Winter NAMM 2026 has come and gone, and on some level it was very like the recent ones, and on another it was very different. I always look at the show as a barometer of the health of the industry, as we can see on a macro level the latest trends and controversies. While I […]
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On this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Luke Delalio, engineer, educator, cognitive artist, photographer, and creative force at Korneff Audio. Luke shares the deeply personal story of how tinnitus changed everything, forcing him to step away from music production just as his career was thriving. But what began as a devastating setback became […]
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Many PreSonus users may not be aware that Fender purchased the company back in 2021. Since then it has slowly been incorporating PreSonus tech and products into its own product line, which really came to the fore with last year’s introduction of the Fender Studio DAW. Now the company has just about done away with […]
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On this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by Chris SD – producer, engineer, songwriter, and founder of Sync Songwriter. Chris has helped artists get $30,000 placements, land Billboard features, and book world tours through sync licensing. In this deep-dive conversation, he breaks down how sync really works today, why connections matter more than ever, and […]
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On this week’s podcast episode, 6-time Grammy-winning producer, engineer, and songwriter Brent Maher shares a remarkable journey across genres, generations, and creative mediums. From recording legends like Elvis and Duke Ellington to discovering The Judds and inventing a new format – a musical novel – Brent’s stories reveal how passion and patience can outlast trends […]
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Every time you think that every vintage EQ available has already been modeled, another interesting one shows up. That’s the case with the Sitral Klangfilter W295 made specifically for German broadcast in the 1960s. Built to the utmost quality available at the time, the Sitral is about as sweet an EQ that you’ll find, and […]
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Last year SSL introduced its Revival 4000 hardware channel strip to great acclaim. After all, what wasn’t there to like? You got the best of the vintage SSL E-series console sound. While that was perfect for some engineers, others wanted the sound of the more modern J-series and Duality consoles, so SSL has accommodated them […]
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Many of you don’t remember, but there was a time on broadcast television when the commercials were so loud compared to the program that it became a real problem. TV watchers where constantly turning the volume level up and down with their remotes, and that led to thousands of complaints to the Federal Communications Commission. […]
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Happy New Year everyone! Let’s have a safe, happy and prosperous 2026 together. As always, I’m very grateful and thankful for your continued support!
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On this week’s podcast episode, I look at what the future really holds for music in 2026? In this solo episode I first look back on my predictions last year and how they landed. Then I deliver a rundown of where the industry is headed, and what musicians, producers, and music pros need to prepare […]
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How do you make the ultimate channel strip? You give it multiple interchangeable modules so that you can select just the right one for each application. That’s exactly what you’ll find with the latest v1.4 edition of PSP InfiniStrip Earth (v1.4.0). If you’re not familiar with InfiniStrip already, it offers 26 modules covering preamp, EQ, […]
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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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2025 was wild. Is the music business finally changing for good? In this solo edition of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, I break down the most important developments across music, audio, and tech in 2025. From AI-generated hits to Spotify insiders cashing out, this episode is packed with sharp insights that every music creator, producer, or […]
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Sometimes you finish a mix and everything about it is great – but there’s still something missing. It needs some life; it needs some movement; it needs that extra something special. Finding that little bit extra is what separates good mixers from great ones, but a lot of it is about the tools they use […]
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I’ve known the great mixer Dave Pensado (Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Pink!, and many, many more) for more than 30 years. In fact, I wrote the very first article about him for EQ Magazine, and he was featured prominently in the first edition (and every edition since) of my Mixing Engineer’s Handbook. It wasn’t […]
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