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AlphaTheta recently teamed up with Rupert Neve Designs to develop its latest premium DJ mixer: euphonia. euphonia is a professional four-channel mixer with custom Rupert Neve Designs mid-stage transformers, high-resolution converters, specially weighted rotary faders for smooth mixing, three-band EQs and effects sends on each channel, a master three-band isolator section, onboard digital effects and hardware inserts, a full-color display with a dynamic four-channel VU meter, and a plethora of analog and digital I/O for connecting to any source or destination imaginable. In short, euphonia combines studio-quality Rupert Neve sonics with smooth, ergonomic controls and tons of flexibility for creative mixing.  Continue reading →

Solid State Logic's new B Series Dynamics Module (B-DYN for short) recreates the SL 4000 B’s dynamics section, offering characterful compression and a versatile gate/expander circuit in one 500 Series rack space. The B-DYN is a follow-up to the E Series Dynamics Module (E-DYN), which replicates the slightly more neutral dynamics section of the SL 4000 E. Continue reading →

Adam Friedman is a songwriter, producer, and recording artist whose melodies, beats, and lyrics have reached millions of listeners. A talented vocalist and multi-instrumentalist with a passion for drums, Adam makes a habit of writing music every day and brings his positive attitude and ear for tasty hooks to all of his collaborations. Continue reading →

Joseph Trapanese is an accomplished composer known for crafting evocative scores for The Witcher, Tron: Legacy, Straight Outta Compton, and many other popular movies, series, and games. Armed with classical training as well as technical chops, Trapanese is equally at home conducting an orchestra on the scoring stage, combining synths and sampled instruments to create intricate cues, or overseeing recording sessions in his personal studio. Trapanese recently sat down with Vintage King to talk about the process of making a modern Hollywood score, collaborating with other artists, and all the tools in his new studio that help bring the music to life. Continue reading →

Neumann has always been known for making world-class microphones, but the Berlin-based company has expanded in recent years to offer top-notch studio monitors, headphones, and an immersive-capable audio interface. And the industry has taken notice: five out of six albums nominated for the Best Immersive Album at The Grammys were mixed using Neumann monitors. If you’ve been thinking about an immersive upgrade for your studio, Neumann now has everything you need to start working in Dolby Atmos, Ambisonics, and other immersive formats. Here’s how to put together an all-Neumann immersive system, starting with everyone’s favorite part: a whole bunch of speakers. Continue reading →

Compression is one the most fundamental and widely used tools in music production and audio engineering in general. Compressors and limiters are used at every stage of the process, from pedalboards and vocal chains to mixing, mastering, and broadcast studios. They keep our mixes from clipping, smooth uneven dynamics, thicken vocal and instrument tones, and even provide creative effects when pushed to their limits. Continue reading →

Since coming to L.A. ten years ago, songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Adam Friedman has charted a course of self-discovery through the music industry. He’s released a string of upbeat pop singles under his own name; collaborated with artists like Mike Posner, Tai Verdes, O.A.R, Claire Rosinkranz, and Allen Stone,; contributed to the Rock Dog soundtrack; and made a splash on NBC’s Songland with “Be Nice,” which ultimately became a Black Eyed Peas single.  Continue reading →

Telefunken CEO Toni Fishman made waves at last year’s AES convention when he announced the formation of Fairchild Recording Equipment, LLC and the launch of its first product, a reissue of the legendary Fairchild 670 tube compressor.  With its lightning-fast attack and variable release settings, simple but versatile controls, and flattering tonal character, the Fairchild 670 has been a staple of high-end studios for decades. The venerable 670 and its sibling, the Fairchild 660, have inspired modern clones like the UnFairchild, HERCHILD, and Mercury 666 as well as plugin emulations from Universal Audio, Waves, and others, but never before has the unit seen a licensed reissue.  Continue reading →

In Part 1 of this series, we covered the evolution of studio recording consoles from their conception in the mid-1950s through a golden era of analog consoles and the introduction of automation and early digital systems. We left off in 1979, just as another golden age was about to begin.  Continue reading →

Whether you work in the music, film, or game industries, you’ve likely seen a steadily growing buzz about immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Ambisonics in recent years. Already well-established in the worlds of film and virtual reality, immersive audio’s popularity for music is on the rise, and many studios have already upgraded their monitoring to work in these formats. For many, this new frontier of mixing offers exciting creative possibilities to explore. For others, it’s a necessary skill to learn to keep up with the industry and stay relevant. Either way, there’s an ante to join this game: if you want to work with immersive audio professionally, your studio is going to need a few upgrades.  Continue reading →