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Announcing the ‘Shure Signal Path’ Podcast Series
Shure today announced its new podcast series, “Shure Signal Path.” Shure will host members of the...
Focusrite offers free AudioThing software and 50% discount
Focusrite has unveiled a new offer for its Plug-in Collective community from February 8th to March...
Gear Flashback: Otari MTR-90 2″ Tape Machine
Thanks to Eric Palmquist and Infrasonic in Los Angeles for this month's gear flashback - an Otari 2-inch tape machine. We think this is an absolutely beautiful machine, and agree that modern-day...
Using Compression to Control the Dynamics of Your Recordings
Compression is one of the oldest and most used hardware units in recording. These days compression comes in many forms; the software plug-ins have gotten better as computing has gotten faster, so...
CNN to Air Half Hour Music Show This Saturday
According to a press release issued today: SOUNDCHECK is a new half hour music show anchored by Brooke Baldwin that is airing on CNN Saturday, Jan. 14 at 2:30pm est. The first episode features...
Twin Cities Studio Expands Hands-On Internship Program
The Hideaway Studio in Minneapolis, one of the hidden gems of the Midwest studio scene, is expanding its internship program. The studio,...
Performer’s Quick Intro To Recording Software
Admittedly, it can be a struggle to stay up-to-date on the current state of affairs in the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) market. As I write this, my Pro Tools...
Recording Tips: Using Digital Tools on Analog Tracks
The choice to mix the analog warmth of tape with the editing/automation capabilities of Pro Tools will help to open up options when it comes to mixing, but will require a well laid out plan. If...
An Inside Look at United Record Pressing
Putting it on Wax Since 1949 United Record Pressing, LLC (URP) began in Nashville, Tennessee in 1949, when it was known by the name Southern Plastics. The first Beatles seven-inch records in America...
RECORDING GUIDE: AD/DA Converters and Clocks
Capturing a recorded signal and replaying a true representation of the analog audio relies heavily on the conversion process that takes place before and after the audio passes through your DAW. An...
Hundreds more artists announced for CMJ Music Marathon 2011
CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival isn’t scared to tell you that its latest lineup of bands is its heaviest yet. Weighing in at just under 900 musicians, this third round card features both...
INDEPENDENT LABEL DISTRIBUTION LAUNCHES WITH INDIE RECORD LABEL OWNERS AT THE HELM
Call it punk, call it gangsta or simply call it good business - Independent Label Distribution (www.ildistro.com) announced today the formation of a new indie record label-run company for physical...