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Warm Audio is known for making budget-conscious recreations of classic microphones, such as the popular WA-67, WA-47 and WA-87. Today, the brand announced two highly-anticipated additions to the collection with the new WA-CX12 ($999) and WA-47F microphones ($799). In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at both recreations and how these new Warm Audio mics compare to those that inspired them.  Continue reading →

Universal Audio has a long history of creating authentic digital emulations of classic analog designs. Today, UA announced three new amp emulation stompboxes, adding to the brand's current collection of popular UAFX pedals. The new Dream ‘65 Reverb Amplifier ($399), Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amplifier ($399) and Woodrow ’55 Instrument Amplifier ($399) UAFX pedals utilize powerful dual-engine processing and world-class UAD modeling to recreate the sound and feel of three timeless amps.  Continue reading →

At Radio Galactic, his North Chicago studio, John Buehler does a variety of things: film scoring, music projects and immersive sound for apps including his own holographic audio app Naturespace, which provides vividly detailed high-res 3D recordings of natural spaces. There is a common thread that runs through all the work that Radio Galactic does – emotion and well-being. The emotional impact that sound has on the listener (and the creator of the sound) is fundamental to Buehler’s work. Continue reading →

  Legendary synth manufacturer Oberheim has just announced its most powerful model yet: the OB-X8 ($4999). Combining the classic design and features from the OB series with modern enhancements, this versatile eight-voice analog synth serves up unmistakable Oberheim sounds while giving you the power to create and save hundreds of your own. Let’s dive a little deeper into what the OB-X8 has to offer. Continue reading →

For the first time since 2020, The NAMM Show is making its triumphant return to Anaheim and all of us at Vintage King are excited to see our friends in person at the music industry’s premier trade show. To celebrate, we’re hosting an open house at the Vintage King Los Angeles showroom on Thursday, June 2 from 5 pm to 9 pm PT—less than one mile from the Hollywood Burbank Airport! Continue reading →

Adding to the impressive lineup of Clarett+ audio interfaces, Focusrite has just announced the new Clarett+ OctoPre audio interface ($799). With reduced THD, lower self-noise and improved DAC performance, the new Clarett+ OctoPre captures the truest version of your sound. Let’s take a closer look at this versatile new interface and see what’s under the hood! Continue reading →

Peter Eddins is a renowned multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer who has worked with superstars such as DJ Khaled, Drake, Adia Victoria and many others. Over the years, Pete has penned hits across many genres, including hip hop, pop, R&B, rock, folk and jazz—and he does it all from the comfort of his own home, in an impressive studio tucked away in the quiet streets of Nashville. Continue reading →

When A New Hope was released in theaters in 1977, its impact quickly became the stuff of pop culture history. Of all the aspects of Star Wars which now feel ubiquitous, the bold opening trumpet fanfare of John Williams’ theme is among the franchise’s most iconic callbacks. Even as Star Wars has branched out with new composers and new stories, the music has remained an integral part of the franchise’s identity. Continue reading →

To celebrate SM58 Day, we’re teaming up with Shure to give you the chance to win a custom Vintage King Edition Shure SM58 microphone. For decades, the Shure SM58 has been the go-to vocal microphone for live performances. Its iconic black and silver design has been spotted on countless stages over the years, from sold-out summer festivals to the local bar downtown. Recently, Shure began offering custom-painted designs through ColorWare and we just couldn’t pass up the chance to create a custom Vintage King paint job! And what better way to celebrate SM58 day than to give it away to one lucky winner? Congratulations to Reva K on winning our custom Vintage King Edition Shure SM58 microphone! Continue reading →

When Universal Audio announced the Apollo Heritage Edition audio interfaces back in 2020, people were thrilled to be able to bundle the popular audio interfaces with packages of five or 10 of UAD’s best-selling plug-ins. However, some folks have been asking for a return of the original interfaces, without the additional plug-in bundles. UA has answered the call and today announced the return of the beloved (non-Heritage Edition) Apollo X audio interfaces! You can now pick up the classic Universal Audio Apollo X6, X8 and X8p rackmount audio interfaces again—and at a lower price than their Heritage Edition counterparts! Continue reading →