CAD Audio Announces Three New 10th Anniversary GXL Series Mics, MH110 Headphones
CAD Audio is introducing its new 10th Anniversary GXL Black Pearl Mics and Studio Packs at Summer NAMM 2011 (taking place July 21-23). The new mics, the GXL1200BP, GXL2200BP and GXL3000BP commemorate...
View Article“Insert Scene” by Erin Barra: Creating a Vocal Chain in Ableton Live
SonicScoop readers, say HI to Erin Barra and the first edition of her series, “Insert Scene”. Geared towards those who seek a higher sonic standard without a high price tag, Erin’s blogs cater towards...
View ArticlePLUSHnyc Mixes Cannes Bronze Lion-Winning Spots for BBH and Jafbox Sound
PLUSHnyc senior engineer Rob Fielack performed the audio post mix on two award-winning spots at the recent Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Plush had its hands on award-winning work...
View ArticleFsynthz Releases VSTi – Puncho Groove
Fsynthz is an online soft-synth designer that produces a wide variety of instruments including their categories: General Purpose, Live Creatures and Special Items. Their newest addition to the pack –...
View ArticleHFA to Administer Publishing for Spotify U.S. Launch
NYC-based The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. (HFA) has entered into a publishing licensing, administration and management agreement with the digital music service Spotify. The Harry Fox Agency will spot...
View ArticleLou Reed/Metallica, Theo Croker, Suddyn, Sadao Watanabe Projects Appear at...
Mixing and tracking rocked on unabated at Avatar Studios this past month. Projects in the Hell’s Kitchen sonic landmark included: Suddyn looked into a lockout at Avatar. Strings were recorded in Studio...
View ArticleDean Ween Fishes for the Answer to Inner Peace – Every Chance He Gets
NEW HOPE, PA: On Ween’s MySpace site, among the other amazing ditties there, you will find a deep song of longing called “Ocean Man”. This is not just another Ween rock abstraction. No, this is the...
View Article“Modern Guitar Rigs” by Scott Kahn (NJ) Published on Hal Leonard Books
Hal Leonard Books has published Modern Guitar Rigs: The Tone Fanatic’s Guide to Integrating Amps and Effects ($24.99) by Wyckof, NJ-based Scott Kahn. "Modern Guitar Rigs" can lead guitarists to the...
View ArticleWhere the Rubber Meets the Road: Converse Opens A Free Recording Studio in...
WILLIAMSBURG: Inaugural sessions at the brand-new Converse Rubber Tracks recording studio in Williamsburg kicked off last week where, as previously reported, the century-old footwear company, outfitter...
View ArticleT-Pain and iZotope Introduce “The T-Pain Effect” Software
Love it or hate it, T-Pain’s oft-parodied signature vocal effect has become something of a production style. And now, it has also become a product. Available for Mac and PC as standalone "T-Pain...
View ArticleFrank Filipetti Leads Pro Tools|HD Native Webinar, Live Q&A on 7/28
Avid is inviting audio professionals to register for a Webinar and live Q&A on Thursday, July 28 at 1:00 PM EST, featuring Grammy-winning producer/engineer/mixer Frank Filipetti (Book of Mormon,...
View ArticleRonnie Vannucci of The Killers Masters Solo Album “Big Talk” with Emily...
The Killers drummer Ronnie Vannucci has just released his debut solo album under his Big Talk guise. Coming out on his personal imprint Little Oil/Epitaph Records, the eponymous record was mastered at...
View ArticleBehind The Release: Booker T. Jones “The Road From Memphis”
From the beginning of our conversation, engineer Gabe Roth’s tone is decisive: “To me, Booker T. Jones is an institution, man. As an essential part of the MGs he not only backed on, but also wrote and...
View ArticleMytek Digital Announces Stereo192-DSD-DAC For Mastering, Audiophiles
Mytek Digital is based out of New York and is most commonly recognized for their professional quality A/D and D/A converters. The company is a strong supporter of the digital audio format, DSD (Direct...
View ArticleRose Whisper Piano Virtual Instrument Released
Better Music Distribution (BMD) has announced a new release from its partner Sound Magic, the Rose Whisper Piano ($129). The instrument is a virtual version of a $400.000.00 Fazioli “Brunei” Concert...
View ArticleDubspot Premieres Free Live Streaming Workshops Monday, 7/25: Percussivo...
Beginning on Monday, July 25th, NYC-based electronic music/DJ institute Dubspot will begin a series of three production and performance workshops featuring King Britt & Rucyl, Percussivo Mundo...
View ArticlePsyched on Sonics: Remote Recording for a Sound Effects and Sample Library
Every month, Matt McCorkle of EqualSonics.com brings you a day in the life of a New York City recording engineer. Wisconsin: Home of the original floated floor. THE MISSION: Build A Sound Effects and...
View ArticleEvent Alert: Noteworking at Premier Studios with Rightsflow, Jingle Punks...
The Noteworking meetup is taking their monthly gathering to the next level with an event at Premier Studios, 723 7th Avenue, 6th floor, on Wednesday, July 27th from 7pm-11pm. This months Noteworking...
View ArticleDiscoDSP Releases Corona Synth For Mac and Windows
DiscoDSP is an online synth plugin distributor that sells a variety of synths from your typical subtractive synthesizer, to FM and even additive. Disco DSP recently announced a new addition to the pack...
View ArticleSumming Up: Quad Launches Studio Q1
MIDTOWN, MANHATTAN: Blink, and you might miss it. The action in the NYC studio scene right now is raging fast and furious, with noteworthy new rooms opening up at a pace almost too fast to keep track...
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