Pro Sound Effects Launches Ambisonics Series Libraries – First Up: NYC...
One of the leaders of royalty-free sound effects for media producers around the world is launching their Ambisonics series of SFX libraries. Pro Sound Effects is introducing a new level of ambience...
View ArticleThe Best Peak Limiter Plugins on the Market
Peak limiters have become ubiquitous in music production. With the advent of digital processing, limiters can now “look ahead” and react instantaneously to audio peaks, providing true “brickwall”...
View ArticleA Concise Guide to Soundproofing and Acoustic Treatment
Justin Colletti is back on the SonicScoop video blog! This time, learn all of what he knows about soundproofing studios and using affordable acoustic treatment options to get the best possible sound...
View Article139TH AES Convention in NYC Announces Project Studio Expo’s Return
Don’t look now, but AES is approaching – and it’s New York City’s turn in 2015. YESSSSS — AES is on its way to NYC this October. The 139th AES International Convention will take place at the Jacob...
View ArticleImage-Line Launches FL Studio 12.1
The DAW universe has just expanded a touch with the launch of FL Studio 12.1. FL Studio goes up to 12 – point 1. Image-Line’s flagship workstation includes lifetime free updates, which makes it a safe...
View ArticleStudio Pro Profile: Mike Kuz, Head Mixing Engineer — SweetSounds, NYC
Meet Mike Kuz, who’s been Head Mixing Engineer for the New York City studio SweetSounds since Spring of this year. With recent collaborations including Slaughterhouse, Walé, OnCue, Common, Smoke DZA,...
View ArticleAnatomy of a Mix: John Agnello on Mixing “3 Shots” by Hollis Brown
John Agnello. Photo by Andrew Kesin. Legendary indie rock producer John Agnello looks back on mixing 3 Shots, a recently-released album by Brooklyn-based indie Americana band, Hollis Brown. Agnello is...
View ArticleWaves Releases Cobalt Saphira – Add and Enhance Harmonic Content
Waves continues to broaden their developmental horizons with the release of a harmonic enhancement plug-in, Cobalt Saphira. Saphira is the first of Waves’ new Cobalt-series – “Analog that Only Digital...
View ArticleWhat’s New in Reaper Version 5?
In Part 2 of our interview, David talks to Justin Frankel, creator of the Reaper, about new features in Reaper 5 and what makes Reaper different from other DAWs. … Read More
View ArticlePlugin Review: “L’otary”, the Rotary Speaker Emulator by PSPaudioware
The L’otary by PSPaudioware Leslie speakers have a special place in the heart of many studio owners and musicians. Upon entering a studio equipped with one of these coveted rotating speaker cabinets,...
View ArticleThe Recording Connection Announces “Learn From Legends” Master Apprenticeship...
Founded in 1983, The Recording Radio and Film Connection (RRF) is a network of educational, instructional, and mentorship programs for aspiring media professionals that span the states. Pictured L-R:...
View ArticleSIR Audio Tools Releases StandardCLIP Dynamics Control + Effects Plug-In
SIR Audio Tools is a plug-in developer that offers a handful of intelligently developed plug-ins. StandardCLIP, their latest offering, allows for control over the volume level of an audio signal or for...
View ArticlePensado Awards 2015 Preview: 5 Questions with Herb Trawick and Dave Pensado
Thomas Alva Edison’s tinfoil phonograph? Nope. The player piano? Guess again: (l-r) Dave Pensado and Herb Trawick are set to preside over The Pensado Awards 2015. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images...
View ArticleWorld Class NYC Studio Available for Lease Takeover or Sublet – Midtown
A world class commercial NYC studio has become available for lease takeover or sublet. The control room of OZ’ Studio A. The facility is OZ Studios, which is located in Midtown and opened in 2012. The...
View ArticleForte Offers Free Music Notation Software to Celebrate its 500,000th Download
Forte is a music notation software developed with quickness and ease of use in mind. The Hamburg, Germany-based developers are celebrating their 500,000th download this week by giving away their Forte...
View ArticleMastering Your Compressor: Attack & Release Settings [VIDEO]
Justin Colletti is back on the SonicScoop video blog with an in-depth look at setting your compressors’ attack and release controls. Master this essential and skill, and dramatically improve your...
View ArticlePlugin Review: iZotope RX Final Mix
RX Final Mix. The world of pro audio plugins is an ever-expanding marketplace. New products arrive almost every day it seems, fighting for our attention and our dollars. When it comes to the tools we...
View ArticleJeff Juliano on Mixing Big Records in a Small Town
[Michael Duncan interviews Jeff Juliano, who has worked with artists including Train, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, O.A.R., Lifehouse, Shinedown, Satellite, Paramore, Dave Matthews Band, Twenty One Pilots,...
View ArticleMusic to Picture Moves: SCORE A SCORE Names Kristy Zeigler Creative Manager
LA-based SCORE A SCORE (SAS) is headed by CEO Jordan Passman, whose mission is to connect composers and producers in the most complementary way possible, producing projects that express an ideal music...
View ArticleSonicScoop Seeks Nashville and L.A. Correspondents!
We’re looking to increase our coverage in Nashville and Los Angeles and we need your help to do it! SonicScoop wants to add at least one new contributor in each of these markets to help further expand...
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