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Why Personal Branding Is the Smartest Investment You Can Make

“I don’t want our marketing to depend on me and my personal brand.” I used to say the same thing. And if I’m honest, I was afraid. Afraid of looking like I…

Mixing Heavy Guitars Tutorial & NEW YEAR Sale!

Massive guitar riffs are the heart of every Rock track. However, mixing heavy guitars is not always easy, especially when you're dealing with multiple layers and tones! In today's tutorial, two or…

Our BIGGEST Holiday Sale yet… is ON! Get Steep discounts on ALL products

Hi everyone, I hope you're doing marvellously well! I want to make sure you have ALL the information, knowledge and inspiration you need to make 2024 your BEST year in music! That's…

Avid Unveils Pro Tools Sketch for Modern Music Creators and to Expand Pro Tools Workflows

New iPad app and added capability to Pro Tools desktop software enables musicians to quickly capture new ideas and experiment with arrangements anywhere   BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 21, 2023— Avid® (Nasdaq: AVID)…

JZ Microphones Announces New Mic: The BT202. Read More Here

JZ Microphones is excited to announce the launch of its latest product, the JZ BT202 microphone. This versatile premium-level microphone delivers exceptional sound quality, detail, and low noise for any studio recording…

Waves Announce Reinstatement Of Perpetual Licences And WUP

In a turbulent few days in the industry, as first reported by Production Expert, Waves have made an announcement concerning their move towards a subscription-only model and addressed concerns by the community…

Warren Huart to be featured keynote presenter at Capital University Creative Arts Workshop

Los Angeles, CA, March 23, 2023 — Following closely on the heels of the launch of his landmark comprehensive and reference text, Home Studio Recording, The Complete Guide, renowned producer, engineer and…

LEWITT Announced the MTP-W950 Handheld Microphone

LEWITT brings studio sound to the stage with the new MTP W950 true condenser handheld for wired and wireless. If you’re a vocalist, the new MTP W950 modular handheld microphone will become…

Warren Huart’s book TELLS ALL | BMT Podcast Ep. 09

If you're a music producer or enthusiast, you've likely heard of Warren Huart. He's a long-time mix engineer and producer who has worked with top artists like Aerosmith, The Fray, and Ace…

IT’S HERE: The Ultimate Guide to Home Studio Recording

I am beyond excited to share with you the culmination of my last three years of hard work. Together with my good friend Jerry Hammack, known for his "The Beatles Recording Reference…

The MOTOR Synth MKII by Gamechanger Audio is out now and available in limited quantity!

The MOTOR Synth MKII by Gamechanger Audio is out now and available in limited quantity! Gamechanger Audio first announced the groundbreaking MOTOR Synth concept back in 2019, and the electro-motorised instrument was…

EastWest Releases String Machine

Hollywood, CA (November 3, 2022) – EastWest Sounds is proud to announce the arrival of String Machine, a vintage string machine with a modern twist.  Paying homage to the great vintage string…

AWARD-WINNING ‘SERIES BLACK’ FAMILY OF LAUTEN AUDIO MICROPHONES EXPERIENCE UPGRADES

San Jose, CA— October 18, 2022— Lauten Audio announces the V2 release of its award-winning Series Black family of microphones, including the LA-120 transformerless condenser, LA-220 FET condenser, and LA-320 Tube condenser…

JZ Microphones Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation. Black Hole Series Continues Impressing Experts

October 2022 marks JZ Microphones’ 15th anniversary of revolutionizing microphones. The company’s birthday coincides with that of the Black Hole Series, which has taken the professional audio industry by storm.   Resulting…

LEWITT announces DSP-powered Dual USB-C audio interface.

Today, LEWITT Audio announced a new product in their range, Connect 6. CONNECT 6 is a Dual USB-C audio interface with game-changing flexibility for creators and musicians. It features extensive analog and…

Music-Tech Alumni Launch Highnote, a Collaboration Platform for Audio Creators

October 4th, 2022 (New York, NY) — Highnote, a collaboration platform for audio creators, today announced its public release. Drawing on their deep music industry and product development experience at companies like…

Audiotonix Gets Even More Creative with Slate Digital Acquisition

Chessington October 3rd, 2022 — Audiotonix has announced the acquisition of Slate Digital, one of the world’s leading software plug-in developers for audio creation and production. With a brand portfolio that includes Allen & Heath,…

Finishing Move to give Keynote Speech at GameSoundCon 2022

Seattle, WA (September 27, 2022) – GameSoundCon, the largest professional conference for video game music and sound design, returns to the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, on October 25-26. This year’s…

Universal Audio’s Native Plug‑In Subscription Now Available for Both Windows and Mac Creators

SCOTTS VALLEY, CA • September 27th, 2022 — Universal Audio Inc. (UA), a worldwide leader in audio production tools including Apollo and Volt audio interfaces, UAD plug-ins, UA mics, and UAFX guitar pedals,…

Austrian Audio on the road with Bon Jovi

Vienna, Austria – Austrian Audio mics were on tour with another super star earlier this year when Jon Bon Jovi kicked off their 2022 spring North American tour in Omaha, Nebraska. Traveling…

I Covered The Beatles’ Ticket to Ride With The NEW Volt 476P + Multitracks and Giveaway!

I am so excited to share with you our newest cover! This time, I am taking on vocals with Fernando Perdomo on drums for this awesome cover of The Beatles’ unforgettable tune,…

Waves StudioRack Is Now FREE And Accepts Third-Party VST3 Plugins

Waves Audio's StudioRack plugin rack, which for the first time will be able to host not only Waves plugins – but any VST3 plugin.  That's right, you will now be able to…

Audient’s Upgraded ASP4816-HE & New Look ASP4816-SE Now Shipping

Hampshire, UK;  Audient is delighted to announce that the ASP4816 Heritage Edition console is ready for shipping. Previewed back in June at this year’s NAMM show, it features a brand new look…

McDSP Make Significant Improvements in v7.1

The McDSP v7.1 release takes advantage of recent Mac OS improvements in graphics rendering optimizations for both the Intel and Apple silicon Macs. The results are significantly faster UI refresh rates and…

PSPaudioware Announces Multichannel Mixing Solution Series, PSP auralSeries

PSPaudioware proudly presents the first plug-in from the PSP auralSeries: PSP auralControl. PSP auralControl (AAX for ProTools only; AU & VST3 coming later this year) is an essental tool for surround tracking,…

The Rolling Stones traveling Europe on their Tour SIXTY. With Mics Made in Austria.

Vienna, Austria – The Stones keep on rolling! This year, they’ve brought their tour "SIXTY" to packed European stadiums. With them on tour: Austrian Audio mics, hand-made in Vienna. On July 15,…

Austrian Audio on Tour this Summer with Desmond Child rocking the Parthenon in Greece

Vienna, Austria – Over the past couple of years, Austrian Audio microphones and headphones have become a staple in the toolkit of many FOH engineers. So much so that Austrian Audio mics…

A Game-Changing Microphone On The Horizon: LEWITT Announces MTP W950

We've only heard really exciting new from LEWITT in the last few years and knowing their plan for later this year, it is clear that they are here to stay and branching…

Kali Audio Announces “Atmos Brunch” Event in Los Angeles, June 5

Kali Audio will be holding an educational brunch on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at The Village Studios in Los Angeles. The event is open to industry professionals who are interested in learning…

 

Four Mixers, Four Master Bus Chains

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTIK75TG-gwVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: 4 Different Master Bus Chains From 4 Different Mixers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTIK75TG-gw)   One of the fascinating things about mixing is how every engineer treats the master bus differently. Some rely on subtle, cumulative…

Rick Davies, Supertramp Founder and Songwriting Force, Dies at 81

Rick Davies, the English musician, singer and songwriter who founded the progressive rock band Supertramp and served as its guiding creative force for more than four decades, has died at the age of 81. Davies was the group’s only constant…

Inside Apogee: A Tour with Betty Bennett and Bob Clearmountain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hprvqYqLKL4Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Apogee Electronics Studio Tour with Marc Daniel Nelson, Betty Bennett & Bob Clearmountain (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hprvqYqLKL4) My wife Kasia and I have been lucky enough to call Betty Bennett and Bob Clearmountain our friends for many years. As…

Labor Day Free Gift: PRODUCING COUNTRY MUSIC with ‘You’re Not My Dad’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1LgzZC5jok&feature=youtu.beVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Producing Country With 'You're Not My Dad' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1LgzZC5jok&feature=youtu.be) To celebrate Labor Day, we’re giving you FREE access to an incredible production deep-dive with the duo ‘You’re Not My Dad’—featuring bassist Jackson Eppley…

The SSL Revival 4000: A Modern Classic Reborn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMbCoqSg18MVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: SSL 4000 is BACK!!! – The SSL Revival 4000 First LOOK! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMbCoqSg18M) For decades, the SSL 4000 has been one of the most iconic mixing consoles in recording history. From Peter Gabriel’s…

Mixing a Jazz Quartet with Jake Holt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng5R2fTQpoQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing Jazz with Jake Holt – Free MULTITRACKS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng5R2fTQpoQ) When it comes to mixing jazz, restraint is often the key. The genre thrives on interplay, dynamics, and natural room tone, so the…

Tim Pierce: LA’s Top Session Guitarist at Work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKOAJaX1FsMVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Tim Pierce's Recording Setup – Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKOAJaX1FsM) More than ten years ago, I sat down with the wonderful and immensely talented Tim Pierce to capture a glimpse…

Mixing Guitar Five Different Ways: Creative Approaches from the Studio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyWR-rZD3EIVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing Guitar 5 Different Ways (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyWR-rZD3EI) Mixing electric guitar can be one of the most rewarding, and most challenging, parts of a record. The guitar often carries the energy and emotion of…

Inside Sensible Studios: From Rock Rehearsals to Progressive Drums (Part Two)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sRIq2-RFWsVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: From Punk Rock to Prog Metal – Sensible Studios Tour Part Two (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sRIq2-RFWs) This is Part Two of our journey through Sensible Studios. The complex is such a sprawling maze of creativity…

Mixing the Bass: Five Approaches

In this session, you hear a lot of experimenting—EQ moves, compressors being swapped, harmonic plugins pushed, DI tracks blended with amps, and even fuzz tones stacked. That’s exactly what mixing bass often is: searching for the right balance of depth,…

Witness the Art of Mastering Metal at Abbey Road Studios

When it comes to making a record mastering is often described as the final frontier. It’s the stage where everything comes together where subtle moves can make the difference between a mix that’s good and a record that feels timeless. For…

Steven Wilson: The Relentless Pursuit of Musical Possibility

When it comes to artists who have quietly reshaped modern progressive music Steven Wilson is in a league of his own. Founder guitarist lead vocalist and songwriter for Porcupine Tree as well as a prolific solo artist Wilson has spent…

Four Ways to Shape a Drum Mix: How Top Mixers Approach Kick, Snare, and Space

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af1m_FzPeEoVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing DRUMS – Inside the Mixer’s Mind – Four Distinct Philosophies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af1m_FzPeEo) Every great mixer has their own fingerprint, especially when it comes to drums. The source may be the same, but…

Jon Moon: Four Decades Behind the Desk at Sensible Music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVWPOZwvFnYVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Jon Moon: Four Decades Behind the Desk at Sensible Music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVWPOZwvFnY) Walk into Sensible Music Studios in London and there is a good chance you will find Jon Moon at the helm,…

Sensible Music Studios: London’s Hidden Hub of Rehearsal, Recording, and Rock History

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9xFyCN1S_QVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Sensible Music Studios: London’s Hidden Hub of Rehearsal, Recording and Rock History (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9xFyCN1S_Q) Tucked away on Brewery Road in Lower Holloway, just north of Holloway Road and the Nag’s Head commercial district, lies…

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