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Flock Audio, the innovative pro audio company known for its patented analog routing technology, has announced the latest additions to the brand's PATCH Series of products: the PATCH VT Patchbay and the CX Standalone Module. These new products offer even more flexibility and control in routing analog audio signals, making them a versatile addition to any studio setup. Read on to learn more about the new PATCH VT, how it compares to the other models in the PATCH Series, and how you can leverage the new CX Standalone Module to get the most out of your studio. Let’s dive in!  Continue reading →

If you're an audio enthusiast or a professional sound engineer, then you probably know about Cranborne Audio—the UK-based audio equipment manufacturer known for their exceptional audio interfaces and preamps. But their latest release, the Carnaby 500, takes things to a whole new level. Continue reading →

Just a few blocks from the Los Angeles Zoo sits what used to be The Bridge Recording, a renowned Los Angeles Scoring Stage. When musician, music producer, and indie film producer Holden Woodward purchased the building back in 2019, he vowed to carry on the studio's legacy as a premier scoring facility. For starters, he would begin by fully re-capping and refurbishing the studio's legendary 96-channel Neve VSP console. In addition to hosting scoring sessions for some of today's biggest blockbusters, such as Avengers, The Waking Dead, Mad Men, and more, Holden has expanded the studio to host artists and record labels in a wide range of genres. To better serve LA's music community, Holden reached out to Vintage King to outfit the newly-named Silent Zoo Studios with an array of analog outboard equipment and a full complement of the latest plug-ins. Continue reading →

“These reverb units are really rare. I’ve actually never seen one quite like this before. It’s truly one-of-a-kind.” Meet Justin Weiss, the talented technician at the Vintage King Tech Shop who has been working hard on restoring a vintage EMT 252 reverb unit. Justin is an expert at restoring classic gear and getting them sounding better than ever. The EMT 252 Digital Reverb is no exception. Continue reading →

The SSL 4000 G console’s stereo bus compressor is one of the most beloved audio processors of all time. Providing fast-reacting VCA compression with a simple set of controls, the “G Bus,” as its fans call it, seems to enhance anything that goes through it, making mixes sound like more than the sum of their parts. Solid State Logic’s THE BUS+ features the same legendary compression circuit at its core, repackaged into a rack unit and augmented with multiple compression modes that provide different sonic “flavors,” a new 4K Mode with nine levels of harmonic distortion, dynamic EQ, flexible sidechain options, and the ability to rearrange the internal signal chain.  Continue reading →

The Warm Audio WA-2MPX is a faithful recreation of the 351-style tube preamp that was an essential component of American tape machines, playing a vital role in the birth of rock 'n' roll and radio-ready hits. Revered for its authentic vintage tone, this iconic preamp remains a sought-after sound by today's top musicians. This month, we’re teaming up with our friends at Warm Audio to give away a free WA-2MPX tube preamp! Learn how to enter below. Continue reading →

Known for recreating classic studio gear at affordable prices, the folks at Warm Audio have just announced the new WA-MPX and WA-2MPX preamps, inspired by the legendary 351-style tube preamplifier found in American tape machines during the golden era of recording. This preamp was instrumental in shaping the sound of rock ‘n’ roll and was used on countless hits by artists like Elvis Presley, Les Paul, and Bing Crosby. Continue reading →

The last time we interviewed Tim Jessup, mix engineer and studio manager of Studio One Sixty Four (owned by Chicago founding member and trumpeter Lee Loughnane), he had just finished work on the Chicago At Carnegie Hall Complete box set—a mammoth year-long project that involved restoring and mixing eight entire shows from the band’s legendary April 1971 six-night residency at...

If you're a music producer or audio engineer, you know how important it is to make sure your music has a powerful, punchy low end. And in order to dial in the low-end in your mixes, you need a high-quality subwoofer.  A good subwoofer can provide numerous benefits to your studio setup, including improved accuracy in bass response, increased headroom, and a more precise mix. However, selecting the right subwoofer for your studio can be a daunting task, with many factors to consider.  Continue reading →

Introducing the all-new Fireface UFX III USB audio interface from the masterminds at RME. This hotly anticipated addition to the brand’s line of high-end audio interfaces is an upgraded version of the fan-favorite Fireface UFX II. And let us tell you, it's an absolute game-changer for professional audio recording, mixing, and mastering. Continue reading →