Recording a clean ending is not as simple as it may seem
LearningWhen recording an ensemble or just overdubbing one instrument, there's one part of the song that gets very little attention: The time right after the very last chord or note has been struck. Especial…
The Operating Principles of Loudspeakers - Part 2
LearningWe started this series by describing the cone diaphragm of an electrodynamic speaker. It obviously plays an important role in the final quality of a speaker, as the radiating element, but it's far fr…
Universal Audio releases three new UAD plug-ins
Hot newsUniversal Audio's UAD Software v8.6, introduces the new Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe, Chandler Limited Curve Bender and Sonnox Oxford Limiter v2 plugins.
Toontrack releases Piano Pop EZkeys MIDI
Hot newsToontrack has released Piano Pop EZkeys MIDI, a MIDI library played by professional piano player Martin Hall.
Jet City Amplification JCA45
Hot newsJet City Amplification has announced the JCA45, a JTM45-style amp, and organises a special group sale at Indiegogo
Throbak presents KZ-115 MXV P.A.F.
Hot newsThrobak has released the KZ-115 MXV P.A.F. humbucker guitar pickup - a model made on the very winding machine used at Gibson's Kalamazoo factory.
TC Electronic introduces Sub'N'Up octaver
Hot newsTC Electronic enlarges its TonePrint range with Sub'N'Up, a classic monophonic octaver pedal.
A guide to mixing music - Part 86
LearningAfter closing the chapter dedicated to the use of reverb during mixdown, we will now focus on a relatively similar topic: delay.
A review of the Keeley Mod Workstation pedal
Written testAt this year’s NAMM show, Keeley Engineering showed off their new Workstation line of pedals, which combine the functionality of several Keeley pedals in one. Although recently released, the pedals a…
We interview the author of “The Great British Recording Studios”
Interview / PodcastIn the early 1960s, at the beginning of the British Invasion, the studio scene in England was thriving, but it was very different from that in America. The British studios used different gear and got…
A guide to mixing music - Part 85
LearningToday we'll close the chapter on reverb with one last suggestion and a short list of plug-ins I personally like to use when working with sound spaces.
Mixing Masterclass in NYC with Fab Dupont
Hot newsPuremix has just opened up applications for an upcoming one-day mixing masterclass with Grammy winner Fab Dupont to be held on May 22nd, 2016.
Toontrack releases Classic Rock Grooves MIDI pack
Hot newsToontrack has released the Classic Rock Grooves MIDI pack, a new set of MIDI files for your favorite virtual drummer.
Hornet Plugins releases VU Meter MK3
Hot newsHornet Plugins has just released VU Meter MK3, the third version of their VUMeter plug-in.
Rossignol Studio Barbariz II
Hot newsRossignol Studio introduces Barbariz II, a barrel organ library for Kontakt.