Audio Interface

The SSL2 and SSL2+ are both incredible desktop interface options, but Solid State Logic is making owning one even sweeter. When you purchase either interface from Vintage King through January 1, 2022, you'll receive a full license of the FlexVerb and LMC+ native plug-ins, along with the much loved DrumStrip and VocalStrip. Taking advantage of this promo from SSL is extremely easy. Just pick up an SSL2 or SSL2+, register your interface through SSL's registration portal with your iLok account name and you'll get instant access to the LMC+, FlexVerb, Vocalstrip, Drumstrip and more. It's as simple as that! Continue reading →

Avid has just announced a fantastic promo with some special incentives for those who are considering a Pro Tools | Carbon Hybrid Audio Production System for their studio. When you buy the interface from Vintage King through December 31, 2021, you'll receive an Auto-Tune Hybrid plug-in and a Pro Tools | Ultimate perpetual license for free. That's $2,998 in software for absolutely nothing! Starting on August 6th, anyone who registers a Pro Tools | Carbon before December 31st will gain immediate access to both software licenses. These licenses will appear automatically in your Avid account after registering your interface, but not before August 6th. If you bought a Pro Tools | Carbon in the past month, Avid isn't leaving you out in the cold. This deal extends to anyone who has registered a Pro Tools | Carbon from July 1st until when the deal ends on December 31st. Continue reading →

The original version of this article appeared in the first issue of Vintage King's Playback. If you haven't subscribed digitally to our new magazine, you can do so right here. Here at Vintage King, we often get asked, “How do I build a studio for _____ amount of money?” This question is an interesting one, and we can certainly help you find an answer that fits within your budget. The starting point is most likely a question that you must ask yourself: “What is the goal for my studio?” In upcoming issues, we’ll be tackling how to build out several kinds of studios on a budget, but for the purposes of this article, we thought it best to start out with the essential gear needed for a basic recording and mix room. We’ll be covering three pieces of gear in particular: microphone, interface and monitors. Continue reading →

Apogee has just unveiled Duet 3 ($599), the latest generation of the widely popular desktop interface that set a new industry standard for recording professionally at home or on the go. The Duet 3 interface builds on the key aspects that made the original a hit, while introducing software that enhances control of channel FX and basic input controls. In 2007, the first Apogee Duet entered the market as the new industry standard in the realm of home and mobile recording. The Duet 3 keeps the series alive in a new low-profile design, featuring studio-grade preamps, legendary AD/DA conversion and onboard hardware DSP. Pairing the Apogee Duet 3 with the new Duet Dock ($149) creates a whole new desktop experience. Continue reading →

Alright, June is here, it's giveaway time and you want to know what this month's prize is going to be. We thought that since people are starting to travel and bands are booking shows again, let's give the people something that they can use anywhere. For our June giveaway, we are giving five lucky winners Solid State Logic SSL2+ audio interfaces. The SSL2+ is a USB audio interface that draws from over four decades of SSL innovation. The interface features two impressive analog mic pres, in addition to 24-bit / 192 kHz converters and a "Legacy 4K" mode. The newly designed "Legacy 4K" mode is based on the SL4000 series console and adds classic analog color and character to your recordings for a dash of extra vintage vibe. Continue reading →

Brand new for May 2021, Antelope Audio is introducing the Galaxy 32 Synergy Core audio interface ($4895). The new Galaxy 32 builds on the success of the Orion 32 with a 1U rackmount chassis featuring 32 channels of I/O, advanced connectivity (Dante/HDX/Thunderbolt 3) and onboard processing power. Similar to the other interfaces of the Antelope Audio Synergy Core lineup, the Galaxy 32 features 64 bit Acoustically Focused Clocking technology and real-time processing powered by FPGA and DSP chips. Previously unavailable in a 32 channel offering, Antelope Audio’s Synergy Core technology is at the heart of the new Galaxy 32 with six DSP and two FPGA chips. Continue reading →

In the first installment of Exploration: LUNA, the team at Trace Horse Recording Studio tracked a song by singer/songwriter Carl Anderson using Universal Audio's LUNA Recording System. The video showcases the smooth integration between LUNA and Apollo interfaces, while also offering an A/B comparison of UAD emulations and the analog gear the plug-ins are based on. Exploration: LUNA is now back for Part 2 and this time we're talking all about the mix. Trace Horse house engineer Scottie Prudhoe is mixing Carl's track "I'll Wait" and offering you an in-depth overview of the UAD plug-ins he's using in his process. You'll also get a firsthand look at how the LUNA Recording System's built-in summing and integrated multi-track tape can be used to your advantage. Continue reading →

Antelope Audio is known for its crystal-clear converters and world-class clocking technology, both of which have been brought to the Synergy Core audio interface series. The brand has just announced its latest addition to the line, the Zen Q Synergy Core ($899). In this blog, we'll explore the new Zen Q Synergy Core interface and deep dive into its feature set. Before we get too far into the Zen Q's features, let's talk a little bit about the Synergy Core series and how the latest interface fits into the lineup. 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's get right to it! Continue reading →

Vintage King and Universal Audio have teamed up with Trace Horse Recording Studio for a new three-part video series titled Exploration: LUNA. Throughout the series, Trace Horse's Preston Cochran and Scottie Prudhoe will showcase how to record, mix and master a song using Universal Audio's LUNA Recording System. The fun doesn't stop there though... No, we're just getting started. Trace Horse Recording Studio has an immaculate collection of analog recording gear featuring the best of the best. The crown jewel of the studio's set-up is a vintage Neve 8014 recording console that was refurbished and modded by the Vintage King Tech Shop. In this video series, we will be comparing how close UAD emulations get to the real thing, including A/Bing LUNA's built-in Neve summing with tracks summed through the Neve 8014. Continue reading →