View ArticleThe Classics Remixed: Making “Colossical”— A High Concept Music Library
In the film “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure”, there is a truly magical scene: Beethoven, time-traveled forward 200 years or so, gets the chance to jam out on a battery of modern-day synths. Just...
View ArticleAvid Launches EuControl Version 3.0 Software
All audio and video pros using Avid’s Artist Series of control surfaces take note: EuControl Version 3.0 is now available. Control more with the latest version of EuControl. A free software upgrade,...
View ArticleMaag Audio Launches EQ2 – 500 Series 2 Band Equalizer
Sometimes two bands are better than six. That’s what Maag Audio is thinking, with the introduction of its EQ2 for the 500 series format, a new one-channel two-band EQ that follows up Cliff Maag’s...
View ArticleInputOutput Interview: Ian MacKaye, Part 2
Ian MacKaye. Photo by Pat Graham. In Part 2, Geoff & Eli get Ian’s views on recording as sonic illusion – “if it’s done well, then the seams don’t show” – the story of an ill-fated Fugazi / Steve...
View ArticleHOFA Plugins Releases IQ-Reverb — Combined Convolution and Classic FX Processor
The German-based plugin developer, HOFA Plugins, has released a new reverb plugin that combines convolution reverb with a classic effects processor. IQ-Reverb is very flexible, allowing users to easily...
View ArticleSonic Farm Releases Silkworm Series 500 Preamp
Since the beginning of the company’s roots, Vancouver-based Sonic Farm has made it their mission to create products that the market isn’t already over-saturated with. As they put it, if someone wants...
View ArticleAnother Elevation for NYC Audio Post: Digital Arts Launches 4K Theater
It’s a magic time in New York City’s audio post scene: Major new sound stages equipped to mix Hollywood sound seem to be appearing out of nowhere. The latest facility that’s taking audio – as well as...
View ArticleSony Announces Significant Upgrades for Sound Forge Pro, SpectraLayers Pro...
Even the editors get edited. The layer-to-layer copy/paste GUI for SpectraLayers Pro — useful for analysis/repair, plus creative arranging, rearranging and sound remixing. Sony’s two audio editors,...
View ArticleLA Event Choice: “Keys to Building a Successful Library” – Wed. 7/24
The production music business has its rewards and pitfalls – as well as a clutch of colleagues who are willing to share hard-won knowledge. Steven Corn of BFM Digital brings his know-how to Wednesday’s...
View ArticleMusic Supervisor Ryan Fitch Joins BMG Chrysalis – Why He Moved from Saatchi &...
One of advertising’s top music supervisors has just made a big switch. Ryan Fitch, a top Music Producer for agency Saatchi & Saatchi for ten years, now joins music rights management concern BMG...
View ArticleSugar Bytes Releases WOW2 Filter and Saturation Plugin
Sugar Bytes is well known for their accomplishments with effects plugins and they appear to have created another company milestone with the release of their jam packed WOW2 plugin. WOW2 is a plugin...
View ArticleNYC Event: SAE New York 2nd Annual Alumni Awards – Wed., 7/31, @ The Cutting...
Platinum records aren’t the only way to win recognition in this business: Graduates of the audio and creative media training school SAE New York also have the annual Alumni Awards to look forward to....
View ArticlePlugin Roundup: The Best Tuning Plugins and How To Use Them
Recording vocals is one of my favorite parts of working with new artists. When you do it, you become part coach, part psychologist, part tuning fork. With any luck, you can help new singers raise their...
View ArticleDeath of a Studio Owner: RIP Jim Bentley of The Fort Brooklyn
The New York City recording community received a shock this week, as word spread that Jim Bentley, owner of the popular studio The Fort Brooklyn, had died of an apparent suicide on Monday, July 22nd....
View ArticleSession Buzz – New Records In The Works Around NYC
Summertime is not the super busiest time for recording studios; bands are out touring and playing festivals, and business overall slows a bit. But still, if you ask around (and we did), plenty of...
View ArticleSteinberg Releases HALion 5 and HALion Sonic 2 — Updated Sampler & Workstation
HALion 5 is Steinberg’s completely updated VST sampler that has gained a lot of attention with their previous version among musicians, producers and sound designers alike. Steinberg has added many new...
View ArticleRAVEN MTX Multi-Touch Production Console from Slate Now Shipping
The future is Wow. Now you can get your hands on a raven — all you want. And now – with the news that the RAVEN MTX Multi-Touch Production Console from Slate Pro Audio is now shipping. The arrival of...
View ArticleDeal Find of the Day: Up to 49% off PSP AudioWare MixPack2
SonicScoop has our eyes out for discounts and special offers to pass on to our readers. Here’s the latest: PSP AudioWare has a special offer, lasting until August 4th, 2013, on their PSP MixPack2. You...
View ArticleReview: Novation Launchkey 49 and Launchpad S Controllers — By Erin Barra
This month I was lucky enough to receive two controllers from Novation, the Launchkey 49 and the Launchpad S, for the purpose of this review. I spent a few weeks getting my hands dirty, and I have to...
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