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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.  Each pedal features six knobs, three switches and two footswitches for dialing in a wide range of tones. Choose between three classic speaker models or download the free UAFX Control app for three additional speaker and cab emulations. Best of all, each pedal accepts both Hi-Z and line-level signals, making the new UAFX pedals perfect for replacing your amp rig and going direct to front-of-house on stage or recording directly into your DAW in the studio. With custom mic and speaker pairings derived from UA’s award-winning OX Amp Top Box, the new UAFX amp emulators deliver inspiring, album-ready studio tones at the flip of a switch. We recently had the chance to jam out with the new UAFX pedals alongside some of our friends at the Vintage King Nashville Showroom. Watch below as VK’s own Kevin Schuck walks us through each of the new pedals and hear as professional guitarists Lindsey Miller and Gideon Boley shred a few licks using the new Dream, Ruby and Woodrow UAFX pedals. 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 →

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 →

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 →

Antelope Audio’s cutting-edge interfaces, industry-leading modeling microphones and analog-modeled FX software have made it easier than ever to capture studio-quality sound at home, on the go, and of course, in the studio. This summer, Antelope is giving away free gear with some of its most popular products, including free mics, plug-ins and more. In this blog, we’ll break down each of the deals to help you find the right fit for your setup. Continue reading →

  In April 2022, Avid announced that Pro Tools is moving to a subscription model and introduced three new software subscription options: Pro Tools Artist ($99/year) for aspiring music creators, Pro Tools Studio ($299/year) for professional music creators and producers, and Pro Tools Flex ($799/year) for audio post professionals and music studios. If you currently have an existing subscription or perpetual license, you’re probably wondering what will happen to your current license. Don’t worry, customers with active subscriptions and perpetual Update + Support plans will automatically get the equivalent tier moving forward. For more information on how these changes will affect you when your annual subscription ends, visit our Pro Tools Finder page.  In this Buyer’s Guide, we’ll summarize what’s included in the new Pro Tools Artist, Pro Tools Studio and Pro Tools Flex software options, as well as explain the differences between them to help you find the right software for your studio. But first, let’s take a look at some of the new creative tools that everyone has access to in the latest 2022.4 update. Continue reading →

Following the immensely popular reissue of the ARP 2600 semi-modular synthesizer, Korg has taken the same legendary instrument and put it into a smaller, desktop-friendly enclosure—the ARP 2600 M ($$1,899). The M model provides the same iconic sound, familiar layout, lush spring reverb and built-in speakers with a more compact footprint you can keep on your desk or take to a gig.  In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the new ARP 2600 M and walk through all of the features to help you decide if it’s the right fit for your synth collection. Continue reading →

Solid State Logic has just released its most advanced bus processor ever: THE BUS+ ($2899). Much more than a simple bus compressor for pumping up your mixes, this digitally controlled analog processor includes a host of features from SSL’s most popular bus compressor modules like mid/side mode, dynamic EQ, harmonic distortion and wet/dry mix. Whether you’re building an analog mastering chain or just love the SSL sound on your drum mixes, this unit is the perfect centerpiece for your racks. We had the chance to put the SSL BUS+ bus compressor to the test. Watch our demo below to learn about the key features of this versatile new bus compressor and hear how it sounds on the mix bus and drum bus. Continue reading →

If you’re interested in analog synths, it’s almost impossible to have a conversation about building a rig without talking about Moog. Since the 1960s, Moog has shaped the landscape of popular music with its industry-leading synthesizers. The signature Moog sound can be found in almost any genre of music ranging from artists like The Monkees, Stevie Wonder, Kraftwerk, Nine Inch Nails, Donna Summers, Parliament-Funkadelic, Pink Floyd, Olivia Rodrigo and many more. When Bob Moog was a teenager, he was fascinated with the sound and construction of the Theremin. Bob created his first Theremin designs at the age of 14 and continued expanding upon the instrument design until the age of 70. Recently, Moog announced its latest addition to the theremin family, the Etherwave Theremin ($899). Based on Moog’s best-selling Etherwave Standard, the Etherwave Theremin combines the timeless tone of Bob Moog’s original design with a number of new features and enhancements, including improved bass response, CV controls and an onboard headphone output. Continue reading to learn more about the new Etherwave Theremin and why synth lovers are lining up for this exciting new creative tool. Continue reading →

German monitor heavyweights ADAM Audio have garnered great acclaim over the past 20 years for its impressive line-up of industry-leading monitors, from the flagship S Series to the affordable T series line. Now, the Berlin-based company is back to unveil the next evolution of its acclaimed AX Series line of loudspeakers: the A Series.  ADAM’s new A Series line of studio monitors includes the A8H left and right speakers, A77H, A7V, A44H and A4V. Under the hood, A Series studio monitors sport a number of improvements over the original AX Series, including a new X-ART AMT tweeter, Multi-Layer Mineral (MLM) drivers, onboard DSP and more. Ideal for studios of any size, A Series studio monitors will undoubtedly turn heads in control rooms all over the world. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at each of the new models to help you find the right solution for your space. Continue reading →