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
Black Lion Audio Releases Micro Clock MkIII
How to Say Goodbye to a Studio: Recording “When I’m Gone” — by The Looking
How do you say goodbye?
Carter, the foundation of The Looking, knew he had to depart his creative home. Astraea Studios on upper Broadway, would end a long run of tracking and mixing for him and his bandmates – a beloved 3,000 sq. … Read More
Live Show Alert: Ozric Tentacles – B.B. King’s in NYC, June 14th
Did you ever want to meet a benevolent clutch of creatures from outer space? This Sunday is your chance.
Even better than their extra-terrestrial status is the fact that these beings are especially gifted at music. They land in the form … Read More
Introducing SonicScoop’s Video Blog: “How to Record an Album (And How Not To)”
You asked for it, you got it: SonicScoop is ramping up the video side of the website, and to launch or new video blog, editor Justin Colletti has contributed an epic new post called “How to Record a Full Length Album (And How Not To).”
This concise-yet-detailed guide, … Read More
Gear Review: Focusrite ISA One
The Focusrite ISA One is a single channel microphone preamp in a compact desktop format. It is a descendant of the preamps found in the legendary Focusrite Studio Console designed in the 1980’s for The Beatles’ producer, Sir George Martin.
ISA stands for “input signal amplifier” … Read More
Audient iD14 Bus-Powered Interface Now Shipping
Audient is well known for their console mic preamplifiers found throughout their entire range of recording consoles and interfaces. Two of these same mic pres have been smuggled into the portable, interface that is the Audient iD14.
Sweetwater Has Expanded Its Headquarters & Showroom Store
The musical instrument and pro audio distributor Sweetwater has recently made significant expansions and renovations to their headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The expansions provide Sweetwater employees with even more opportunities to absorb product knowledge from on-site … Read More
Opinionated Audio: David Chesky on Binaural Recording & the Business of Specialized Sound
There is a method to their madness.
For Chesky Records, the how of recording is every bit as important as the who of their roster. This is an audiophile label that was founded not on the premise of spawning smash hits but on providing a distinct listening experience: creating … Read More
BAE Audio Releases B15 EQ 500 Series Module
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
Event: Guitar Center Pro and Audio Alchemist to Host “Food|Drink|Audiospeak” In Albany, NY on July 8th
The sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of the professional audio community, GC Pro, will be hosting “Food/Drink/Audiospeak” alongside NYC-based firm Audio Alchemist on Wednesday, July 8th.
The event will consist of a series of events and demos, showcasing … 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
Making the Mix Room: Sondhus Builds Private Studio for Paul Savoy of A-ha
The last time we talked to songwriter Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, he was working out of his own studio in SoHo, prolific as ever after having completed a farewell tour for his mega-platinum band A-ha a couple of years prior.
Today, he is back with a new studio and a new … Read More