Our friends over at Brainworx and Plugin Alliance have just released two new compressor plugins, both based on one cool optical circuit: The full-fledged bx_opto ($149 MSRP) and a “stompbox” version, the bx_opto Pedal ($49 MSRP).
And right now, SonicScoop readers can swoop the bx_opto Pedal for free!
RX Final Mix from iZotope is a smart, and light-weight tool set specifically aimed at the post-production scene to help create balanced and compliant mixes – stems, masters and everything in between.
Dynamic EQ – One of the intelligent tools that makes RX Final Mix so light weight.
Emphasizing the … Read More
Specialization is a double-edged sword: You can build a reputation as one of the best in your niche, but that doesn’t mean that business will be an easy ride.
Tom Effinger, Partner and President of NYC’s Dig It Audio, was experiencing that sensation firsthand. His Dolby-certified 5.1 theater had … Read More
AirEQ from French developer Eiosis was originally released back in November 2014. The EQ plug-in focuses on ease of use and effective results. Focusing less on the traditional ‘Q’ or ‘bandwidth’ nomenclature we see in EQ processors everywhere, AirEQ uses elemental terms to describe the effective filter shape like ‘water’, … Read More
So, you’ve recorded some great songs. Now how in the name of heck do you get people to actually listen to them??
Justin Colletti is back on the SonicScoop Video Blog with a new post on promoting and distributing music:
Summer NAMM 2015 is gearing up for kickoff in Nashville, TN next week (July 9th) and Antelope Audio is giddy about what they have in store for us.
The handsome R4S in its natural habitat.
Showcasing their newly announced R4S Remote for the Satori analog monitoring and summing device, users … Read More
The last time we talked to songwriter Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, he was working out of his own studio in SoHo, prolific as ever after having completed a farewell tour for his mega-platinum band A-ha a couple of years prior.
Today, he is back with a new studio and a new … Read More
Sweden-based developers Propellerhead announced the next significant update for Reason 8.
Reason 8.3 introduces a new RV7000 mkII convolution reverb, more user requested features, access to the the free Propellerhead music-making service, and further implementation of their auto-update feature that was introduced with Reason 8.2 for quick installation.
Reason … Read More
Crave different microphone flavors when you record?
The MicSwap app allows iOS users to record, filter, sync and share audio through virtual microphones.
Of course you do, and you’re not alone. Having a large mic locker is the claim to fame for many a studio, and with good reason – … Read More
Justin Colletti visited the legendary Magic Shop recording studios this Thursday, and when he did, He brought a camera! Check out the first of our new studio tours on the SonicScoop video blog.
Owner, producer and engineer Steve Rosenthal walks us through this versatile and storied space in the Soho … Read More
If you’re seeking the must-attend event of the month, look no further — the Production Music Association (PMA) is hosting its Inaugural Tri-Coastal Music Mixer in New York City, Los Angeles, and Milwaukee on Thursday, July 23 (complete time and location details below).
This party is sure to spark plenty … Read More
The MasterQ2 from PSPaudioware.
By adding the word “mastering” to a product’s name, developers imply precise control, refined algorithms, limited coloration of the signal and, when it comes to software, a more significant processor load and delay time.
Although the mastering label also suggests that a plugin is intended for … Read More
Radial Engineering Ltd is solving yet another issue faced by guitarists that crave variety in their rig.
The Twinline allows a guitarist to share their pedal board between two different amplifiers
Guitar effects routing in the classic Radial book-end enclosure.
when using an amp’s rear-panel effects loop. The routing is … Read More
Chew on this assignment: craft a mnemonic for five new spots in the 5 Gum global campaign from agency EnergyBBDO, “Life Happens In 5.”
Here’s how Amber Tisue, Senior Sound Designer and Mixer for STIR Post Audio in Chicago, handled the sound of life-changing events in the package which included: … Read More
Spectrasonics, makers of revered music creation tools including Omnisphere and Stylus RMX, are expanding their team.
Want to connect with these clever folks? There are five positions available — see them right here. May the force be with you!… Read More
There’s a certain elegance to dedicated work space. An area designed with purpose and intent. Free from distractions of everyday life. Spaces like these can help artists achieve a level of focus that is otherwise difficult to come by. Recently such a place opened in the heart of Texas and … Read More
Sonarworks understands that headphones have physical limitations regarding the frequency response they can slather across our ears. Mixing, and referencing through headphones in particular are applications that sometimes fall short as a means of creating a balanced mix.
One example of the digitally calibrated profile (AFTER) vs. the … Read More
Joey Sturgis’ “Mixing Master Class” is free to watch live July 16-17 on CreativeLive.
This is a guest post by producer/mixer/engineer Joey Sturgis. Learn more from Joey at his upcoming CreativeLive “Mixing Master Class.” The live stream is free to watch July 16-17, and $69 afterwards on-demand.
We … Read More
