| Robair Report | Redemption and the Personal Studio
The semester was nearing its end when one of my students showed up after missing class for most of the term. During the first few weeks, she was very enthusiastic and showed promise, but then she disappeared. But just as suddenly, she was back, and I asked where she'd been. "Jail. I stole a car…" |
| | Top Stories | | Build Your Own Studio: $50,000 Game Composing, Sound Design Studio
Listen to the majesty of that full-orchestra arrangement. Is it from the new Christopher Nolan movie or the latest Call of Duty? If we're going by the music alone, you really can't tell the difference between a big-budget popcorn flick and a big-budget first-person shooter. However, as the composer, your life in games could be a lot different. You have to handle different styles and tasks equally well and may need to adjust quickly from working on an epic game to a gamey app. AES Hosts Successful 57th International Conference
The Audio Engineering Society hosted "The Future of Audio Entertainment Technology: Cinema, Television, and the Internet," in Hollywood, Calif., on Friday, March 6, through Sunday, March 8, 2015. Co-chaired by Brian McCarty and Dr. Sean Olive, the conference was intended to stimulate increased dialog between the Hollywood content creation community and the AES… Library of Congress Adds 25 Recordings to National Recording Registry
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has named 25 new sound recordings to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry. Billington recognizes these recordings for their cultural, artistic and historical significance to American society and the nation's audio legacy.
EastWest Sounds Adds Wolfgang Kundrus to Software Development Team
Virtual instrument developer EastWest, based in Hollywood, Calif., has appointed Wolfgang Kundrus as Software Architect and Senior Developer. The move bolsters an award-winning production team with new expertise and experience aimed at opening new opportunities for EastWest's software division.
Westlake Pro Audio To Host API BOX Console Demo
Westlake Pro Audio in Studio City, Calif., is hosting a demonstration event for the API BOX console on April 1 and April 2, 2015. Westlake sales representatives, studio professionals and API product specialists will guide all demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, and be available between demos to answer both product and sales-based questions.
"Mix With The Masters" Works with Barefoot Sound
A large selection of Barefoot Sound monitors are featured at La Fabrique studios in the South of France, home to the internationally renowned "Mix With the Masters" week-long seminar series.
Pro Sound Effects Posts Interview with Sound Designer Michael O'Connor
Sound effects library company Pro Sound Effects has posted an interview with sound designer and editor Michael O'Connor as part of the company's "How I Work" series, which asks sound designers in film, videogames and advertising what inspires them and which tools they use.
WSDG Creates Rustic Owl City Studio for Platinum Artist Adam Young »
Argosy Presents Video Interview with Producer, Songwriter Keith Thomas »
Vintage King Outfits The Music Group in Oklahoma with Neve Genesys, Neve Genesys Black Consoles » |
| | Featured Products | | Manley FORCE Preamp
Hand-wired in California using silver solder and audiophile-grade components, Manley's FORCE ($2,500) is a 4-channel, high-voltage, vacuum tube microphone preamplifier incorporating proprietary hand-wound Manley Iron mic input transformers and 12AX7 vacuum tube amplifying stage operating from 300 V rails. Each channel includes a high-impedance, ¼-inch instrument input as well as an XLR microphone input. Front panel controls feature a 120Hz highpass filter, variable input-level pad, polarity invert, selectable +48-volt phantom power, and a high/low gain switch. Also included are seven-segment LED meters for each channel and a universal power supply accepting any voltage or frequency from anywhere in the world. iZotope Announces RX Loudness Control
iZotope in Cambridge, Mass., states that RX Loudness Control will help audio post-production and broadcast professionals automatically and reliably create high-quality, industry-compliant mixes. RX Loudness Control will be unveiled and available for pre-order at NAB 2015 in booth SL4330 for $299 ($349 MSRP). |
| | Announcements From Mix | Avid Connect 2015 | April 10-12 | Caesars Palace Las Vegas »
This event will offer the latest news on Avid innovations, deep-dive technical training, hands-on access to Avid experts and presentations from industry luminaries.
NAB Show, April 11-16, 2015 in Las Vegas »
NAB offers the world's largest electronic media show covering the creation, management and delivery of content across all platforms. With more than 98,000 attendees from 150 countries and 1,600 exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for digital media and entertainment.
Focusrite teams up with Caroline Music International to offer one talented YouTube performer the possibility of a recording contract. The competition runs through 4 p.m. GMT (12 p.m. EDT) on June 10, 2015. »
The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation is offering grant programs to applicants in 24 countries to enhance and preserve Latin music. Applications are due on April 17, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. »
Welcome to 1979 To Host Vinyl Camp May 30-31, 2015 »
"Vinyl Camp" will focus on the art of creating great vinyl records with an in-depth look at lacquer cutting and record pressing; a live studio session, recorded direct to disc; and a complimentary copy of the session on vinyl.
Focusrite offers Heritage Sound Competition to registered purchasers of an ISA or Red 1 500 who use the product on a track before September 1, 2015. »
RØDE Microphones' 'My RØDE Reel' international short film competition offers more than $200,000 in prizes. Entrants are required to create a short film of three minutes or less, as well as a behind-the-scenes reel that features a RØDE product being used during the production of the film. » |
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