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Waves V11: Much more than just Catalina support and freebies
28 Oct 2019 · V11 is a comprehensive update which brings revamped Renaissance plug-ins, new additions to Waves' Premium bundles, EQ Curves support for Pro Tools / AVID S6, and plenty of useful stuff left to go.
Best free plug-ins this week: new PianoVerb, Xylo Toy and Governor
27 Oct 2019 · In this week's collection of the best free plug-ins, PSP's beloved PianoVerb returns in a new version. Xylo Toy is a fun xylophone instrument, and Governor helps you with mastering to specific levels.
Clue #3 – Behringer for the WIN?
25 Oct 2019 · Behringer please, it's Friday, the last thing I need is another cryptic video to disturb my weekend. Get on with it so that I can enjoy my Friday beer in peace.
Clue #2 in Behringer’s play-along mystery game
23 Oct 2019 · The Behringer tease machine is in full flow as they reveal a new clue to this thing that's been 30 years in the making. I hope it doesn't become an 8-letter Countdown conundrum or we'll be guessing forever.
Universal Audio launched Apollo Twin X and Twin x4 desktop audio interfaces
23 Oct 2019 · According to leaked dealer information, Universal Audio might be about to announce two new Thunderbolt 3 desktop interfaces: an Apollo Twin X DUO and Apollo Twin x4!
16-inch MacBook Pro reportedly in production, pictured in latest macOS Catalina
22 Oct 2019 · A 16-inch MacBook Pro with notably slimmer screen bezels to make room for a slightly bigger display is intended to replace the current 15.4-inch model this or next year.
Elektron releases OS updates for Analog Rytm, Analog Four and Analog Heat
21 Oct 2019 · Elektron has released OS updates for the Analog Rytm and Analog Four. Among other improvements, both machines received a major feature that many had been wishing for: sequencer MIDI out, at last!
Skwitch: the expressive squashy buttock for your iPhone music making
21 Oct 2019 · Skwitch is a springy dome of musical control that translates your fingering into expressive gestures through the squishing of a buttock-like interface - just make sure your hands are warm.
Best free plug-ins this week: Oberom, SyncSawSynth and RhythmDelayFree
20 Oct 2019 · Freeware Sunday has arrived, featuring a new sampled gem by SampleScience, a quirky sawtooth and noise synth and a simple, but useful tap delay. Check out Oberom, SyncSawSynth and RhythmDelayFree.
Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87: compact, neutral-voiced condenser mic at a sane price
18 Oct 2019 · Roswell is back with a new mic of botique quality at affordable price - the Mini K87. Whereas the Mini K47's goal was capturing a particular vintage voicing, this one goes after transparency.
Zylia ZR-1: a portable recorder for the ZM-1 360-degree mic array
17 Oct 2019 · Zylia, maker of the innovative ZM-1 360-degree microphone array, has introduced the ZR-1 portable recorder. The Zylia ZR-1 is a 19-channel field recording device made specifically for the ZM-1.
Steinberg WaveLab 10 mastering and audio editing suite is out. And still kicking (ass).
17 Oct 2019 · WaveLab 10 still stands strong against competition from SoundForge and Audition, presenting a streamlined approach to audio manipulation and professional mastering.
AES 2019: Zoom throws podcasters a bone with the new LiveTrak L-8
17 Oct 2019 · Zoom cooked up a viable competitor to the RODECaster Pro by downsizing its digital recording desk and doubling down on the podcast-friendly features. Enter the LiveTrak L-8.
TK Audio T-Komp compressor: a vari-mu inspired workhorse
17 Oct 2019 · What looks like an unassuming four-knob comp is actually a vari-mu inspired unit with level-dependent ratio that increases with the signal level. That, and lots more to tweak!
Louder Than Liftoff Chroma+: Stereo channel strip with analogue plug-ins
17 Oct 2019 · Louder Than Liftoff has introduced the Chroma+ dual channel strip. Its best feature: You can customize it to suit your sonic ideas by adding various analogue Colour modules.
United Studio Technologies launches the UT 47FET condenser microphone
17 Oct 2019 · United Studio Technologies has announced the UT FET47 condenser microphone. A no-compromise, USA-built U47 FET clone for USD 800? Tell me more!
API celebrates its 50th anniversary with limited 862 channel strip and 2500 bus compressor
16 Oct 2019 · 50 years of API - how to celebrate? With two limited editions (50!) of the 862 and 2500 sporting gold faceplates, making them collectors' items for the truest of true studio hounds.
AES 2019: Origin is the first SSL large-format mixing console in over a decade
16 Oct 2019 · The SSL Origin is a 32-channel console designed for modern hybrid workflows. It features the E-series EQ, the "glue" bus comp, the nifty Listen mic compressor alongside new PureDrive mic pres.
AES 2019: AKG woos content creators with Lyra multimode USB microphone
16 Oct 2019 · Lyra is a multimode USB microphone which delivers the well-respected legacy of the classic AKG C414 condenser microphone in a form suitable for podcasters, streamers, and YouTubers.
Black Lion Audio Eighteen: Mic preamp and program EQ with a Melcor vibe
16 Oct 2019 · Black Lion Audio has introduced the Eighteen microphone preamp and passive program equalizer. BLA says that the Eighteen channel strip is "an homage to the classic Melcor sound".
Audeze introduces the (relatively) affordable LCD-1 reference headphones
16 Oct 2019 · Audeze has announced the LCD-1 reference headphones for mixing and mastering. And here's the kicker: they're only USD 399! Do the LCD-1 headphones deliver Audeze quality at an affordable price?
Novation introduces the Launchpad X and Launchpad mini MkIII
15 Oct 2019 · Celebrating the Launchpad's 10th anniversary, Novation has unveiled the Launchpad X and the updated Launchpad Mini. They have everything we loved about the previous versions, but what's new?