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Focusrite announced today the third generation of Scarlett USB audio interfaces. Six new designs, including the Scarlett 18i20, 18i8, 8i6, 4i4, 2i2, and Solo, deliver world-class sound with studio-grade preamps, state-of-the-art converters, and a massive collection of creative software. Each of the new Scarlett interfaces are equipped with class-leading preamps featuring a switchable Air setting based on the original Focusrite ISA preamp, great for adding brightness and brilliance to acoustic instruments and vocals. The new interfaces also include high-impedance inputs with plenty of headroom for directly recording electric guitars and basses. Focusrite’s state-of-the-art AD-DA converters deliver exceptional sound quality with sample rates up to 24-bit/192kHz. You can monitor tracks with unparalleled detail and clarity using balanced line-level outputs with anti-thump speaker switching technology or the dedicated headphone output. Continue reading →

When it comes to getting new gear and saving money, Vintage King is your ultimate resource for the latest promos and deals from Universal Audio. Continue below to discover what’s going on currently with Universal Audio and learn how you can save today! Universal Audio Double Down Promo Includes UAD-2 OCTO DSP Accelerator The Universal Audio Double Down Promo now centers around the UAD-2 OCTO DSP Accelerator Thunderbolt or USB. When you buy two UAD-2 OCTO DSP Accelerators at the same time or purchase a second one within 30 days of registering the first unit you've bought, you'll receive a custom bundle with 6 UAD plug-ins of your choice. Continue reading →

When it comes to classic studio and live microphones, the Sennheiser MD 421 II and MD 441-U have been staples since their release in the late 1960s. In our new VK Shootout, we're pitting the dynamic microphones against each other in a session, as we use both the MD 421 II and 441-U on vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and drums. The Sennheiser MD 421 II has a large diaphragm, directional cardioid response and is capable of handling extremely high sound pressure levels. That's the reason you'll most likely see this classic in front of a guitar cab or on a drum set (particularly toms). The microphone features a five-position bass roll-off switch, which can control proximity effect for close-miking situations. Continue reading →

Joel Korte of Chase Bliss Audio gave the pedal world quite a shock last week when he dropped the new Mood micro-looper and delay. With many in the community looking towards the previously announced Blooper and Automatone as the brand's next potential releases, the Mood pedal was a pleasant surprise. The pedal is another collaboration (much like the recent Dark World), between Chase Bliss Audio and two other brands, Old Blood Noise Endeavors and Drolo Effects. Essentially, the stompbox features two separate pedals inside with the left channel being dedicated to effects and the right side acting as the micro-looper. More on that in a minute though... Continue reading →

Vintage King has always been your best resource for trading in old gear towards the purchase of new items. We're excited to announce that we are teaming up with Universal Audio to offer premium trade values for third party-interfaces toward the purchase of new Apollo X interfaces. What does this mean? Vintage King will be accepting trade-ins of any of the interfaces on the chart below (including those not made by Universal Audio), and offer the price attached towards the use of purchasing a new Apollo X interface. Continue reading →

Starting July 1st, Avid will be making some changes to their Pro Tools and creative software pricing. We’re here to give you some insight on what's involved, what it means to you, and how you can buy ahead to lock-in pricing on certain items for next few years. How Avid Pricing Works Historically, a Pro Tools user would purchase a hardware/software bundle that contained a permanent license for the software. You merely made paid for updates to keep with the latest version releases. Later, Avid moved to an a la carte situation where you could buy the hardware and software separately as you pleased, which made things a lot more flexible. Continue reading →

API Audio recently introduced their latest creation, the 2448, which follows in line with their classic console offerings like the 1608, Legacy AXS, and Vision series. The 2448 is available in 24-channel, 32-channel, and 40-channel configurations, and each channel features two complete audio paths for true ‘inline’ simultaneous analog tracking and monitoring. We want to help our clients upgrade to the API 2448 and one way we are making it easier is by offering the highest trade-in prices on API 1608 consoles. Let’s take a look at the math to see how you can easily finance a new console when trading in your current 1608 desk Continue reading →

Burl Audio is well known for the incredible B80 Mothership, but their gear offerings extend beyond the famed converter rack and give users a number of different options in the studio. In an effort to better showcase the Burl B16 Mothership and B32 Vancouver summing mixer, we headed to the 45 Factory with Audio Consultant Andy Caitlin (a.k.a The Lasso) to work on a track that he conceived during a recent tour. For the uninitiated, the Burl B16 Mothership is a 2-slot version of the much bigger, 10-slot B80 Mothership. The 2U rack mount form factor allows users of smaller project studios to take advantage of Burl converters. For Andy's track, he recorded piano, drums, electric guitar, and synthesizer through a B16 Mothership with the BAD8 and BDA8 daughter cards, and a BMB4 Waves SoundGrid card connecting the rig to the studio's Mac. Continue reading →

Last week on the blog, we covered all of the different microphones deals happening during the Vintage King Summer Sale. As we roll on to week two of our Summer Sale, we turn our attention to things that will shape, bend, and change your audio... That's right, we're talking outboard gear. Pick up some new gear during our Summer Sale and beat the heat by cranking out the hottest tunes of the year in your air-conditioned studio! Continue below to check out these deals on some of our most popular preamps, EQs, compressors, and more. Hurry, these deals only last through Monday, June 24th! Continue reading →

Universal Audio is responsible for creating some of the most accurate emulations of classic pro audio gear, including the Fairchild 660/670 , LA-2A, and Neve 1073. Add another essential preamp to that list, as the TAB/Telefunken V76 has recently got its own UAD plug-in. The V76 has some history behind it, which is chronicled in great detail over on our new Pro Audio Hall of Fame page. It all starts with the foundational block of the V41 mic pre, which was the design basis for the V72. The V76 is essentially two V72s in series with 76 dB of gain. Continue reading →