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David Loy is a Front of House Engineer, Monitor Engineer, and Production Manager who has mixed live for crossover country artist Kane Brown since 2017, in addition to shorter runs and one-off gigs with other high-profile acts including Sturgill Simpson, Blackbear, Alicia Keys, and Miguel. In recent years, Loy has gained experience mixing for broadcast, live-streamed, and pre-recorded performances, culminating in Kane Brown’s recent Amazon Music Live performance. Continue reading →

  As a performer, you want to deliver the best possible sound to your audience. You want to make sure that your voice is heard loud and clear, just like in a studio recording. That's where the LEWITT MTP W950 premium handheld mic ($799) comes in. Continue reading →

In the age of NASA’s Artemis lunar missions, there’s a lot less mystery surrounding the dark side of the Moon. But Pink Floyd’s 1973 masterwork endures, continuing to inspire generations of musicians, producers, and engineers 50 years after its debut. Continue reading →

Photo Copyright: Mathieu Spadaro In the summer of 2022, the recording studios at Château Miraval in Provence, France, reopened their doors after nearly two decades. The studios had, in their previous avatar, hosted sessions for legendary acts like Pink Floyd, Sade, AC/DC, The Cure, and Wham! It was time to build upon that historic legacy and start writing the next chapter, and co-founders Brad Pitt and Damien Quintard left no stone unturned to build a space where artists across different disciplines could feel free to simply create. Continue reading →

When it comes to compressors, the Fairchild 670 is one of the most highly coveted modules ever made. With only 500-1000 ever made, original vintage units are extremely hard to come by, and often carry a hefty price tag. Thankfully, in recent years, companies like UnderTone Audio and Heritage Audio have come to the rescue with authentic and affordable recreations of the classic Fairchild design. Continue reading →

Have you checked out the latest issue of PLAYBACK magazine yet? All you need to do is subscribe—and there’s never been a better time thanks to our latest giveaway. One lucky subscriber will win $500 worth of studio gear, absolutely free! Congrats to our winner, Lela D.! Continue reading →

British speaker specialists ATC have provided high-quality studio monitors and speakers for over 40 years. With a wide range of industry-leading products, ATC studio monitors have earned the praise of many audio professionals. The new ATC SCM25A MK II studio monitors are the latest addition to the company's line of studio monitors. Designed to provide accurate, natural sound reproduction, the new SCM25A MK II monitors introduce a number of new features and improved specs over the original Gen 1 versions. Let’s take a closer look at what sets these new speakers apart. Continue reading →

Located inside an old church in the heart of Plymouth, Michigan, Plymouth Rock Recording Co. offers a full suite of audio and video production services, from jingles and music production to commercials, music videos, and even feature films. Co-owned by Chris Breest, Plymouth Rock has racked up some impressive credits over the last 20 years or so, including iconic musical acts like MC5, Royce Da 5’9”, and Uncle Kracker to corporations like Microsoft and Ford. Continue reading →

IK Multimedia is expanding its guitar pedal line in a big way with the new TONEX Pedal, which puts the power of their Amplitube TONEX modeling software in a gig-friendly stompbox format. Continue reading →

For over two decades, Universal Audio has been delivering top-notch audio equipment and plug-ins to professional studios and musicians around the world. The UAD platform, a combination of powerful hardware processors and sophisticated software plug-ins, has become an industry standard for sound engineers and producers in various fields, from music to film. Continue reading →