If you are short of time then here’s a round-up of some of our articles to check out today. It’s not everything on the Expert sites today so if you have more time then have a look at all the other articles, tips, and tricks.
UPDATED: Uber Driver Makes Off With Musical Instruments From Top Producer And Now He Can't Get Them Back
When Emre Ramazanoglu, producer with Noel Gallagher, Paloma Faith, Lily Allen and many more top names, hired an Uber cab to transport him and his drums he didn't think it would cost him some of his most prized musical instruments, now he fears he may never see them again.
Antelope Audio Announce Synergy Core Editions Of Their Discrete 4 and Discrete 8 Interfaces - What's New?
The team at Antelope Audio has introduced two updated audio interfaces with some very exciting new DSP technology inside. The new Discrete 4 and Discrete 8 Synergy Core Edition audio interfaces introduce the company’s new Synergy Core DSP technology. This is a pairing of Antelope’s already established FPGA effects processing with a pair of powerful new ARM digital signal processing chips. It looks like these audio interfaces could be the most powerful all-in-one units we’ve ever seen.
Epic Plug-in Deals You Do Not Want To Miss - 20% Off Sonarworks Reference 4 Ends 16th June 2019
It can be a struggle finding the best deals and offers on pro audio gear and plug-ins. That’s why we do the hard work for you. Each week we search the web for the best pro audio deals that not only save you money if you’re in the market for something new but also time! Check out these amazing deals our partners are offering this week. There are some great products on offer here, don’t hang around though as many of these promotions end soon!
Apple Product Manager Doug Brooks Talks About New Mac Pro Specs And Features
Following the Apple Keynote at WWDC 2019, Apple Product Manager for the new style Mac Pro Cheese-grater sat down with David Sparks and Stephen Hackett from the Mac Power Users podcast and shared some useful detail on the Mac Pro design, Apple’s Pro Workflow and more.
iZotope Release Neutron 3 With New Mix Assistant And Sculptor Modules To Help You Improve Your Mixes - We Have Exclusive Demo Videos And Share What We Think Of Neutron 3
In this in-depth article we unpack all the new features introduced with Neutron 3 from iZotope and help you to be able to get the best out of Neutron 3 as well as sharing what we think about this latest release from iZotope.
Apple Preview macOS 10.15 - Catalina - Ready For Release In The Fall
As part of the keynote address in this year’s WWDC, Apple presented a preview of the next macOS 10.15 and it is going to be called Catalina, with new apps, improved accessibility and security, Sidecar so you can use an iPad as a screen with a Mac and Screen Time to help you monitor how long you are looking at a screen.
Reactions from Developers Including Avid To The New Apple Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR
A number of brands including, Avid, Universal Audio, Blackmagic Design and Adobe have responded to the announcement from Apple of a new Mac Pro with 8 PCI-e card slots that will support up to 6 Pro Tools HDX cards.
Apple Announce New Mac Pro With 8 Internal PCI Card Slots That Will Support 6 Pro Tools HDX Cards And Matching 6K Monitor Screen
At WWDC 2019 Apple have just announced a new Mac Pro that looks like the old cheese-grater with lots of holes, a set of feet on the bottom and handles on the top and against all expectations it has internal PCI slots as well as a 6K monitor.
WWDC 2019 - Apple Announce New Noise App On The Apple Watch To Monitor Your Noise Level Dose.
in the watchOS 6 Apple have announced the Noise App for the Apple Watch. The Watch will now tell you if local noise is to loud.
Did You Know That There Is A Free DAW That Has ARA Support? - We Investigate What Cakewalk Can Do
Back in November 2017 we learnt that Gibson, the then owners of Cakewalk, were ending the development of Cakewalk. Then in early 2018 BandLab Technologies announced that it had purchased the Cakewalk assets an IP and planned to release Cakewalk as a free Windows only DAW. In this article we look at the chequered history and then what has happened to Cakewalk in the last year as a free DAW, with a significant feature list including ARA support.
This Could Be Your Next Studio Purchase. Recording To Analogue Tape Is Not Dead But Is In A Renaissance
It is being reported that a growing number have rediscovered analog and tape and have chosen to jettison digital and work in analog with analog consoles and analog tape. Artists including Lady Gaga, Florence and the Machine and Tame Impala have all been reported as to having recorded albums through the old-school technology for a warmer sound. We investigate this movement and find that there is new life in this sector.
Audio Over IP Cable That Is Intended To Handle Like A Microphone Cable - What Makes It Different?
UK based provider of professional audio, video and broadcast equipment, Canford Audio has announced an extra flexible CAT7-F cable which has been approved by Waves Audio for use with Soundgrid systems and has been tested up to 150m on a 1GB Dante network. This AoIP cable has been designed specifically for professional audio and video users to “handle like a typical microphone cable”.
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If you’re looking for some inspiration why not treat yourself? How about 30% off all iZotope and Exponential Audio plug-ins? 60% off the UJAM virtual drummers, 60% off Zynaptiq’s Unfilter plugin or 45% off a Pro Tools Ultimate upgrade? Check out these amazing deals our partners are offering this week, but don’t hang around though as many of these promotions end soon!
Apple Announce Keyboard And Flexgate Repair Programs Plus T2 Chip Security Update
In more announcements ahead of the upcoming WWDC, Apple has made several repair and fix announcements, including repair programs for the MacBook Pro Butterfly keyboard and one to address the backlight issues in the 13” MacBook Pro laptops dubbed ‘Flexgate’. In addition Apple has released an update to fix issues with the T2 chip in some MacBook Pro computers.
Apple Announce First MacBook Pro Laptop With 8-Core i9 Processor As Part Of Laptop Range Improvements
Ahead of the WWDC on June 3rd Apple is choosing to make a number of announcements covering their hardware. It is now possible for the first time to buy an 8-core 15-inch MacBook Pro and Apple have also given their MacBook Pro range a speed bump with 8th and 9th-generation Intel Core processors. We have the details.
Universal Audio Announce Version 9.9 Of Their UAD-2 Software - We Have Exclusive Insight Into A Very Special New Plug-In
The team at Universal Audio are very pleased to announce their latest UAD-2 software 9.9 update. Once again they have collaborated with Softube to bring us an updated version of the Tube-Tech CL-1B MKII Compressor but the big news for this release is the new Capitol Chambers plug-in. An exact software recreation of 4 of the legendary Capitol Studios echo chambers. If you like real reverb. This one is a must.
Studio One 4.5 - Everything You Need To Know About The Latest Version Of PreSonus Studio One
Studio One Experts Russ Hughes and Paul Drew take an extended look at the latest version of Studio One, version 4.5, that includes over 70 new features and is free to existing owners of Studio One 4.
New Acoustic Metamaterial Promises Directional Control Of Sound As Good As Optical Lenses - Find Out More
This new material can behave like a lens for sound and you can reconfigure it like building Lego and is capable of shaping a wavefront and directing and focusing sound sound in a precise way. Sounds Interesting.
Kevin Becka - May You Rest In Peace After Your Brave Battle With Cancer
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you all of the very sad news that our amazing friend and talented colleague Kevin Becka passed away yesterday, 19th May 2019 after a very brave fight with pancreatic cancer, which was diagnosed just before Christmas of 2018. The audio production industry has tragically lost a true legend, our thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin’s family, colleagues and friends.