About a year and a half ago, the founders of Splice completed their seed funding, setting the stage for an online collaboration tool that has changed the way many musicians and producers work together. Their new YouTube series ‘Learn With Splice‘ is be a way for users to … Read More
Learn With Splice: New Series from Some of YouTube’s Best Independent Educators
Recording Studio Sweet Spot: Gold Coast Recorders – Bridgeport, CT
Close enough to be convenient – far enough from NYC to be a groovy getaway: Gold Coast Recorders just may be the missing link ye seek.
Audio attractions are ample at this Bridgeport, CT facility, and you can access them all just by hopping on the Metro North. Once there, … Read More
“The Fabricated Female”— in Media, the VO Booth, and Beyond
Another angle on the “glass ceiling” recently went under the microscope in New York City.
In a powerhouse meeting of the minds, Fox news anchor Gretchen Carlson moderated “The … Read More
Review: Audio-Technica ATH-M70x Headphones
In both music and audio post work, there are a lot of situations where headphones are a necessity. Voice over and foley recording require headphones, you may find several pairs floating around in music tracking sessions, and you never know when you’ll have to plug … Read More
Dave Smith Instruments Shipping Sequential Prophet-6 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer
The recently reacquired brand, Sequential, is Dave Smith Instruments’ original identifier for the vintage Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 synthesizer. Originally introduced in 1978, The Prophet-5 was the first analog synthesizer of its kind to offer patch recall, and one of the first polyphonic synthesizers ever.
The Sequential Prophet-6 has … Read More
Black Lion Audio Releases Micro Clock MkIII
Chicago-based Black Lion Audio began their endeavors offering mods to the internals of popular audio gear with the goal of offering a higher-quality audio product for a reasonable price. Only later did the company begin offering their own line of boutique audio gear that now includes the Micro Clock MkIII… Read More
GEAR REVIEW: All 3 Pocket Operators by Teenage Engineering
I always get dark when people refer to studio kit as “toys”. Especially when you save up the pennies to finally cop some new dopeshit microphone or some flavor of compression you didn’t previously have covered, and some well-intentioned friend offers congratulations for … Read More
Dangerous Music Announces 2-BUS+ Analog Summing Mixer at Sweetwater Gearfest
Dangerous Music has rebuilt their iconic 2-BUS Analog Summing Mixer. One of the most iconic names in A/D summing, Dangerous has announced the 2-BUS+ at the Sweetwater Gearfest this year in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The Dangerous goal behind the … Read More
Video Blog: “Can You Master Your Own Mixes?”
Editor Justin Colletti is back on the new SonicScoop Video Blog. This time: “Can You Master Your Own Mixes?“
Once again, the title says it all. Justin presents the pros and cons of both DIY and collaborative mastering, and offers few tips on both approaches.
Heavyocity Releases GRAVITY – Cinematic Scoring Tools
NYC’s own Heavyocity has released their latest pack of cinematic scoring tools – GRAVITY. The new virtual instrument comes with over 12GB of sounds, ranging from pads, hits, and strings, to ethereal chimes, ominous drones, and more.
Star Studios: Owl City’s Sky Harbor – Minneapolis
Knowing how to write a hit certainly has its benefits.
Sure there’s fame, fortune, and the rush of hearing your song out in the cybersphere. But for those whose music and lyrics reach the upper echelon again and again, … Read More
Studio G Brooklyn and GaluminumFoil Productions Announce Partnership
In a hectic 2015 which has seen several New York city studios close, and a few more open, facility convergence is starting to take place.
To that end, Studio G Brooklyn and GalumimumFoil Productions (GFP) have announced a partnership. The … Read More
Music for Picture: Max Farrar of LUC!D Productions
You may have heard his music before, but you probably won’t recognize his name. Max Farrar has kept himself busy by composing for commercials, TV shows, trailers, and collaborating with artists for a few years now.
A self-described “computer nerd”, Max grew up playing “film … Read More
Video: The Three Most Essential Recording Studio Upgrades
Editor Justin Colletti is back once again on the SonicScoop video blog.
This time? The “Big Wins” of the audio world: Those upgrades that really make a huge difference and provide maximum return on investment.
Watch below and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great video nuggets … Read More
MOTU Releases Digital Performer 9
MOTU’s flagship DAW is now on version 9. Digital Performer 9 brings us new plug-ins, a hybrid-style synthesizer, and lots of workflow enhancements – user requested, of course.
The MX4 MultiSynth combines five types of synthesis – subtractive, wavetable, FM, … Read More
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, the bx_opto Pedal ($49 MSRP).
And right now, SonicScoop readers can swoop the bx_opto Pedal for free!
iZotope 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.
Emphasizing the … Read More
Post 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 NYC’s Dig It Audio, was experiencing that sensation firsthand. His Dolby-certified 5.1 theater had … Read More
Eiosis 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’ nomenclature we see in EQ processors everywhere, AirEQ uses elemental terms to describe the effective filter shape like ‘water’, … Read More
How 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 distributing music: