What’s New in Reaper Version 5?
In Part 2 of our interview, David talks to Justin Frankel, creator of the Reaper, about new features in Reaper 5 and what makes Reaper different from other DAWs. … Read More
View ArticlePlugin Review: “L’otary”, the Rotary Speaker Emulator by PSPaudioware
The L’otary by PSPaudioware Leslie speakers have a special place in the heart of many studio owners and musicians. Upon entering a studio equipped with one of these coveted rotating speaker cabinets,...
View ArticleThe Recording Connection Announces “Learn From Legends” Master Apprenticeship...
Founded in 1983, The Recording Radio and Film Connection (RRF) is a network of educational, instructional, and mentorship programs for aspiring media professionals that span the states. Pictured L-R:...
View ArticleSIR Audio Tools Releases StandardCLIP Dynamics Control + Effects Plug-In
SIR Audio Tools is a plug-in developer that offers a handful of intelligently developed plug-ins. StandardCLIP, their latest offering, allows for control over the volume level of an audio signal or for...
View ArticlePensado Awards 2015 Preview: 5 Questions with Herb Trawick and Dave Pensado
Thomas Alva Edison’s tinfoil phonograph? Nope. The player piano? Guess again: (l-r) Dave Pensado and Herb Trawick are set to preside over The Pensado Awards 2015. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images...
View Article“The Audio Mechanic” by Jason Finkel: Editing and Mixing Drums
Meet the man who can fix your tracks, and get your head straightened out as well. The post “The Audio Mechanic” by Jason Finkel: Editing and Mixing Drums appeared first on SonicScoop.
View Article“The Audio Mechanic” by Jason Finkel: Recording Electric Guitars
Don't miss this state-of-the-art primer, with video examples, on capturing great six-string tone in the studio. The post “The Audio Mechanic” by Jason Finkel: Recording Electric Guitars appeared first...
View ArticleReview: Vertigo VSC-2 Quad Discrete VCA Compressor Plugin from Brainworx
Jason Finkel puts a $6,000 analog compressor head-to-head with its $331 emulation. But you'll learn much more than just who won in this intensely informative review. The post Review: Vertigo VSC-2 Quad...
View ArticleReview: Slate Digital FG-X Virtual Mastering Processor, by Jason Finkel
This innovative plugin just may close that elusive gap between final mixes and mastered tracks. The post Review: Slate Digital FG-X Virtual Mastering Processor, by Jason Finkel appeared first on...
View Article“The Audio Mechanic” by Jason Finkel: Recording Electric Guitars
In the previous edition of “The Audio Mechanic” I talked about drums. This month we are going to look at something a little more specific and subjective … recording electric guitar amps. I LOVE...
View ArticleReview: Vertigo VSC-2 Quad Discrete VCA Compressor Plugin from Brainworx
A few months ago I was at my good friend Kevin Blackler’s mastering studio. I noticed this rad-looking piece of gear in his rack and asked him what is was. The original hardware version of the...
View ArticleReview: Slate Digital FG-X Virtual Mastering Processor, by Jason Finkel
Over the past 10-15 years the “Loudness Wars” have been waged against engineers and music fans alike. The Slate Digital FG-X Virtual Mastering Compressor is a Mac/Windows plugin for VST, RTAS and AU,...
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New Gear Review: Mesanovic Model 2A Ribbon Microphone (With Audio Examples)
The Mesanovic Model 2A active ribbon microphone. If you’re looking to add a unique, high quality ribbon mic to your collection, but concerned that its potential limited application doesn’t justify the...
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New Gear Review: Lauten Audio Series Black LA-320 Large Diaphragm Condenser...
The LA-320 is an entry level tube condenser mic that aims to deliver results comparable to microphones three times its price. Are you looking to upgrade your bedroom microphone setup? Or, maybe you’ve...
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Avoid New Gear Regret: A Successful Buying Guide from The Audio Mechanic
I know some people will chime in here about how listening to things on YouTube is not optimal. But you can get a real sense for a piece of gear switched in and out or get great context when it’s in a...
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