Fun Stuff

Steve Stout wears a lot of hats. Not only is he the guitarist for acts like ØZWALD, Lifehouse, and (formerly) Blondfire, but he’s also a talented songwriter, producer, and audio engineer. In addition to working with artists like Lost Beach, Steve released his debut album, “Dairy Made” in 2021, which he produced and mixed himself in his Nashville home. Continue reading →

There's something special about walking into a recording studio and seeing a big, ole honkin' ribbon microphone hanging down from a stand. Whether the goal is to capture drum overheads, room sounds, or a full orchestra, these microphones scream, "We got this. Let's get down to business." So with that in mind, we sat down to create the ultimate list...

To kick off the new year, we're excited to announce our "New Year, New Gear" giveaway! This is your chance to win up to $500 toward the gear of your choice at Vintage King. Continue reading →

"So many commercial studios have closed, but Abbey Road hasn't just survived, it continues to evolve," says Kate Bush in the closing minutes of If These Walls Could Sing. In the preceding hour and a half, first-time director Mary McCartney pens a love letter to the legendary recording studio through archival footage and new interviews with the artists and producers...

This year saw several exciting new monitors enter the market, while other recent favorites continued selling strong. With one exception, active monitors reigned supreme in 2022, including two-way and three-way designs, compact and streamlined cabinets, unique special-purpose models and advanced monitors with powerful DSP. If you’re shopping for monitors, you can’t go wrong with anything on this list of best studio monitors of 2022! Continue reading →

Since way back in 2014, Vintage King has been compiling our favorite music documentaries of the year to watch during the holidays. Don't believe us?! Head into the archives and check out previous lists from 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. Don't worry, though, this isn't a greatest-hits compilation! We've got nine new docs from 2022 that cover everything from the world's most legendary studio to next-gen flute-playing icons that will keep you entertained during your break. Let's get it going... Continue reading →

As Halloween draws closer, we’ve been enjoying one of our favorite fall activities: binge-watching classic horror movies. Perhaps more than any other genre of film, horror movies rely on the score to set the tone with spooky synth sounds and haunting soundscapes. Continue reading →

  It’s getting harder and harder to find classic outboard gear in excellent condition for an affordable price. As your friendly neighborhood vintage-slinging retailer, Vintage King can always track down anything you need. However, sometimes the best option is to find a reproduction that will get you in the same ballpark for less. Continue reading →

Korg’s highly-anticipated drumlogue hybrid drum machine is finally here! What better way to explore your new drum machine than to immerse yourself in a beat-making session with a pair of studio-quality headphones? That's why we teamed up with Focal to give away a pair of Pro Listen headphones! Continue reading →

Since Universal Audio launched its first Apollo audio interface in 2012, the product line has gained a reputation among audio engineers—especially those that cherish the hard-to-imitate sound of analog gear. That’s because, in addition to high-quality preamps and converters, Apollo-series interfaces feature powerful built-in digital signal processing (DSP) that allows users to insert UAD plug-ins directly in the recording chain, just like analog gear. Continue reading →