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"There was glory in this room that needed to be resurrected, but we also knew that every bit of the renovation process had to be done with the greatest care, in order to preserve the rich sound that makes...
The 2020 NAMM Show has drawn together the latest and greatest gear from all corners of the pro-audio world. What's new that you need to know about? You'll find it here!
While it's a great linear-phase de-esser, reviewer Rich Tozzoli uses the Oxford SuprEsser DS plug-in as a bass enhancement tool.
Audio engineer Peter Moshay and Rich Tozzoli agree that the UAD Avalon VT-737 is "stunning."
Rich Tozzoli takes a look at the update to Universal Audio's reactive load box and guitar recording system.
Adrian Young, drummer of No Doubt, and Todd Forman, former sax player of Sublime, have partnered to launch record production team Moxy Brothers, offering everything from songwriting and performance to engineering, mixing and mastering.
Having so many plug-in choices can be overwhelming—what is an engineer to do? Three top pros share their insights—and favorite plugs.
By Rich Tozzoli. PSN reviewer/TV composer Rich Tozzoli puts the plug-ins to the test and loves the glowing results.
By Steve Harvey. These days, a “personal studio” can be anything from a proper recording facility to a smartphone. What tools will make your private recording space sound even better? An assortment of recording pros from across the industry...
By Steve Harvey. You might imagine that, as frontman, principal songwriter and sole original member of Sum 41, Deryck Whibley would have better things to do than get into the weeds regarding the creation of the band’s latest album....
By Rich Tozzoli. Setting up a temporary studio for two weeks each year in St. John to record reality TV music is a tough job, but multitasker Rich Tozzoli was not only up for the challenge this year, but...
By Steve Harvey. In April, Billie Eilish’s debut album entered the Billboard 200 at number one. Finneas O’Connell—her co-writer, producer, older brother and an artist in his own right—discusses recording the sonically adventurous collection at their family home.
By Steve Harvey. Ensconced in a Los Angeles neighborhood known as the Jungle, beachside Shindig Music + Sound recently marked its second anniversary by expanding its space and services, unveiling a new 5.1 mix suite and production/green room.
By Steve Harvey. Brooklyn’s Leesta Vall Sound Recordings has cut more than 700 sessions live to vinyl using a mix of modern and vintage gear, including an ancient Presto K8 portable vinyl record lathe.
Russ Long put the Universal Audio UAD-2 Live Rack to the test during a string of Amy Grant/Vince Gill shows at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, and came away with a distinct opinion….
Industry moves this month include promotions and hires at Harman Professional Solutions, Nugen Audio, Clear-Com, Universal Audio, Sound Image, Avid, Listen Technologies, Yamaha Corp. of America, Solotech, Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW), L-Acoustics and DPA Microphones.
By Steve Harvey. Former Talk Talk bassist Paul Webb rolls out his second solo album, self-recorded over the course of 16 years.
By Rich Tozzoli. What I like about the 480L plug-in are the same things I liked about the original: its depth, warmth and clarity, with a bit of edge.
UA issues Lexicon-endorsed emulation of the industry standard reverb unit.
By Steve Harvey. Indianapolis’ 416 Wabash is a 7,800-square-foot flexible space that combines a well-appointed music studio with an all-purpose event facility—and it’s a well-thought-out hit.
UA’s new interfaces sport new A/D conversion, faster processing and more.
By Steve Harvey. The 145th AES Convention, which takes place in October in New York City, is attracting some new exhibitors and, thanks to a variety of factors, bringing some old friends back into the fold.
UAD Update adds guitar amp, mastering suite, and microphone collection plug-ins.
By Steve Harvey. In business for the last five years, full-service music company (scoring, music supervision and far more) Temp Love recently moved to a new facility in San Rafael—a room formerly part of George Lucas’ renowned Industrial Light...
PSN reviewer Rich Tozzoli returned to St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands for his fifth annual recording retreat, reviewing ultra-portable pro-level gear to pull it off in a region still recovering from multiple hurricanes last year.
By Rich Tozzoli. The Savage 120 glories in an unabashedly modern aggressiveness and punch.
By Rich Tozzoli. Dig into Universal Audio’s new software emulation of the classic Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor.
