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Korg’s highly-anticipated drumlogue hybrid drum machine is finally here! What better way to explore your new drum machine than to immerse yourself in a beat-making session with a pair of studio-quality headphones? That's why we teamed up with Focal to give away a pair of Pro Listen headphones! Continue reading →

First announced at the NAMM Show 2021, Korg's highly-anticipated drumlogue hybrid drum machine ($599) is finally here! Tailor-made for beatmakers and groovebox users, drumlogue utilizes features from Korg’s popular Volca and logue series synths. Continue reading →

Neve consoles are often revered for their ability to impart the “finishing touches” on any mix. But as home studios continue to grow more popular, it can be increasingly difficult to integrate a full-sized console into your space. Thankful, the Neve 8816 Summing Mixer offers the same legendary sound and functionality in a compact, rack-mountable package.  Continue reading →

Thanks to the advancement of technology, it’s easier than ever to record professional-sounding audio on any budget. It may sound like hyperbole, but it’s not. The current crop of gear has completely leveled the playing field, giving you the option to record and mix with the same setups as the best engineers without going into bankruptcy.   Continue reading →

Building on the popularity of the recent Volt series audio interfaces, Universal Audio returns with two new offerings to expand the line: Volt 4 USB ($239) and Volt 476P USB ($469). With elite-level conversion and industry-leading processing, each of the new entries delivers powerful, proven tracking capabilities while adding impressive new features. Let’s take a closer look at the new Volt interfaces and see how they compare to the other models in the renowned series. Continue reading →

IK Multimedia has just expanded its pro audio offerings with three new additions to its flagship iLoud line of active studio monitors. The new iLoud Precision 5 ($899.99), 6 ($999.99) and MTM ($1,199.99) offer improved design and performance, powerful DSP, automatic calibration and ultra-efficient custom Class-D amplifiers. If you’re looking for high-performance nearfield monitors packed with features, the new iLoud Precision line will be hard to beat. Now, let’s get into the specifics of these brand-new offerings from IK Multimedia. Continue reading →

For 10 years, the Universal Audio Apollo interface and UAD plug-ins have been revolutionizing how producers, engineers, and musicians create their art. We’re celebrating the Apollo’s decade-long run with an in-depth conversation between two world-class producers and engineers, Marc Daniel Nelson and Jon Gilbert. Continue reading →

We’ve finally made it to August and that means it’s time for Vintage King’s annual breakdown of the hottest plug-ins of the year so far. Since 2019, we’ve been sifting through all of the fresh software that our favorite pro audio brands have to offer and breaking down the best new tools for recording, mixing, and mastering. Continue reading →

Since Universal Audio launched its first Apollo audio interface in 2012, the product line has gained a reputation among audio engineers—especially those that cherish the hard-to-imitate sound of analog gear. That’s because, in addition to high-quality preamps and converters, Apollo-series interfaces feature powerful built-in digital signal processing (DSP) that allows users to insert UAD plug-ins directly in the recording chain, just like analog gear. Continue reading →

Jon Gilbert’s entry into the world of recording came by way of a Tascam 414 Portastudio. The Los Angeles-based producer, mixer and engineer cut his teeth making affordable demos for local bands on the classic 4-track cassette recorder. There was just something about the simplicity that kept Jon coming back. “The beauty of the 4-track was the dead simple workflow and the ‘all in one’ nature that helped defeat decision fatigue,” says Jon. Continue reading →