Universal Audio has announced new additions to the UAFX pedal lineup with the release of Del-Verb Ambience Companion, Galaxy ‘74 Tape Echo and Reverb and Max Dual Preamp and Compressor pedals.
Cranborne Audio Camden EC1 Tested
The Cranborne Audio Camden EC1 microphone preamplifier offers more than its name suggests, quite a lot more. We take it for a spin and find out if the sound is as good as the spec.
Neve 88M Tested - The Big Console In A Box
With productions spanning everything from the big studio right down to modest mobile or home setups, one box sets out to bridge the gap. Bringing big board front end to the desktop, we get our hands on Neve’s 88M to check it out.
Digital Audio Denmark AX Center Announced
Digital Audio Denmark has today announced the release of AX Center, a premium modular audio interface that includes monitor control and speaker processing. We have the details…
Cranborne Audio Carnaby 500 Harmonic EQ Announced
Cranborne Audio has announced its latest product, what they say is the world’s first Harmonic EQ™ - an analogue EQ that uses harmonic saturation to boost and cut frequency content. It enhances your sources, stems and mixes with genuine analogue harmonic saturation with the feel, familiarity, and control of an equaliser. We have the details.
Gainlab Audio Empress Tube Equalizer - Tested
In the digital age, it seems that the appeal of classic processor designs shows no signs of diminishing. See and hear us take a new passive EQ for a spin for Pultec flavoured goodness with some welcome twists…
Pro Tools Carbon Impedance Settings Tested With Electric Guitar
We check out the variable impedance options on the Avid Pro Tools Carbon audio interface with electric guitars. Listen to the audio examples.
Can't Decide Between Analogue And Plugins? This May Be The Answer
Known to many for a menagerie of software audio plugins, McDSP’s APB hardware creation instead sets out to resolve hardware euphonics with software recall and control. Is it the best of both worlds? We check out this big box of green goodness…
We Check Out PreSonus ATOM SQ
With no shortage of pad controllers to choose from, the producing artist’s’ needs extend beyond the raft of basic beat-bashers with a free lightshow. We take a look at one that promises more in PreSonus’ ATOM SQ.
Find Of The Week - Mic Bar Extensions
There are times when you need to attach a mic to a stand and it feels like wrestling a greased octopus. We have a way to make things easier and for not a lot of money.
Pro Tools Carbon Impedance Settings Tested With Ribbon And Dynamic Microphones
We check out the variable impedance options on the Avid Pro Tools Carbon audio interface with both ribbon and dynamic microphones. Listen to the audio examples.
Hardware Keyboard Or Virtual Instrument - Which Is Best?
Don’t worry, this isn’t one of those meaningless debates about the sound of a vintage hardware synth versus its software counterpart. It is about, what feels best when tracking. We discuss.
Thinking Of Spending Money In Your Studio? Read This
We often think that the things that will make the biggest difference in our recording studio are the large ticket items. As in other parts of our life, sometimes it’s the small things that make the biggest difference.
Find Of The Week - Allcam Floor-to-Ceiling TV Mount
Computer display monitors are an essential part of the modern recording studio. Sometimes mounting larger ones can be difficult due to things like acoustic treatment or other factors. We’ve found this great idea for those who can’t or don’t want to fix to walls.
Apple Announce New Mac Mini and MacBook Pro With M2 Pro And M2 Max
Today Apple has announced new M2 powered Mac mini and MacBook Pro computers, powered by new M2, M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. We have the details.
How To Choose The Right Interface For You
Choosing an interface that ticks all the boxes is no small task. While more choice is good, its ever-growing breadth can make the things that actually matter get lost in all the hype. Here we consider the things that actually do count.
How To Remove Unwanted Mac Audio Devices
If you’ve ever had a pesky unwanted Apple Mac audio device that inhabits your audio device list in your DAW but can’t seem to remove it, we tell you how.
We Record On Location With Audient EVO 16
Up until recently, writers, arrangers, and live recording engineers had to balance two simple factors for their location recording rig; flexibility or simplicity. We look at one option that brings both - see and hear it in action.
Steve DeMott’s Product Of 2022
With each member of the Production Expert team narrowing down the product that makes their working life better, Steve DeMott talks about 2022’s contribution to his studio - The Metric halo ULN-8 MkIV.
Julian Rodgers - Product Of The Year 2022
With each member of the Production Expert team narrowing down the product that makes their working life better, Julian talks about 2022’s contribution to his studio - The Nord Electro 6D.