| SoundWorks Collection | | The Sound of 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'
In this exclusive SoundWorks Collection sound profile we talk with Supervising Sound Editor and Sound Designer Christopher Boyes from Skywalker Sound about his work on Avengers: Age of Ultron, the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. Watch the video now! |
| | Top Stories | | The Very Best, 'Makes A King'
While many producers might toy with the romantic notion of setting up a portable studio in the African bush, few actually do it. To capture the indigenous sounds of the environment, create something that is genuinely representative of its surroundings, use local musicians and traditional instrumentation—the very idea of it throws up logistical and financial roadblocks. Mix Regional Sessions: Southwest U.S.
Studio At The Palms—Las Vegas: Elton John was in Studio X with engineer Matt Still…Nico Vega was in Studio X with engineer Rob Katz…Snoop Dogg was in Studio Y with engineer Jason "JayBull" Patterson (Snoop also produced)…Marie Osmond was in Studio X, with Jason Deere producing and Patterson engineering… Bianca Bananas & the Scoundrels were in Studio X, with Pat Thrall and Mark Everton Gray both producing and engineering. NAB Announces Call for Speakers for the 2015 Content and Communications World
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is now accepting speaking proposals for the 2015 Content and Communications World (CCW) featuring SATCON, held November 11-12, 2015 in New York City. CCW is a leading media, entertainment and communications technology event focusing on content creation, management and delivery technologies.
The Music Producers Guild Announces Board Changes
The Music Producers Guild in the UK has announced significant changes to its structure. After completing their constituted five year term, the members of the board, as well as chairman Steve Levine, have now stepped down from their various roles.
Lectrosonics Adds Audio Related Technologies as an Authorized Factory Service Center for the European Union »
Bikini Atoll Sound in Brentwood, Tennessee, Installs API 1608 Console »
Guitarist/Composer Dave Kushner Chooses PMC twotwo.8 Monitors »
Latin Grammy Foundation Announces Winner of Enrique Iglesias Scholarship » |
| | Featured Products | | Tube-Tech HLT-2A Stereo Analog Equalizer
The Tube-Tech HLT-2A stereo analog equalizer ($3,150) combines variable high- and low shelving with an adjustable midrange T-Filter. The midrange T-Filter "tilts" the entire spectrum around a selectable midrange frequency point. Frequencies above that point increase (or decrease) while frequencies below that point decrease (or increase). PreSonus Studio 192 Audio Interface
PreSonus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, announces the Studio 192 USB 3 Audio Interface and Studio Command Center ($1,199.95 MSRP). The new 26x32 interface records at up to 192 kHz and combines eight digitally controlled XMAX Class-A solid-state mic preamps and premium Burr-Brown A/D/A converters, offering 118 dB of dynamic range, with StudioLive Fat Channel signal processing.
BAE Audio 1073MPL 500 Series Module Preamp
BAE Audio reports that its new 1073MPL preamplifier for the 500 Series ($899 MSRP) is hand-wired and assembled in North Hollywood, using the same Carnhill/St. Ives transformers imported from England and found in other BAE products.
Cakewalk SONAR 'Dorchester'
Cakewalk announces the new "Dorchester" release for SONAR Artist, Professional, and Platinum. The third major release in the SONAR Membership program includes additional features, fixes, and content. Most features relate to improved workflow and operational efficiency.
Auralex HoverDeck V2
Auralex Acoustics is now shipping the HoverDeck V2 (price TBA), the latest upgraded iteration of its ISO Series Drum and Percussion Isolation platform, engineered to reduce coloration from floor resonance by decoupling the drum kit or percussion setup from the structure. |
| | Announcements From Mix | AES 138th International Convention in Warsaw, Poland, May 7–10, 2015, at the Sofitel Victoria Hotel, will include Project Studio Expo on May 8 and May 9. »
Mix with the Masters music production seminar series at Studio La Fabrique in the South of France will present Jacquire King (May 22-28), Alan Meyerson (June 1-7), Tony Maserati (June 9-15), Manny Marroquin (June 17-23), Chris Lord-Alge (July 24-30), Andrew Scheps (August 16-22), Young Guru (August 23-29), Elliot Scheiner (September 18-24) and Al Schmitt (September 28-October 4). »
Vienna Symphonic Library offers up to 25-percent discounts on its Vienna Special Editions orchestral libraries, plus Special Edition Bundles at prices reduced by 20 percent, through May 31, 2015. »
Plugin Alliance's 'Plugin of the Month': Brainworx bx_saturator V2 M/S and multi-band saturation tool is available for $69 »
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.
Sweetwater GearFest 2015 on June 12 and June 13 in Fort Wayne, Indiana »
Experience exciting giveaways featuring thousands of dollars' worth of gear, as well as hundreds of manufacturer exhibits and dozens of workshops. It's two days of gear mania, at one location: Sweetwater. Best of all, GearFest 2015 is free!
The 2015 Recording Industry Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, June 29, 2015, at the MountainGate Country Club in Los Angeles. »
Metric Halo's "Gear of Your Dreams" Sale Runs Until June 30, 2015 »
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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