It All Started With Ray! – Story of Kurzweil
The story of Stevie Wonder’s technical challenge to Ray Kurzweil that ultimately motivates the inception of Kurzweil Music Systems.
Posts Tagged 'Studio/Pro audio'
Something for the Weekend: Tribute to the Roland TR-808
The sounds of the Roland TR-808 drum machine inspire musicians around the world, even though the device hasn’t been made since 1984 and most of its avid users have never actually seen one.
Brainworx releases BX Saturator
The bx_saturator is an M/S & multi-band saturation tool which can be used for mastering, mixing and sound-design. It offers a warm and subtle distortion which works wonders on individual signals and can even be applied to the stereo master channe in the M/S stereo model. Brainworx´ NEW “True-Split” crossover technology ensures that Mid and Side channels are perfectly in phase.
Dave McMurray talks sE Electronics Mics
Dave McMurray has drawn comparisons to Grover Washington Jr., one of the most popular and influential saxophonists of all time. While a fine compliment, it somewhat misses the point though; this Detroit native has a sound that is truly his own. Considered one of the finest avant-garde saxophonist in his early years, McMurray has shown a special talent for genre-crossing. He has worked with a diverse range of artists, including Bob James, KEM, Don Was (Was Not Was), Bonnie Raitt, Albert King, BB King, Geri Allen, Herbie Hancock, Bootsy Collins, and The Rolling Stones.
Waves announces Mashup App for iPad
Waves Audio and Musicsoft Arts join forces to bring you Mashup, the first DJ app to bring Waves studio-quality processing to the iPad.
Conceived by Native Instruments – Mostly Robot at Sonar Barcelona 2012
Native Instruments recently unveiled the details behind the upcoming debut performance by Mostly Robot. Conceived by the music technology company itself, the band is made up of five highly-renowned musicians, each celebrated in their own field: Jamie Lidell, Tim Exile, Jeremy Ellis, Mr Jimmy and DJ Shiftee.
Kimberly Thompson and Focusrites OctoPre MkII Dynamic – Video
Kimberly Thompson is truly one of the World’s greatest drummers — she’s versatile, too. In her career, she’s played with the biggest names in jazz, soul, funk, hip hop, R&B and pop: Bobby Hutcherson, Roy Hargrove, Meshell Ndegeocello, Jay Z and Beyoncé, who she’s been touring with for the past six years. Kimberly’s good friend, recording engineer Benedetto ‘Nino’ Caccavale chose Focusrite’s OctoPre MkII Dynamic to be at the centre of her drum recording set-up.
Allen & Heath GLD Series Overview – Video
Allen & Heath has unveiled GLD Series earlier this year, a user-friendly, cost effective and scalable live digital mixing system, conceptually based on the hugely successful digital iLive series. A standard GLD 32 input system offers 28 XLR mic inputs with plug n’ play I/O expanders allowing easy expansion up to 48 inputs (44 XLR mic inputs).
Dishan Abrahams Finds Real Bass Tone in A-Designs REDDI
Whether he’s touring the globe or recording with multi-platinum pop stars like Australia’s Kylie Minogue, England’s Sugababes or France’s Christophe Willem, bassist Dishan Abrahams is certain to be carrying his A-Designs REDDI tube direct box along with him.
Gemini New SR Series Active Monitors Now Shipping
Gemini, an esteemed manufacturer of DJ and Pro Audio equipment, has recently informed us that they are now shipping their new active studio reference monitors, the SR Series. Featuring exceptional accuracy, high-quality components and sleek design, Gemini’s SR monitors deliver true precision for any mixing environment.
Robbie Wilde – That Deaf DJ
To be honest, at first I really thought this was some kind of a joke. However, after viewing this short documentary my initial thought completely changed. I got moved and inspired by Robbie Wilde‘s story. His passion, his ambition, his persistence, is … really awesome. We take our hat off to ‘that deaf dj‘!
Engineer Kurt Uenala and Dave Gahan install SSL Matrix
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and control surfaces, is pleased to announce that engineer Kurt Uenala has installed an SSL Matrix in New York City’s Schtudio Blanco, where he works with Depeche Mode front-man, Dave Gahan. The two just completed writing songs and cutting demos for Depeche Mode’s thirteenth release, due in Spring 2013.
Elektron Feature Loopdrape (Japan)
The songs emanating from the mind of the Japan based producer Loopdrape are old school, yet strangely modern. You get the impression that each sound is carefully selected to fill a distinct purpose and it’s next to impossible to not be sucked in by the hypnotic feel of tracks like Jiwlvld or Pulsedroid.
PreSonus Releases Free Version of Studio One DAW
PreSonus is now shipping Studio One™ Free, a new entry-level version of its popular DAW for Mac and Windows. Intended for beginners who don’t yet need the advanced features in Studio One Artist, Producer, and Professional, Studio One Free provides all of the recording and editing features needed for basic music production—and as its name implies, it’s free.
Event announces the 2030 three-way studio monitoring system
Event Electronics is extremely excited to announce the release of its very first three-way studio monitoring system, the 2030.