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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 →

We’ve finally made it to August and that means it’s time for Vintage King’s annual breakdown of the hottest plug-ins of the year so far. Since 2019, we’ve been sifting through all of the fresh software that our favorite pro audio brands have to offer and breaking down the best new tools for recording, mixing, and mastering. Continue reading →

The Apollo interface series, which was first introduced in 2012, has played a major role in furthering Universal Audio's legacy. Now in its third generation, Apollo interfaces offer world-class conversion, amazing preamps, and on-board processing for near-zero latency when using Universal Audio's top-notch plug-in emulations. As part of our 10 Days of Apollo celebration, we’re teaming up with our friends at Universal Audio to give away a pair of Apollo x8-HE and Apollo Twin X Duo-HE and audio interfaces! Continue reading →

Over the last decade, immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos have become the standard for professional film and television mixes, and are becoming increasingly popular in the music industry. Immersive audio mixes can open up a whole new dimension to your sound, making listeners feel as if they’re hearing their favorite song or watching their favorite movie for the very first time. Continue reading →

The rumors are true! Neumann is reissuing one of the most iconic mics in the esteemed brand’s catalog, the M 49. Credited with changing the landscape of recording during the 50s and 60s, the M 49 set the reference sound for blues, jazz, pop, and classical music. From legends such as Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, or Barbra Streisand to today’s top talents like Adele, the sweet sounds of the original M49 can be heard on countless classic records. 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 →

Since its release in 2020, Universal Audio's LUNA Recording System has quickly attracted countless engineers and artists. 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 released the latest update for the LUNA Recording System with LUNA v1.2.5, introducing seamless audio quantizing. Let’s take a closer look at how this highly-requested feature can help streamline your studio workflow. Continue reading →

When it comes to studio gear, audio creators are truly blessed with a bountiful array of tools to use for their craft. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the world of audio interfaces. With brands like Universal Audio, Antelope Audio, Solid State Logic and Focusrite continuously improving upon their designs, the current crop of interfaces is infinitely better than what was industry-standard just a few years ago. To cap off 2021, Vintage King is delving into our top 10 best sellers in the audio interface category. We'll be covering what makes each of these releases stand out from the pack, as well as talking about some of the software that comes with each interfaces. Let's get started with Number One! Continue reading →

Your mixes are only as good as your listening environment, which is why it’s so important to make sure you’re using a high-quality set of studio monitors. But with so many options to choose from, it can be hard to pick the right pair for your studio. In this blog, we’ll break down the most popular studio monitors of 2021 to help you find the perfect set of speakers for your needs. Continue reading →

Whether you’re looking for a last-minute holiday gift or dog-earing something special to spend your tax return on in 2022, you can’t go wrong with a great studio microphone. And we sure do have a lot of them here at Vintage King! From classic tube condensers to modern modeling mics, there is a truly a microphone that will fit every...