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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

Synchro Arts VocALign Project 3 Stand-alone

Synchro Arts VocALign Project 3 permanent price slash

20 Jul 2016 in Studio, Deals

Is this a sign of times to come? A respected pro audio software developer halving their price! VocALign, a producer's secret weapon, is now affordable.

API 512v Discrete Mic Pre offers more control

20 Jul 2016 in Studio

This new 512v builds on the well-renowned 512c and adds output control for modern workflows, allowing more API-style saturation.

Schertler Analogue Modular Mixer: Arthur

Schertler present a modular analogue mixer: Arthur

20 Jul 2016 in Studio

Are you on the look-out for an analogue mixer that fits your requirements? Why not configure one to your own specification with 'Arthur' by Schertler?

Waves + Scheps: Parallel Particles Plug-in

Waves and Scheps release Parallel Particles effect plugin

19 Jul 2016 in Studio

Andrew Scheps and Waves have developed a signature plugin that simulates 4 of his go-to mixing processes. Cool looking interface, but how does it sound?

Flare Audio block out sound with Isolate

17 Jul 2016 in Live, Deals

Badged on Kickstarter as "revolutionary" ear plugs made from titanium, they certainly look cool. Isolate can apparently "switch off your ears"!

Zylia ZM-1: defying the rules of recording

16 Jul 2016 in Studio

The ZM-1 performs the impossible. Allegedly. Imagine a band sitting around one mic, after which you were able to balance their individual levels and isolate them. Can this possibly work as well as its makers ...

Mathew Lane releases StereoDelta Plugin for 3D audio

16 Jul 2016 in Studio

I'm normally not a fan of one-knob style plugins, but StereoDelta simplifies the critically acclaimed DrMS spatial processor plugin.

Vicoustic booth without a door: VicBooth Premium

15 Jul 2016 in Studio

VicBooth Premium is a new isolation booth made from high quality materials. Hang-on though, it doesn't have a door!

“F*cks with the Fabric of Time” – Eventide release native H910 plugin

13 Jul 2016 in Studio, Synths

Eventide release their own native H910 Harmonizer plugin, but this time with a dual channel version.

Nura Headphones to deliver tailor-made sound

12 Jul 2016 in Studio

Here's some interesting new technology currently seeking funding via Kickstarter: Nura headphones measure and calibrate to your personal hearing profile.

Plugin Alliance Unfiltered Audio Fault Plugin

Plugin Alliance release ‘Fault’ with Unfiltered Audio

11 Jul 2016 in Studio

Fault promises to be a cool new pitch and time based plugin, capable of conventional subtle effects through to extreme modulated mayhem.

Mana Modular, the analogue console for project studios

08 Jul 2016 in Studio, Deals

Looking for a console with a small footprint and customisable options? Then this Kickstarter campaign by Mana Modular might be the solution for you.

New Infected Mushroom plugin: Pusher by Waves

08 Jul 2016 in Studio, Synths

I'm normally very skeptical of any signature plugin, but this one resonates with me: it aims to deliver the high standard for audio processing Infected Mushroom are renowned for.

Molecular Bytes finally release AtomicTransient

06 Jul 2016 in Studio

Announced back in April, details about the new AtomicTransient plugin from Molecular Bytes were sketchy. Released this week, all becomes clear.

Aston Mics receive Custom Rycote Shock Mount

04 Jul 2016 in Studio

Following the success of Aston's mics, their suspension mount partner Rycote have now developed a custom mount - and it's purple!

2 mics in 1: MXL announce new DX-2 variable dynamic microphone

03 Jul 2016 in Studio, Guitar, Live

Made by a division of Marshall, could this be a new favourite for recording guitar cabs? The DX-2 boasts an interesting new concept in the form of two capsules...

VocalBoothToGo offer genuinely ‘mobile recording’

01 Jul 2016 in Studio

Do you often record on location in poor environments, or need a pop-up booth for recording at home? VocalBoothToGo might be just the answer.

A 1930’s tube mic-pre: Coil Audio’s new CA-70

01 Jul 2016 in Studio

Big tubes, high-voltage and back-to-basic electronics with NOS components. What's not to love about the new CA-70?

Summer NAMM 2016: Advanced Audio MT8016 Dual Channel Preamp

28 Jun 2016 in Studio

Advanced Audio Microphones have revealed a new pre-amp is on it's way. The MT8016 is designed as a modern take of the classic Trident Series 80 mic preamps.

Summer NAMM 2016: Advanced Audio present CM48 budget tube mic

27 Jun 2016 in Studio

Designed after the Neumann U48, a 3 polar pattern version of the U47, Advanced Audio release the CM48 to offer a quality tube mic at an even lower price.

Turtle Beach’s HyperSound Glass speakers deliver sound ‘beams’

24 Jun 2016 in Studio

Recently unveiled are these crazy new HyperSound speakers made of glass. As well as being visually transparent, they deliver sound in a directional beam, apparently...

TBProAudio release CS-3301, a neat channel strip plugin

21 Jun 2016 in Studio

Channel strip style plugins are powerful mixing tools. TBProAudio also seem to be on top form at the moment, making the CS-3301 an exciting release.

Apple MacBook Pro 2016 Rumour - OLED Display Touch Bar

Rumours build as Apple’s MacBook Pro is long overdue an update

20 Jun 2016 in Studio, Synths

OLED display touch bar, Touch ID, Skylake processor, thinner and lighter frame: these are just some of the rumours anticipated for this year's MacBook Pro.