Recording
Apple Music, Amazon Enter 3D, Lossless Streaming Fray
Apple introduced Spatial Audio this morning and announced a Logic Pro update that will accommodate the format. Amazon quickly responded.
Apple
Gear and Technology
Apple Audio Unit Plug-Ins — A Real-World Review
In this Real-World Review, studio owner Rob Tavaglione discovers a top suite of free plug-ins has been hiding in plain sight.
Business
Pro Sound News’ Top 10 Articles of 2020
With the end of the year upon us (and not a second too soon), we look back at the year that was, presenting the Top 10 Pro Sound News articles of 2020.
Gear and Technology
Apple Mac Pro Rack: A Real-World Review
Producer/composer Rich Tozzoli shelled out $10,000 for an Apple Mac Pro Rack computer; was it worth it?
Business
Pro Sound News’ Gear of the Year 2020
Think the pandemic brought pro audio to a stand-still in 2020? Think again! Amazing audio equipment was released every month, and we’re taking a look back at some of the most significant product debuts, updates and reinventions of the...
Live
Meyer Sound Launches Spacemap Go
Meyer’s free Spacemap Go App works with its GALAXY Network Platform to aid and simplify spatial sound design and mixing.
Gear and Technology
StreamS Unveils IOdigi2X / IOdigi8X Audio Interfaces
StreamS has introduced its IOdigi2X and IOdigi8X - a pair of new AES Digital In/Out USB audio interfaces.
Blogs
Peek Inside the Private Studio of Herman’s Hermits’ Keith Hopwood
1960s rock star Keith Hopwood of Herman’s Hermits has put his sprawling UK estate—and two-floor, amply appointed barn studio—on the market.
Business
Yorkville Sound Launches Pro Audio Podcast
The Yorkville Sound Podcast is a new monthly downloadable program created by pro audio manufacturer and distributor, Yorkville Sound.
The Wire
Legrand | AV Brings Apple AirPlay 2 Support to Compatible Nuvo Players Worldwide
Users Can Now Seamlessly Stream Content From iOS Devices Throughout Their Homes MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — July 7, 2020 — Legrand | AV today announced that Apple AirPlay 2 support has arrived for Nuvo Player Portfolio systems worldwide. Available with...
Post and Broadcast
Building the Epic Audio Narrative of ‘Wind of Change’
Clandestine meetings with the CIA? Rocking out in Russia? Recording secret agents? It was all in a day's work while producing the hit 'Wind of Change' podcast.
The Wire
Sonnet Announces Internal Drive Mount for 2019 Mac Pro®, Supports Up to Three SATA Drives of the User’s Choice
IRVINE, Calif. — May 27, 2020 What’s New: Sonnet Technologies today announced the Fusion™ Flex J3i three-drive mounting system for the 2019 Mac Pro®, the company’s latest internal storage enhancement product for the most powerful computer offering from Apple®....
News
How the ‘Flashback’ Podcast Takes History to the Top
Apple hosts more than 1 million podcasts—and the new hit, Flashback, is in its Top 50. See how sound supports OZY/iHeartRadio’s show about the accidental side effects of history.
Gear and Technology
Apple Logic Pro X Gets Massive Update with V10.5
The new Logic Pro X 10.5 update of Apple's flagship recording software focuses on creative tools for electronic music production.
Music Production
Live on KEXP Podcast Blurs the Lines Between Live and Studio Recording
When engineer Kevin Suggs records a live session for Seattle’s KEXP, that becomes the raw materials for podcasts, radio broadcasts, streaming and other formats.
Blogs
Software Tech: Livestreaming in the Age of Pandemic
With venues closed and artists stuck at home, livestreamed performances have taken center stage during the pandemic; Craig Anderton shares how to join in.
Music Production
Finneas on Producing Billie Eilish’s Hit Album in his Bedroom
Finneas O’Connell—Billie Eilish's co-writer, producer, older brother and an artist in his own right—discusses recording her sonically adventurous debut at their family home.
Gear and Technology
Eventide Audio Launches MangledVerb for iOS
New iOS app/AUv3 plug-in brings variety of moods, ambiences and chaotic soundscapes to mobile musicians.
Gear and Technology
RME Announces macOS Catalina Compatibility
German interface manufacturer’s interfaces work with Apple’s controversial new OS.
Business
iTunes Gets Behind the Scenes Upgrade with Apple Digital Masters Initiative
By Steve Harvey. Apple has quietly rolled out a new effort to encode its audio offerings from high-resolution masters.
Blogs
Software Tech: The New Mac Pro
By Craig Anderton. Deep dive into the new Mac Pro and discover what it means for audio pros.
Gear and Technology
Eventide Audio Dives into iOS at Summer NAMM
Three iOS plug-ins and standalone apps for music and sound design are unveiled.
Gear and Technology
KRK Systems Launches Audio Tools App
New app aids setting up any studio monitors—but particularly KRK’s new ROKIT G4s.
Studio
Apple releases latest version of Logic Pro
With an eye on optimising the software for its new Mac Pro, Apple released Logic Pro X 10.4.5, the latest edition of its professional music production software
Gear and Technology
Apple Unveils Logic Pro X 10.4.5
New update aims to optimize use on Apple’s new Mac Pro.
Gear and Technology
Avid Ships New S6L Surface, Software and App
Avid’s Venue line adds most compact desk yet.
Blogs
Software Tech: Last Year Meets Next Year
By Craig Anderton. 2018 laid the groundwork for what might be the dominant computer experience of the future for pros.
Gear and Technology
Sennheiser Unveils Memory Mic Wireless Microphone
Aimed at reporters and journalists, the Memory Mic is a small wireless lavalier mic for use with smartphones.
Blogs
Software Tech: Apple Drops Intel? What Does It Mean for Us?
By Craig Anderton. The latest Apple rumor is that the company is going to replace Intel’s chips with their own starting in 2020.
Gear and Technology
Clear-Com Accesses Apple Watch
Clear-Com's Agent-IC App now accesses the Apple Watch.
Archives
Review: Vibes Audio Viberox Sound Engine
While we don’t typically review consumer audio gear at Pro Sound News, I’ve been using a new Bluetooth speaker system from Vibes Audio recently that’s well worth a mention. Dubbed the Vibrox Sound Engine, the speaker is part of...
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