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Arturia Updates iProphet iOS Soft Synth to Version 1.1

Profit from the Prophet! iProphet Version 1.1, that is, Arturia’s iOS soft synth edition of the classic ‘80’s synthesizer. The new V includes compatibility with iOS 8. The latest version (2.1.5) of the...

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ToneBoosters Launches TB BusCompressor

That magic bus compressor is always just around the corner – and when you finally find that one that you click with…WOW. Could the new TB BusCompressor from the busy plugin developers ToneBoosters be...

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Making the Mix Room: Chuck Zwicky’s Zmix — Chelsea, New York City

Just over Chelsea way in Manhattan, is a man who takes mixing very, very seriously. The discography of Chuck Zwicky is deep and diverse, stacked with hitmakers that include The Rembrandts, Reggie...

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PMC To Launch twotwo sub2 Subwoofer at NAMM 2015

UK-based reference monitor manufacturer PMC is making an impressive series of moves in all manner of speakers and monitors. Their twotwo range of near-field monitors is about to be joined by the new...

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5 FAQ’s to Demystify Dithering

WHAT IS DITHERING? Dithering, in its most basic form, is the addition of very low-level noise to a digital signal in an effort to help improve the sound. WHY ADD NOISE? It’s actually a bit of a...

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NYC Event: “Your Rights, Your Music, Your Career” – Saturday, January 10th

Get a sharp start to the New Year – with a full day of valuable music info. Get music smart! FREE to attend, “Your Rights, Your Music, Your Career” is for NYC area artists and music industry pros...

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Postmodern Jukebox: The Making of a Multi-Million View YouTube Music Channel

Scott Bradlee was living in New York City in 2009, and finding it difficult to make ends meet through gigs and sessions alone. “I didn’t have a lot of work as a jazz musician, which is what I trained...

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TELEFUNKEN To Introduce M60 FET Microphone at NAMM 2015

TELEFUNKEN is on top of it once again — with something new for NAMM. The M60 FET is TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik’s first non-vacuum tube, FET-based, solid-state condenser microphone. The M60 features...

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Review: Splice — Cloud Platform for Music Creation, Collaboration and Sharing

In my opinion, cloud file management/sharing services are some of the coolest and most useful digital tools to come into the mainstream. Right now, everything I do gets uploaded to my own little plot...

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Sound Radix Releases Drum Leveler Plug-In

Sound Radix has released a different type of transient design plug-in for drum and percussion tracks, and loops. In the mixing process, drums can be a challenge to tweak – especially in stereo tracks....

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Video Tutorial: Ducking Delays, Dynamic Delays and Other Automated FX

(This is second in a series of video tutorials for SonicScoop by producer/mixer/engineer Jake Antelis. See his first one here, “Editing Trills in Melodyne with Shortcuts for Speed & Efficiency.”)...

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DAW Evolution: Cakewalk Launches New Membership Model + 3 New Versions of SONAR

Cakewalk is making a strong break with DAW tradition — the company has launched an evolved audio software model with their new SONAR Membership program. This is NOT a subscription, which according to...

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Music as Medicine: How Performing and Listening Treat Trauma

In the summer of 2012, my father passed me a well-worn copy of New York magazine with a provocative cover story by Michael Wolff titled “A Life Worth Ending”. In the story, Wolff chronicles his...

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Rupert Neve Designs Announces RNDI DI Box and R6 500 Rack for NAMM 2015

As NAMM 2015 approaches, audio companies are gearing up to show off new tech, including a few firsts. Among these is the RNDI from Rupert Neve Designs. The new DI from RND is designed with a class-A...

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Early Adopters: The Bunker Studio Boosts Its SSL 4000 With Automan Automation

The Bunker Studio in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn has never been one to hunker down. From the launch of its 3,000 foot space in 2012, to its swap from an Auditronics 501 console to a small frame SSL...

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Augspurger Monitors Debuts Duo 8 “Mini-Main” System

The sound of Augspurger is still massive – but the famed speakers are getting more and more manageable for compact spaces. The Duo 8, shown here atop the optional S12 sub, is set to debut at NAMM. At...

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Jazz in The Studio: Preserving the Sound – From Louis Armstrong to Wayne...

When you think of jazz music, Louis Armstrong is probably one of the first names that come to mind, and not because he stands among the genre’s best musicians, but because he was a crowd pleaser, a...

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Hardware/Software Shootout and Review: Thermionic Culture Vulture

The Culture Vulture is a unique piece of boutique hardware dedicated to adding all-valve induced harmonic distortion to sources. It was first introduced by Thermionic Culture in 1998 and has since seen...

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Universal Audio Introduces Apollo Expanded Software at NAMM 2015

As part of UAD Software v8.0, Universal Audio is bringing new compatibility options into 2015 with their Apollo Expanded software – exclusively for Apollo interfaces. This will allow users to daisy...

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SonicScoop Wants You! Open Call for Contributors

Do you have a lot to say about sound?  Do you want to expand your professional network? Do you have insights to share with your colleagues and teach to a new generation of audio engineers? Are you...

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