It’s been a little while coming but the team at Universal Audio are very pleased to be able to announce that their Ox - The Amp Top Box and the controller software are now fully Windows compatible.
7 Reasons You Should Think About Buying The SSL SiX Desktop Mixer - Is It Just A Small Mixer With An SSL Badge?
I have had the great pleasure of having one of the new SSL SiX desktop mixers at my studio for the last couple of weeks. During that time I’ve been testing it and putting the SSL SiX through its paces both in the studio and at live events. When it was first launched I think some thought that this is just a small mixer with an SSL badge on it, why buy the SSL SiX when there are mixers with more features and considerably cheaper? Having used it in anger in a variety of applications, here are my 7 reasons as to why you should seriously consider buying the SSL SiX.
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.
Studio Starter Kits For Different Studios - Our In Depth Look At What You Can Get For Around $1,000 To Meet YOUR Needs
In this new series of articles we aim to help people who are starting out in audio production find the best gear for their chosen field of work. We will be covering studio starter kit suggestion for songwriters, loop based producer, voice over artists and more. Before we dive into the gear we want to cover two important aspects of every studio setup, the computer and DAW.
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.
Is Cassette The New Vinyl? It Seems Some Think So And Are Making Cassette Players Again
For those of us who are old enough to have really lived with the Compact Cassette it was so much more than just a medium for storing audio. It was how I loaded computer games and it was how I expressed my feelings, yes I’m talking about the legend of the “Mix Tape”. Well, believe it or not, sales of both cassette media and hardware are on the up. In this article we ask if we are on the verge of a Cassette Tape revival?
Do You Use Different Guitar Amps - Perhaps An Amp Switcher Should Be Your Next Purchase?
Some equipment you buy because you like how it sounds. Some equipment you buy because you like how it works and some equipment you buy because it allows you to work faster. And then there is the gear you buy because it does all three. I’m quite new to the Amp/Speaker switcher party, but I’m in now and I’m staying. In this article I’ll tell you how the Amp/Speaker switcher works, show you how they can speed up your recording workflow and tell you about two units I have had the opportunity to try in my studio.
Flock Audio Patch - Installing And Configuring The Digitally Controlled Analogue Patch Bay
In the first of this pair of articles, I talked about the studio clean-up operation and the physical relocation of my studio toys getting ready for the addition of the Flock Audio Patch into my studio workflow. In this article I’m going to talk about setting up, routing and managing the Patch, some of the choices I had to make early on in the process and how Patch has changed my recording, mixing and mastering world.
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.
Flock Audio Patch - Preparing The Studio For The New Digitally Controlled Analogue Patch Bay - Removing The Hardware
This article could easily have been titled “the great studio spring clean of 2019” as one of the major issues I had to deal with was a mass of extra cables in my rig. You know the sort of thing that was not really installed properly to “fix” an issue or run in a piece of gear for a demo or review session. But the main reason for this studio overhaul was to install not only a new piece of kit, but also a new and exciting way of working. Introducing the Patch, digitally controlled analogue patch back by Flock Audio.
Apple WWDC Preview - What We Expect To Be Announced By Apple In June 2019 Developers Conference
The WorldWide Developer Conference is held every year by Apple in early June and Apple tends to use the conference keynote to make key announcements mainly about software. That said, they have also been known to make announcements about hardware too, including both previous Mac Pro computers and there is a growing expectation that Apple may announce the new long-awaited ‘modular’ Mac Pro at this year’s WWDC. In this article we take a look at what Apple is expected to and rumoured to announce at this year’s developer conference.
Testing The New Antelope Audio Orion 32+ Gen 3 On A Rhythm Section Tracking Session
In this article, James Ivey takes a look at the new Orion 32+ Gen 3 from Antelope Audio. Read the article and watch the video to find out what James thinks of the new orion interface from Antelope.
Audient Announce Nero A New Monitor Controller - It's Time To Take Control Of Your Monitor Speakers
Our friends at UK based console, interface and mic pre manufacturers Audient are very pleased to announce their newest product, Nero. Nero is a fully featured desktop monitor controller with a comprehensive set of I/O. Think of Nero as the centre section of your console, just without the console.
Thinking Of Selling Your Mac? Here Are Seven Steps to Take Before Saying Goodbye
There comes a time when we all either choose, or are forced to retire our computers. Often these machines are still in a perfectly serviceable condition but maybe our needs or requirements have changed or we just want MORE POWER! So maybe it’s time to sell it and help fund the next machine. OWC’s Steve Sande gives Mac users seven steps you should take before you Mac finally leaves your hands.
If You Only Had One Type Of Studio Outboard Processor To Mix With What Would It Be? EQ, Compressor Or Something More Exotic?
For some of you hardcore music producers out there who use a lot of studio outboard gear this question could come across as though we are asking you to choose which of your children you love the most… luckily we’re not asking that but this decision is no less difficult to make.
Drawmer's New 1974 EQ And 1976 Mutiband Saturation Processors - Quality Outboard From A Name You Know Without Boutique Prices
Drawmer’s new 1974 stereo EQ and 1976 Multiband saturation/width processor offer plenty of analogue vibe without the hefty price tags so often associated with name brand hardware.
Testing The New Antelope Audio Edge Go USB Microphone With Built In Emulations
At NAMM 2019 Antelope Audio announced the Edge Go, a USB microphone which features internal FPGA chips, which allows the Edge Go to process it’s own microphone emulations of many popular vintage mics. But does it work and is it any good? Let’s find out.
Keeping Your Gear Warm During The Cold Weather Can Dramatically Improve Its Life Span
Recently here in the UK, we saw the switch to British Summer Time, a sure sign that better weather is on the way (even in London). But there is still a chance of a cold snap and our valuable studio gear does not like changes in temperature. Steve Sande writing for the OWC blog takes up the story.
What Are Your Studio Gear Essentials For Recording? What Dan's Tracking Workflow Can't Live Without?
If you were to slim down your studio gear collection then what would you need to keep in order to still be able to get your recording work done in your studio? Consider these products your studio gear essentials, what could you not live without?
We Test The RME ADI-2 Pro And Find It Packs A Lot In A Small Unit Especially For A Modern Hybrid Studio
I have been trying to squeeze every last centimeter out of my recording and mixing chain, which led me to the RME ADI-2 Pro which amongst other things has a stunning sounding stereo Analogue to Digital converter. Perfect for the final A/D in my hybrid studio workflow. In this test we take a look at what else this very powerful half U rack unit can do.