Do you remember 2006? Apple’s latest version of OS X was Tiger. Pro Tools users were salivating over version 7 and the newly released Mbox 2 Pro. Eight years is several lifetimes in the technology world!
2006 was also the year that Toontrack first released its EZ Drummer platform to … Read More
We couldn’t be PROUDER. Erin Barra, electronic musician/producer/educator/tech-forward-woman-in-audio/resident genius (she writes for SonicScoop!) has just released “Dear John,” the single from her upcoming EP, Undefined.
Interact to the max with Erin Barra’s new single on Blend.
But this goes beyond just a luscious listening experience. … Read More
Time to start talking like you’re on “Game of Thrones” – and mix like you’ve got EQs from Jolly Olde England as well.
EQ73 is the latest British EQ to arrive in your DAW.
IK Multimedia has just launched two classic British EQ models, the EQ73 and EQ81… Read More
There are no shortcuts to better mixing – but there are ways to learn a lot on the topic in a short amount of time.
“Bassy” Bob on the job.
One such method is the “Elements of Mixing” seminar series put on by GRAMMY-winner “Bassy” Bob Brockman (Christina … Read More
First in a series, where busy producers/mixers/engineers provide tips and techniques on their top studio tools.
When it comes to gear, engineers, producers and musicians are creatures of habit. When I find a piece of gear, or a plug-in with a killer sound that works consistently from project to project, … Read More
With their ever-expanding creativity, Native Instruments is introducing Rise & Hit – A cinematic instrument that is dedicated to producing tense and suspenseful soundscapes and sound effects. The library is full of processed and individual sounds so users can dissect, and make it their own.
Over 8 GB of tension … Read More
It’s the dawn of Moogfest 2014, and scores of synth-heads are set to descend on Asheville, North Carolina.
Drew Blanke — “Dr. Blankenstein” — zinging his thing.
Many will be there to listen, and many will be there to make music with all the Moogs they can eat – … Read More
One of NYC’s most natural resources, Thomas Piper of The Peoples Republic of Sound will be pushing Push and Ableton Live into action.
Thomas Piper will inspire you at Tekserve, 4/23.
This FREE event happens at Wednesday, April 23, 7:00-9:00 PM at the Tekserve Seminar Room on 119 W 23rd … Read More
Ethan Winer, author of The Audio Expert, on the building blocks of sound quality.
Audio has been around for a long time.
Its first practical application dates back to at least 1876, when Emile Berliner invented the first microphone, for use inside of Thomas Edison’s telephone.
Even the basic principles … Read More
Drawing from every sound creation technique known to man, Frodebeats introduces a massive VSTi filled with over 28,000 samples.
Oscillotron is constructed from sounds developed by analog synthesizers including Korg 700s, Oberheim 4 Voice, ARP Odyssey and many more.
Oscillotron’s drum kits include round robin variations for more lively percussion.… Read More
Here in the land of the free, we like to celebrate. Whether it be over growing older, good news, or just the simple fact that the weekend is here, celebrating feels good.
So how do we maximize this feeling? Why, random free stuff, of course!
And this random edition of … Read More
No, it’s not April 1st. Moog is serious about this – and heaven bless ‘em for it.
With the 50th Anniversary of the introduction of the first voltage controlled synthesizer, the Moog Modular, the company has unveiled a faithful recreation of the Emerson Moog Modular System – the influential musical … Read More
Audio, ergonomics, and a sense of style – a powerful combination if you can find it for the studio.
It all starts with the MIZA Z desk.
That quest just got a little easier with the introduction of the MIZA Z-based Modular system studio furniture concept from ZAOR. Coming … Read More
When producer dreams come true, they look very much like the life of Scott Jacoby.
Scott Jacoby is producing a versatile career. (Photo: Jan Cain)
After all, he’s got everything that comes with a musical job well done, including a recent GRAMMY win, a highly vibey studio in the … Read More
Getting a tight drum sequence is an essential element of the backbone in any track.
But for those of us who want to dig past the standard drum kit paradigm, the task can quickly become tedious and even daunting with slicing, layering and processing…oh my. Most of us just don’t … Read More
Producer/engineer John Congleton has been making recordings in and around Dallas, Texas, for more than half his life. He has a style that is edgy and often ornate. And as skillful as he his, for Congleton, perfection has always been beside the point.
John Congleton
For a someone with such … Read More
One of SonicScoop’s favorite annual happenings, IMSTA FESTA, is returning to LA on June 14th.
SAE Institute is the site of this ongoing music technology show, which brings together top audio hardware/software companies under one roof for hands-on tips and tricks, panels, free gifts, and the chance to … Read More
Long time provider of all things plug-ins, Plugin Boutique has partnered with Credland Audio to release their first proprietary plugin – BigKick. This new plugin focuses specifically on the kick drum, ensuring that users maximize its presence within the percussion environment. The plugin’s simple design lets users quickly dial … Read More
The bass is baaaaaaaaack.
A classic returns in new fashion, with DigiTech’s launch of the next-generation Bass Whammy pedal. The pitch-shifting that low-end lovers love is stll there, along with many contemporary additions that include true bypass, MIDI operation and more.
So bassy. So whammy. We’re glad to have … Read More
New York City producers, mixers and mastering engineers have the chance to get a private listen of an intriguing new 500 Series module – for a very limited time.
Stefan Heger will be your NYC guide for the Roger Schult Filter W2395c 500 Module.
MasteringWorks’ Stefan Heger is in … Read More
