FabFilter has a stellar name in audio processing, with so many of its products central to the workflows of mixers all over the world. Probably foremost in its offerings has been its Pro-Q equalizer, which has steadily improved feature-wise with every version. Its new Pro-Q4 may be its best design yet, boasting so many new […]
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If you follow my podcast, you know that I mentioned that Samsung and Google were talking about teaming up for a new immersive audio format way back in Episode 500 about a year ago. Now both companies are rolling out the new format but with a new name – Eclipsa Audio. The big news of […]
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In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with singing coach to the stars, Eric Vetro. Eric has a client list that’s a “who’s who” of music celebrities, including Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Rita Ora, John Legend, and Shawn Mendes, as well as the lead singers from bands like Haim, Weezer, Incubus and Muse. He’s […]
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Today when so many artists are recording their vocals at home, the inevitable room and background noises rear their ugly heads. While there are a lot of very good AI-enabled de-noise plugins available, most of those are geared to dialog, with singing not being a priority. Sonible’s new prime:vocal plugin, on the other hand, is […]
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Happy New Year everyone! Let’s have a safe, happy and prosperous 2025 together. As always, I’m very grateful and thankful for your continued support!
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In this week’s podcast episode, I’m solo once again. Last week, I broke down every single important (and interesting) piece of music news for 2024. And today, like last year, I’ll be making my own predictions for music in 2025. Listen in to learn all about them, from why I think young audiences will push back […]
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When it comes to revered audio gear, just about everything that came out of the original Neve factory in the 1960s and 70s fell into that category. While most of the most popular Neve gear has been emulated in plugins, there’s one console module that’s be sorely overlooked – the Neve 2254 compressor/limiter. Finally a […]
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Yes, the graphic is poorly generated by ChatGPT, but the spirit is there. Have a very merry Christmas and a wonderful Holiday. Eat, drink and be merry, but be sure to stay safe so we can enjoy the new year together (and stay away from the studio if you can). Once again, Thank You! I […]
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In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with… myself. Yes, today, I go solo for this special episode of the podcast. In it, I’ll be reflecting on the major stories that shaped the music industry in 2024. In this special year-in-review episode, I’ll be going over TikTok’s potential ban in the US—an event which […]
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There are a lot of channel strip plugins on the market and most model an analog console. There’s nothing wrong with that, but it does mean that you still have to add effects, maybe a de-esser, and various other processors to get what you need. A purpose-built processor sometimes makes more sense as it’s faster […]
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The technology of record pressing has been virtually stagnant for over 40 years, with lathes and record pressing machines relying on cannibalized parts from old worn-out equipment to keep them going. Thanks to the resurgence in vinyl sales, which injected more money into this side of the business, brand new and improved equipment is being […]
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In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Constantine Roussos, the founder and CEO of the DotMusic top-level domain name. Constantine is a Greek-Cypriot musician, songwriter, producer, engineer, and entrepreneur whose dream of having a “.music” domain name put him up against some of the most powerful tech companies in the world. As you’ll […]
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Reverb plugins are getting so sophisticated these days that there seems to be a new parameter added to every new version. That’s great if you have the time to tweak, but most of us would just like to get a good sound as soon as possible and get back to mixing. That’s why PSP’s EasyVerb […]
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In this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with the brilliant John Mlynczak, the president and CEO of the National Association of Music Merchants (also known as NAMM). John started in the music business as a hotshot trumpet player in New Orleans with a passion for music education. From an early age, John has been […]
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I have to admit that I usually look for something new and innovative for these New Music Gear Monday posts, but sometimes a tried and true product with a new twist catches my eye. Such is the case with the new Black Lion Audio PBR 8-500 eight slot 500 series rack, which takes this now […]
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