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Rupert Neve Designs is celebrating its 15th year in pro audio by dropping a few new releases that will have engineers salivating. Earlier this month, the Texas-based brand announced its Master Buss Converter and we're excited to say that today brings us the launch of the 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor. Before we get into our demo video that includes both pieces of gear, let's talk a little about what's going on with this new equipment. Let's start first with the 5254 Dual Diode Bridge Compressor. Rupert Neve got his start making diode bridge compressors in the early 1970s and these designs have become known for bringing warmth and acting as the glue on mixes. The only issue when using a diode bridge compressor in the modern studio is that the controls can be slightly limiting (pun not intended). Not the case anymore, thanks to Rupert! Continue reading →

While AES 2020 may only exist online this year, gear manufacturers continue to launch new products during the weeks surrounding the annual show. The latest release this October comes by way of Cranborne Audio, a new upstart in the world of pro audio. Cranborne Audio has quickly planted its flag with the incredible Camden 500 preamp and 500 Series rack/interface. For the brand's new Camden EC1, the award-winning design of its flagship mic pre has been put into a desktop chassis with some extra features. Before we get too far into the extras, let's talk about the preamp. Continue reading →

Since it was started by Rupert Neve in 1985, Focusrite has spent over three decades creating essential tools for music creators. That legacy lives on today, as the brand continues to evolve its interface offerings for different kinds of recording studios. Focusrite Pro has played a pivotal role in this evolution. Focusrite Pro has added four new products to its lineup today, including the RedNet R1 desktop remote controller, Red 8LINE interface, and newly updated versions of the RedNet D16R MkII and RedNet A16R MkII interfaces. In this Buyer’s Guide, we’ll breakdown this new gear and explain the differences between each line of Focusrite Pro solutions. Before we get too far into the tech behind these groundbreaking designs, let’s talk a little about the start of Focusrite and how Focusrite Pro came to be a part of the company. Let's go back to the 1980s! Continue reading →

We had so much fun doing our recent Universal Audio Apollo Solo YouTube giveaway that we're back with another chance for you to win. This time we'll be giving one lucky fan the new TF11 FET microphone from Telefunken Elektroakustik. This recent addition to the brand's Alchemy Microphone Series offers up a sound similar to the beloved C12 and features a CK12-style edge terminated capsule and nickel-iron core transformer from OEP/Carnhill. Entering this giveaway is super easy. Get started by watching the video below. Then be sure to click the thumb's up button, leave a comment describing why you deserve the microphone, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. We'll select one winner at random on November 3rd and they'll receive the microphone featured in our demo video. You can read our official contest rules here. 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 →

It's been over six months since Universal Audio launched the LUNA Recording System and music creators everywhere are taking advantage of this fantastic software. If you haven't checked out LUNA for yourself and are a Mac user with a Thunderbolt Apollo interface, you can download it for free right here. Universal Audio has remained busy updating LUNA; adding new features, improving existing ones, and fixing any issues users may have been having. In order to keep you current with each new version of the software, we've decided to create a running tab of every change made when an update becomes available. Continue below to find out what's new in Version 1.1, which was released on October 6, 2020. Continue reading →

When you think about the classic circuits Rupert Neve has created, you think warmth. With the release of Rupert Neve Design's Master Buss Converter, you'll be able to track, mix and master with a versatile A/D design that offers that classic color, as well as transparency. The key to this multi-faceted approach is the unit's newly designed analog drive circuitry. With this option, you will be able to feed converters with a signal sent through either a Class A transformerless path or a path with audio transformers featuring Rupert Neve Design's Silk Red and Blue circuity. If you decide to take the transformerless route, you'll get pristine conversion that is completely transparent. Go with the Silk Red and Blue path and you'll be able to work with that signature tone and sonic character Rupert is known for. Continue reading →

Steven Slate has been at the forefront of innovation in the pro audio world for over a decade now. His recent releases find cutting-edge software working in tandem with physical products to emulate classic studio technology, and thus giving engineers a number of tools at a great price. Under the banner of Steven Slate Audio, Steven is pushing modeling to a new realm with the release of the VSX Headphones. This hybrid system combines headphones featuring lightweight beryllium hybrid drivers and custom analog tuning circuitry with a modeling plug-in that recreates a variety of listening environments. NRG Recording Studio, Archon Recording, car stereo, nightclub sound system, classic reference boombox... There are all there, and there's more. Continue reading →

Patch bays are an integral part of the workflow of many professional studios. They’re the nervous system of the control room — the central point from which every piece of gear is connected. However, with so many different types to choose from, it can be difficult to know which patch bay is right for you (or if you even need one at all). In our latest Buyer’s Guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about patch bays, including the different connections types, normalling configurations, and common grounding methods. But before we get into it, let’s take a quick look at the history of patch bays. Continue reading →

When Moog first launched the Matriarch and Grandmother, we were among the many excited by the vibrant colors they choose to adorn each synthesizer. For those that have been longing for the semi-modular synths with the classic look of the brand's blacked-out modular panels, your time has officially arrived. That's right, Moog has just announced the Matriarch Dark and Grandmother...