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In November 2020, Avid introduced the world to the Pro Tools | Carbon. The audio interface features a new Hybrid Engine from the pro audio brand. This unique hardware-software integration allows engineers to swiftly alternate between DSP and native processing. It's the perfect way to record with AAX DSP plug-ins with low latency and mix with the same plug-ins in Native Mode without overloading your Carbon's DSP. Avid has announced that its Hybrid Engine will now be available for HDX Systems with Pro Tools 2021.6 or later. This means HDX System owners can create their own scalable solution featuring the Hybrid Engine that includes IO and DSP expansion, 18 to 54 DSPs (via one to three HDX cards), comprehensive Dolby Atmos Support, thousands of audio tracks and so much more. Continue reading →

At the beginning of 2021, Universal Audio introduced the world to its new series of UAFX pedals, including the Astra Modulation Machine, Golden Reverberator and Starlight Echo Station. Each pedal features three impeccable UAD emulations of vintage studio gear with six knobs, three switches and two footswitches for controlling your sound. Universal Audio is now expanding your ability to command its UAFX pedals with the new UAFX Control Mobile App. This free app for iOS and Android phones enables users to control aspects of each pedal via Bluetooth connectivity. As of right now, you can rename your pedal, control switchable bypass options for effect trails and customize your footswitch modes. Continue reading →

H2 Audio has joined up with Vintage King and Blackbird Studio for an evening of music, fun, food, drinks and some of the finest pro audio gear ever created. You’re invited to join us at Blackbird Studio on Thursday, July 15th, from 6 PM to 9 PM, during the 2021 Summer Namm Show in Nashville. Come experience H2 Audio’s new line of Helios-inspired production tools and celebrate the release of the brand’s flagship product, the Helios 0011 EQ and Mic Preamp. You can meet the founders of H2 Audio and learn why Helios was the most prominent recording console of the 70s and 80s, and how it left its mark on rock n' roll history. Continue reading →

When he isn’t mixing for film and TV, Louis DeFelice is building custom studio desks and racks for his new studio furniture company, Carpenter Studio Gear. Since starting the brand in 2020, things have picked up rather quickly for Louis. He's won over lots of fans with an aesthetic that blends simplicity and durability with a mid-century modern style. We recently sat down with Louis as a part of our Behind The Gear series where we talk to the makers behind our favorite pro audio brands. Continue on to read our conversation and learn how Louis got his start in woodworking and why he feels it's important to invest in good, affordable studio furniture. Continue reading →

Solid State Logic is known for its world-class consoles with industry-leading ergonomics and next-gen workflows. With the new SSL UC1 plug-in controller ($849), you can enjoy the brand's legendary sound and the feel of mixing on a 9000 L SuperAnalogue console for a fraction of the price and space. The UC1 plug-in controller offers engineers complete tactile control over the new SSL Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins. For those who prefer working in-the-box, but love getting hands-on, this new release will pair well with the recent UF8 advanced DAW controller. SSL's approach with these two releases will afford users a simple set-up and slick ecosystem to work within. Continue reading →

When looking back at the most treasured recordings in American history, Al Schmitt's name appears in the credits of countless legendary songs and albums. His production and engineering work was truly one of a kind. It all started with an apprenticeship at Apex Recording Studios. A nineteen-year-old Al Schmitt would come face-to-face with the legendary Duke Ellington and say, "Mr. Ellington, I'm really not qualified to do this. This was a huge mistake." Mr. Ellington assured the young engineer that they would make it through the session and the rest is history. Continue reading →

API consoles hold a special place in recording lore. Countless classics bear the brand's sonic punch and color, including Fleetwood Mac's Rumours and Prince's Purple Rain. Universal Audio has just announced that it will be making the API console experience more widely available to a new generation of music makers via the LUNA API Vision Console Emulation Bundle ($699). In case you've missed out, Universal Audio's LUNA Recording System is a new platform for recording, mixing and mastering that integrates seamlessly with Apollo interfaces. There are loads of features that add to your workflow and improve speed, not to mention, it's free for Thunderbolt Mac users! Universal Audio has been dropping new extension bundles featuring emulations and virtual instruments and today's API announcement is one of the most exciting yet. Continue reading →

At a young age, Jesus Martinez began learning the art of the requinto (a unique tenor guitar with Latin roots) under his father’s tuteledge. This passing of the torch moment would inspire a love for the music of his familial homeland and lead Jesus to study at the Berklee College of Music. After attending Berklee, Jesus became a founding member of Tres Souls, a group that embraces the sounds of 1940s bolero music. While plotting out an EP release, the budding engineer and producer decided to start his own studio and Decibel Studios was born. Continue reading →

Antelope Audio is known for their high-quality microphones, versatile audio interfaces with world-class clocking and AD/DA conversion, and extensive library of authentic analog-modeled plug-ins. The new Axino Synergy Core ($399) recording system combines each of these elements into one simple solution that offers everything you need to capture professional-sounding recordings. In this blog, we'll break down what makes the new Axino Synergy Core recording system so great and how it can help you streamline your workflow. Let' get right to it! Continue reading →

In honor of the launch of our new video series, Exploration: LUNA, Vintage King and Universal Audio are teaming up to give one lucky winner an incredible package of hardware and software. That's right, we're setting you up on your own fact-finding mission so you can experience recording, mixing and mastering within the LUNA Recording System. For this month's giveaway, the big prize package includes a Universal Audio Apollo x8p Heritage Edition audio interface and the LUNA Analog Essentials Bundle. Not only do you get to take advantage of the Apollo x8p's eight unison mic pres and HEXA Core processing, but you'll also get the Realtime Analog Classics Plus Bundle and the new Heritage Edition Bundle.  The cherry on top is the LUNA Analog Essentials Bundle, which instantly gives you access to LUNA's built-in Neve and API summing and Studer and Ampex tape machines. Continue reading →