New Brainworx Opto Compressor Plug-In FREE for SonicScoop Readers
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,...
View ArticleiZotope Releases RX Final Mix – Balance & Finalize Post Production Mixes
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....
View ArticlePost Evolution: How NYC’s Dig It Audio Went All-In by Partnering Up
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...
View ArticleEiosis AirEQ Launches Version 1.1 Update
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’...
View ArticleHow To Get Your Music Heard (By Actual People)
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...
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 ArticleGrado Labs Launches Limited Edition GH1 Brooklyn Tree Headphones
Hand-crafted audio hardware has been emanating from Grado Labs in Brooklyn for over 60 years. Now that connection to the Broken Land has grown even deeper with their announcement of the new Grado...
View ArticlePlugin Review: Vertigo Sound VSM-3 from Brainworx & Plugin Alliance
We’re always hearing about the good old days of analog, when all of the non-linearities of tubes, transistors, transformers and tape combined to color recordings in a wonderful way. From the beginning...
View ArticleMaking the Mix Room: Vacation Island – SoHo, Manhattan
Who’s back in black? Matt Boynton, that’s who. When last we looked in on this unassumingly driven engineer, he was well on his way in Williamsburg. But the real estate moguls are digging ever deeper...
View ArticleRadial Engineering Shipping Space Heater 500-Series Tube Overdrive
Radial Engineering has released a 500 series module based off of their original 8-channel rack-mount Space Heater (originally covered by SonicScoop here) to cater to the growing 500 community. The...
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