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NAMM 2021 is officially here and Antelope Audio is announcing the rollout of its new interface, the Zen Go Synergy Core ($499). As the latest addition to be added to the Synergy Core lineup, the Zen Go is a USB-C powered desktop interface that is designed for portable use while still delivering elite-level sound. This top-tier audio is achieved, thanks to Antelope Audio's class-leading AD/DA conversion, clocking technology and premium mic pres. The Zen Go features two discrete ultra-linear preamps with 65 dB of gain and switchable mic, line and Hi-Z modes. The interface is digitally expandable over S/PDIF and includes analog monitor outputs over RCA, a stereo output over TRS and two stereo headphone outputs with separate controls. Continue reading →

Eric Valentine is a beloved record producer and engineer who's had his hands on countless hit records over the years. Throughout 2020, his YouTube series, Making Records, has been a great source of inspiration for those who have been stuck inside and want to learn new skills for recording and mixing. Aside from his work in the studio, Eric also heads up UnderTone Audio. The brand has been manufacturing a wide array of analog-based outboard gear for several years, including the UnFairchild 670 MKII. The UnFairchild is a painstaking recreation of the legendary Fairchild compressor, which sounds incredible and weighs in at a fraction of the cost of an original unit. Continue reading →

Avid has just announced its groundbreaking Pro Tools | Carbon hybrid audio production system that includes everything you need to start producing music right out of the box. Not only do you get access to pristine sound, versatile I/O, and premium converters, but you'll also get a one-year subscription to Pro Tools Standard and more than 120 DPS-powered plug-ins. Pro Tools Carbon is a state-of-the-art audio interface that connects directly to your Mac via ethernet, delivering high-quality audio and built-in DSP acceleration with less than 1ms of latency. In this blog, we'll break down Carbon’s top features and explain why it’s such a powerful tool for songwriters, engineers, and producers. Continue reading →

At the tail-end of what would traditionally be AES season, Warm Audio is putting an exclamation point on the current crop of new releases with the WA-67. That's right, the pro audio brand that has given us wallet-friendly versions of the 47, 87, and 251 is now back with its own take on the classic workhorse microphone. For the uninitiated, the U67 came about when Telefunken would no longer produce the VF14 steel tube used for the U47. Neumann began working on the microphone's successor and introduced the U60 in 1960. This mic would eventually become known as the U67. Since its launch, the microphone has achieved Mt. Rushmore-level status, a must-have for any session. Continue reading →

Pope Audio might be a new name to the pro audio world, but its founder Adam Pope has been working in the trenches for decades. He has spent years fixing pro audio gear and is now releasing his own take on a classic EQ design. The BAX2020 EQ And Drive utilizes a Baxandall EQ circuit, a design that was originally developed by Peter Baxandall in the early 1950s. What's the difference between a Baxandall EQ and traditional EQ? It's simple. While traditional EQs feature a fast rise above a set frequency, Baxandall EQs employ a gently rising slope that makes for a more natural sound. Continue reading →

The beloved pedal makers at Strymon recently unleashed the brand's latest release, NightSky. This pedal takes on the form factor of the popular Volante Magnetic Echo Machine and gives users instant access to 13 presets (300 via MIDI) of lush, warm reverb with endless possibilities. NightSky is ideal for those who want to experiment with their reverb. The pedal offers up nine different knobs with additional button-based controls for dialing in the sound you're dreaming of. You can select different waveforms using the MOD section, sculpt the EQ of the effect with the TONE section, use GLIMMER and SHIMMER to enhance different frequencies and pitch shift your reverb... That's just the tip of the iceberg. Continue reading →

With the Alchemy Microphone Series, Telefunken Elektroakustik has brought the high-quality standards of its classics to a new generation of mics. Yet, these microphones don't simply borrow from the brand's rich history. They blur the lines of legendary voices from past microphones to offer more unique tools for engineers to work with today. Telefunken Elektroakustik has just announced a new addition to the Alchemy Microphone Series with the release of the TF11 FET large diaphragm condenser microphone. There's a lot to be excited about with the TF11. This is the brand's first phantom powered large diaphragm condenser microphone, which offers up a sound similar to the beloved C12 that weighs in at a price tag of under $1000. Continue reading →

Being one of the most prestigious studios in the world, the bar is set incredibly high for the quality of gear utilized at EastWest Studios, especially for audio converters. When deciding what gear to bring into the studio, EastWest's manager Candace Stewart often looks to her clients as a source of inspiration. "We find out what our clients want and we get it," says Candace. "I can't remember who introduced me to the BURL Audio converters, it might have been Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton / Sturgill Simpson), but they said they needed new converters. The people wanted a better converter." Continue reading →

With its pulsating screen, input/output transfomers, varied control options, and unique sound, the Tegeler Audio Raumzeitmaschine has become a favorite reverb option for many engineers. One listen and you'll be hooked! The Berlin, Germany-based brand set out to create a reverb that offered "natural surround sound." Using both analog and digital components, the Raumzeitmachine accomplishes Tegeler's goal and gives users the ability to control it via the physical unit's knobs, presets in your DAW, or the accompanying plug-in version. Continue reading →

As a trusted resource of repairs for over decade, Echo Fix has certainly established themselves as the go-to when your tape echo machine has gone haywire. So it makes sense that the Australian company would go even further down the prototyping, testing, and design rabbit hole to create their own take on the classic tape echo. The resulting Tape Echo EF-X2 is nothing short of stunning. This unit has an extremely deep feature set, which starts with four basic functions; tape echo, real spring reverb, DSP reverb/chorus and preamp. From there, the possibilities to tweak and develop creative sounds are endless. Continue reading →