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Vintage King Los Angeles is hosting our first in-store event at our new location in Burbank on Wednesday, October 20th, from 10AM to 6PM. We’ll be joined by Marek Stycos of Audio Alchemist and Dangerous Music for a special day of demos with the Dangerous System Complete. The Dangerous System Complete is a powerful all-in-one solution for helping your mixes translate no matter where they are auditioned- Radio, Club mix, earbuds or laptops. Visitors to the showroom will be able to demo a wide array of Dangerous outboard gear for mixing, including the BAX EQ, COMPRESSOR, LIAISON and 2-BUS+. For mastering purposes, the rig features all three Dangerous converter options, including the CONVERT-AD+, CONVERT-8 and CONVERT-2. Last, but not least, you’ll be able to control how you hear your experience with the beloved MONITOR-ST. Continue reading →

Universal Audio has just announced the new Volt recording interface series featuring classic analog tone shaping capabilities. The UA Volt lineup combines pristine audio quality with versatile effects in a compact package that's perfect for recording music, podcasts and livestreaming anywhere you want. There are five interfaces in the Universal Audio Volt series;  the Volt 1 ($139), Volt 2 ($189), Volt 176 ($249), Volt 276 ($299) and Volt 476 ($369). Before we break down each release, watch our new video featuring an overview of the line and a walkthrough of a song completely tracked with a UA Volt interface and its companion software. Continue reading →

Warm Audio is known for its wallet-friendly recreations of classic microphones with best sellers like the WA-67, WA-47, WA-47jr, and WA-87. With its latest release, the brand is reviving another Mt. Rushmore-worthy mic and this time it's something that engineers have been craving since the heyday of the 1990s. The Warm Audio WA-8000 ($1,199) is a large diaphragm tube condenser microphone that finds its inspiration in a legend from the 1990s. This legendary microphone was a staple of the hip-hop, R&B and pop world over 20 years ago and has been used on tracking sessions ever since. The lineup of influential users reads like an induction class for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Dr. Dre, Toni Braxton, Boyz II Men, Eminem, Mariah Carey and countless others. Continue reading →

October is here and LEWITT and Arturia have put together a special promo just for you. Yes, you! When you purchase any LEWITT microphone from Vintage King, you're going to receive two plug-ins from Arturia free of charge. That's a value of $198!  Let's get into what plug-ins you'll pick up with your new microphone. Continue reading →

DAWs offer a lot of benefits over traditional analog studio workflows, but one thing that's missing is the tactile response of turning a knob or sliding a fader. Control surfaces offer the best of both worlds, combining the workflow improvements of digital audio with the familiar controls of an analog console. But with so many different control surfaces available, it can be difficult to choose the best one for your workflow. In this Buyer's Guide, you'll learn exactly what to look for when purchasing a control surface to ensure you find the perfect model. Continue reading →

With over two decades of production and engineering experience, Danny Reisch has cemented himself as an institution in the Austin, Texas recording community. The engineer has spent time working on records with Wye Oak, Heartless Bastards and White Denim, in addition to running live sessions for Daytrotter with the likes of HAIM,  Mac Demarco and Gary Clark Jr. One of Danny's latest endeavors has been handling mixing duties for the score to The Green Knight. We recently sat down for a chat with the Dallas native to talk about his work on the film, his thoughts on mixing an album compared to soundtracks and the gear at his studio, Good Danny's. Continue reading →

The SSL2 and SSL2+ are both incredible desktop interface options, but Solid State Logic is making owning one even sweeter. When you purchase either interface from Vintage King through January 1, 2022, you'll receive a full license of the FlexVerb and LMC+ native plug-ins, along with the much loved DrumStrip and VocalStrip. Taking advantage of this promo from SSL is extremely easy. Just pick up an SSL2 or SSL2+, register your interface through SSL's registration portal with your iLok account name and you'll get instant access to the LMC+, FlexVerb, Vocalstrip, Drumstrip and more. It's as simple as that! Continue reading →

Since its release in April 2020, Universal Audio's LUNA Recording System has been adopted by music creators all over the world. The free software enables users to track, mix and master in an environment that seamlessly integrates with Universal Audio's interfaces, plug-ins, software instruments and more. Today, Universal Audio is unleashing the latest update for the LUNA Recording System with LUNA v1.2. This version of the recording software introduces control surface support and sidechain integration. What does that mean for all you LUNA users out there? Let's get into it! Continue reading →

Founded in 1996, Athey Creek Christian Fellowship is a non-denom­i­na­tion­al fel­low­ship and house of worship located in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon. Recently, Athey Creek opened up a state-of-the-art recording studio called The Ranch House. Vintage King Audio Consultants James Good and Sam Routheaux helped the team at Athey Creek outfit The Ranch House with an incredible array of gear. The studio features a brand new SSL XL-Desk console, Burl Audio B80 Mothership and a collection of world-class mics and outboard gear. We recently sat down with Peter Elliott and Joey Meador, the Lead Engineers at The Ranch House, to discuss their new studio set-up, some of their favorite pieces of gear, and what sets The Ranch House apart from other studios in the area. Continue reading →

On August 29th, 2021, the music world lost prolific producer and mixer Lee “Scratch” Perry. Many outside the audio community came to know Lee for his eccentric personality, but his iconic work in the studio with Bob Marley and Junior Murvin will stand the test of time. Lest we forget his experimentation with remixing and his status as one of the forefathers of dub. Having released music less than a month before his death, it's obvious Lee had an obsession with creating and spent his life dedicated to his craft. In celebration of the outlandish producer, we scoured the web to discover some of his tricks and found some unique anecdotes from his decades of recording and mixing in the studio. Continue reading →