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The “Locking In” Technique for Programming Authentic-Sounding Drums

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Drum image by Flickr user “slgckgc”

Some topics in music production are always good for a heated discussion among musicians, fans and producers:

Should we tune the vocals? Should takes be edited to perfection? Is it okay to copy and paste a good groove from one section to another? Is … Read More


TK Audio Releases 500 Series BC501 Stereo Bus Compressor

Mix With The Masters Announces Upcoming Seminars for 2015 — CLA, Michael Brauer, Young Guru & More

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Mix With The Masters represents greatness fostering greatness, and the later half of 2015 will carry the MWTM culture even further.

The seminars allow 14 professional participants to learn trade secrets from the particular guest speaker for a solid week of learning, sharing passion for music, music technology, and sharing … Read More

Subway to Studio: Paul Juba Mueller and the Art of Recording Unusual Instruments

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Want to know the power of music? If you’re lucky enough to come across Paul Juba Mueller and his hammered dulcimer in the New York City subway system, you’ll experience it first-hand.

Paul Juba Mueller makes up the New York City’s subway soundscape. (photo: David Weiss)

The people of New … Read More

EQ Tips From The Pros

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Equalizers are one of the most common tools we use. Although there are “no rules” when it comes to working with audio, some EQ tips have been reiterated so often that many of us take them as gospel. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably guilty of going on “autopilot” … Read More

Native Instruments Introduces GOLDEN KINGDOM Expansion for MASCHINE

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GOLDEN KINGDOM is the latest MASCHINE Expansion from Native Instruments. The contemporary hip-hop driven bundle is loaded with genre-specific elements from southern hip-hop, EDM, trap, and more.

Native Instrument’s new Expansion will satisfy your appetite for contemporary hip hop.

GOLDEN KINGDOM is billed as a collection of “gritty’ synths”, … Read More

Learn With Splice: New Series from Some of YouTube’s Best Independent Educators

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About a year and a half ago, the founders of Splice completed their seed funding, setting the stage for an online collaboration tool that has changed the way many musicians and producers work together. Their new YouTube series ‘Learn With Splice‘ is be a way for users to … Read More

Recording Studio Sweet Spot: Gold Coast Recorders – Bridgeport, CT

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Close enough to be convenient – far enough from NYC to be a groovy getaway: Gold Coast Recorders just may be the missing link ye seek.

Audio attractions are ample at this Bridgeport, CT facility, and you can access them all just by hopping on the Metro North. Once there, … Read More


“The Fabricated Female”— in Media, the VO Booth, and Beyond

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Another angle on the “glass ceiling” recently went under the microscope in New York City.

(l-r) Julie Schubert, Felix Richter, Carrie Faverty, and Gretchen Carlson discussed “The Fabricated Female” at Lafatyette Cafe in New York City.

In a powerhouse meeting of the minds, Fox news anchor Gretchen Carlson moderated “The … Read More

Review: Audio-Technica ATH-M70x Headphones

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The ATH-M70X by Audio Technica

In both music and audio post work, there are a lot of situations where headphones are a necessity. Voice over and foley recording require headphones, you may find several pairs floating around in music tracking sessions, and you never know when you’ll have to plug … Read More

Dave Smith Instruments Shipping Sequential Prophet-6 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

Black Lion Audio Releases Micro Clock MkIII

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Chicago-based Black Lion Audio began their endeavors offering mods to the internals of popular audio gear with the goal of offering a higher-quality audio product for a reasonable price. Only later did the company begin offering their own line of boutique audio gear that now includes the Micro Clock MkIIIRead More

How to Say Goodbye to a Studio: Recording “When I’m Gone” — by The Looking

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How do you say goodbye?

Gaze your ears upon The Looking.

Carter, the foundation of The Looking, knew he had to depart his creative home. Astraea Studios on upper Broadway, would end a long run of tracking and mixing for him and his bandmates – a beloved 3,000 sq. … Read More

Live Show Alert: Ozric Tentacles – B.B. King’s in NYC, June 14th

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Did you ever want to meet a benevolent clutch of creatures from outer space? This Sunday is your chance.

The Ozric Tentacles are coming, in fine 2015 form.

Even better than their extra-terrestrial status is the fact that these beings are especially gifted at music. They land in the form … Read More

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Gear Review: Focusrite ISA One

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The Focusrite ISA One.

The Focusrite ISA One is a single channel microphone preamp in a compact desktop format. It is a descendant of the preamps found in the legendary Focusrite Studio Console designed in the 1980’s for The Beatles’ producer, Sir George Martin.

ISA stands for “input signal amplifier” … Read More

Audient iD14 Bus-Powered Interface Now Shipping

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Audient is well known for their console mic preamplifiers found throughout their entire range of recording consoles and interfaces. Two of these same mic pres have been smuggled into the portable, interface that is the Audient iD14.

The Audient iD14 – Think of a bulldozer the size of a … Read More

Sweetwater Has Expanded Its Headquarters & Showroom Store

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Not just online: Sweetwater has expanded its in-house brick & mortar music store.

The musical instrument and pro audio distributor Sweetwater has recently made significant expansions and renovations to their headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The expansions provide Sweetwater employees with even more opportunities to absorb product knowledge from on-site … Read More

Opinionated Audio: David Chesky on Binaural Recording & the Business of Specialized Sound

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There is a method to their madness.

For Chesky Records, the how of recording is every bit as important as the who of their roster. This is an audiophile label that was founded not on the premise of spawning smash hits but on providing a distinct listening experience: creating … Read More

BAE Audio Releases B15 EQ 500 Series Module

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BAE Audio has produced a multi-frequency EQ with the convenience of a 500-series module – the B15 EQ. The EQ module has 3 bands of EQ control. The bands have five selectable frequencies each, for a variety of EQ flavors.

The all discrete B15 EQ module.

The BAE Audio … Read More

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