Video Studio Tour: Magic Shop Studios
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,...
View ArticleNYC, LA & Milwaukee Event: Inaugural PMA Tri-Coastal Music Mixer on July 23rd
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...
View ArticleAkai Professional Introduces MPD2 – New Series of Pad Controllers
Evolution of the MPC within MPD – Akai Professional aims to give the people what they want based off of the previously clunky MPD18, MPD26, and MPD32. The new MPD218, MPD226, and MPD232 are Akai’s...
View ArticleReview: PSP’s MasterQ2 – Mastering EQ Plugin
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...
View ArticleRadial Engineering Releases Twinline Guitar Effects Router
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...
View ArticleSound Design Time: Wrigleys’ Rebel 5 – Stir Post Audio
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...
View ArticleSpectrasonics Is Hiring — 5 New Job Posts
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...
View ArticleNew Room: Firefly Sound Studio — Hill Country, Texas
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...
View ArticleSonarworks Adds Six More Headphone Models To Calibration Software
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...
View Article5 Ways to Ruin a Mix — by Joey Sturgis
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...
View ArticleiZotope Offers Free Mastering Presets Designed by Greg Calbi for Ozone
iZotope’s creative mastering platform Ozone 6 is, itself, capable of a wide range of sonic results. It is always great to feel confident that a mix is ready for the next level – mastering. But wouldn’t...
View ArticleVideo Mic Shootout: sE Electronics Laser, Audio-Technica Lavalier & Internal...
Justin Colletti is back on the SonicScoop video blog, answering reader questions about the gear we use for our quick and dirty video posts. Get a walkthrough of our equipment and hear three camera mics...
View ArticleIn-Session: Jordan Galland with Alex Lipsen at Headgear Recording (Video)
The singer/songwriter/filmmaker captures as much as possible in one day of tracking at Headgear in Williamsburg. The post In-Session: Jordan Galland with Alex Lipsen at Headgear Recording (Video)...
View ArticleIn-Session: Jordan Galland with Alex Lipsen at Headgear Recording (Video)
WILLIAMSBURG, BROOKLYN: Last Fall, SonicScoop and Vintage King held a contest to pair up NYC-based singer/songwriter/filmmaker Jordan Galland with a local studio and producer to record some new...
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