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Simon is an internationally recognised Professional Sound Engineer/Producer with over a decade in the industry. Working mostly in music, his reputation as a mix engineer continues to reach new heights. Sound Engineer (Studio & Live) Freelance Record Producer Pro Audio Specialist / Consultant Pro Audio Journalist Pro Audio Trainer

Acustica Audio & Studio DMI: Diamond Color EQ Plug-in - Close-up 1

Acustica Audio soon to release ‘Color EQ’ plug-in with Studio DMI

20 Feb 2017 in Studio

Acustica Audio have announced a collaboration with Studio DMI to bring a signature-style plug-in. The 'Color EQ' is said to be the first of a new 'Diamond' line of plug-ins by Acustica.

Antelope Zen Studio Plus Audio Interface

Antelope add Thunderbolt and guitar re-amping to Zen Studio+

17 Feb 2017 in Studio

Antelope deliver the next gen of their 1U portable audio interface, the Zen Studio+, now with re-amping and Thunderbolt.

EM Acoustics crash into compact PA market with ESP Series

17 Feb 2017 in Live

British company EM Acoustics' new ESP Series are compact active speakers for those small PA duties that pack some 1200W of power and a coaxial design. Could these stir the competition?

miniDSP Dirac Live: Hardware-based speaker calibration for under $800

14 Feb 2017 in Studio

Anyone in for a new monitor and room calibration solution that includes a dedicated hardware package for under 800 USD? miniDSP and Dirac think they have cracked this emerging market.

Barefoot leaves behind a small ‘Footprint01’ monitor

13 Feb 2017 in Studio

While Barefoot have made a mark on the professional market, they've just announced a smaller, more affordable offering: the Footprint01.

New Massenburg Design Works ‘DRC2’ Plug-in spotted!

11 Feb 2017 in Studio

During a MixCon video, Frank Filipetti reveals a new plug-in being developed by George Massenburg, called DRC2. Apparently, "nothing else works like it".

Apple Logic Pro X and MacBook Pro Touch Bar

Is Logic Pro X 10.3 proof that creatives are still on Apple’s radar?

10 Feb 2017 in Studio

With the Logic Pro X 10.3 update making use of the new MacBook Pro Touch Bar last month, perhaps we should count our blessings in the creative industry....

It’s here! Plugin Alliance releases anticipated Black Box HG-2 Plugin

08 Feb 2017 in Studio

It was announced at NAMM 2017 that Plugin Alliance and Black Box were coming together to deliver a plug-in version of the HG-2, and now it's arrived...

dBTechnologies B.Hype portable live speaker: “Aggressive” yet “accurate”?

07 Feb 2017 in Live

dBTechnologies present a new compact PA and wedge monitor solution - but can this speaker be both aggressive and sonically accurate, as their marketing claims? We take a look at how they aim to square that ...

ISE 2017: beyerdynamic TG 1000 joins Dante party

06 Feb 2017 in Live

beyerdynamic will be debuting their new TG 1000 professional wireless system at ISE 2017. Albeit later than others, they too are going to be Dante enabled.

ISE 2017: L-Acoustics’ new Syva PA reaches 35m

06 Feb 2017 in Live

'Syva' is L-Acoustics' latest offering for sound reinforcement, in small to medium sized venues and conference centres. Debuting at this week's ISE 2017.

Kush debuts allegedly “groundbreaking” 458A plug-in tube emulation

03 Feb 2017 in Studio

Designed to partner their Omega pre-amp, Kush will have us believe that the new 458A 'Transformer' plug-ins "re-define" tube emulations...

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New ADAM S Series details emerge: Our interview with ADAM CEO David Angress

01 Feb 2017 in Studio

In a Gearnews exclusive, ADAM CEO David Angress reveals some hidden functions slumbering within their new S Series...

Boz Digital Labs Transgressor: A new drum transient processing approach?

01 Feb 2017 in Studio

Transgressor, a name you need to say carefully, offers a new form of transient processing. This isn't just another transient shaper or designer though...

Maag Audio show some fresh thinking with MAGNUM-K compressor

28 Jan 2017 in Studio, Live

New compressors pop-up all the time, many are replicas of classic models. Maag Audio however, demonstrate fresh thinking with the MAGNUM-K compressor.

API revamp the 3124 pre-amp for modern workflows

27 Jan 2017 in Studio

API have announced two new pre-amp variants, the 3124V and the 3124MV. That's right, now there's a 3124 with output volume control!

MOTU binds them all with M64, 8D and LP32 interfaces

26 Jan 2017 in Studio, Live

While other interfaces try to cater for as many I/O formats as possible, MOTU cover the 3 main digital audio connections with 3 separate products.

Why are Lynx keeping back details on their new Aurora(n) converter interfaces?

26 Jan 2017 in Studio, Live

In an attempt to tease us, Lynx announced their new line of Aurora(n) converter interfaces at NAMM last week. However, not all details are clear yet...

NAMM 2017: Rupert Neve Designs R10 500 Series Rack and MC5 module

20 Jan 2017 in Studio

R10 ten-slot 500 Series rack from Rupert Neve Designs anyone? Also previewing at NAMM from Rupert Neve is a new SwiftMix Master Control for the 5088.

NAMM 2017: Neumann ‘tune-up’ with smaller KH 80 DSP

20 Jan 2017 in Studio

Nuemann have turned up at NAMM and aim to tune to the room with their new self-calibrating DSP studio monitor, the KH 80 DSP.

NAMM 2017: Aston Starlight microphones hit the target – with lasers

19 Jan 2017 in Studio, Live

Aston Mics are introducing the worlds first laser targeting pencil microphone, the Starlight, along with a charcoal version of Halo.

NAMM 2017: PreSonus StudioLive Series III Digital Mixers

19 Jan 2017 in Live, Studio

Details were revealed last year of the StudioLive 32 digital console. Now accompanied by a StudioLive 16, the StudioLive Series III consoles are here.

NAMM 2017: Dynaudio upgrade LYD range with LYD 48

19 Jan 2017 in Studio

Adding a new model to a range of monitors can be a risky move. Is the LYD 48 a quick fix of existing issues, or a model worthy of the title 'flagship'?

Steven Slate Keynote Presentation of VRS8 and ML-2

NAMM 2017: Is the Slate VRS8 a breakthrough or hot air?

19 Jan 2017 in Studio

Shown at NAMM, watch the keynote presentation of this new 'Virtual Recording Studio', made up of the VRS8 interface and ML-2 microphone. But is it really a "breakthrough"?