Waves GEQ Graphic Equalizer By Rich Tozzoli for Pro Audio Review When I first heard about the Waves GEQ graphic EQ, I assumed it was an updated Q-Series EQ, which I've used for many years. But after digging into it, I realized it's far more powerful. Although mainly designed for live sound, I found it to be quite useful in the studio, too. To read the full review, subscribe to Pro Audio Review »
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Billionaire Redefines Portable Studio by Clive Young Ask 10 audio pros what you need for a great portable recording rig, and you'll get 10 different answers. One will name his favorite laptop and DAW software; another might talk about JoeCo BlackBox recorders hooked up to a club's FOH mix area; and at least one will start raving about an app that'll let you multitrack on your phone.
The problem with all these answers, however, is that they're the result of thinking small—of thinking, quite reasonably, about what you can bring with you. After all, if the rig is too big to carry, or at least roll in a rack, it's not portable…is it?
That kind of thinking is just boxed-in. It’s not like you have to think “outside the box,” however; you just have to redefine what the box is. And if you’re Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen—a part-time guitar slinger worth an estimated $15 Billion—you can afford a pretty awesome box. To read the full review, subscribe to Pro Audio Review »