| Editor's Note | | This One's for My Buddy Dwight
You don't know Dwight. There's really no reason you should. He's not a recording engineer or live sound professional. He doesn't make audio products. He's never edited sound for film or video, and as far as I know, he's never written a song. He does, however, know a little bit about acoustics, and he's enamored of speakers, regularly playing back vintage vinyl jazz through four-way 1970s Pioneer monitors in his backyard, converted-garage man-cave. |
| | Top Stories | | Classic Track: "Epic," Faith No More
In early 1989, Matt Wallace almost quit being an engineer/producer. Nearly in tears, he called his mom to ask how to get into real estate. Wallace's "failure" was producing, engineering and mixing Faith No More's third album, The Real Thing, which went on to hit Number 11 in the U.S. and sell more than 4 million copies worldwide.
Professor Dr. Jörg Sennheiser Receives Deutsche Gründerpreis 2015
On June 30, 2015, Professor Dr. Jörg Sennheiser was presented with the coveted Deutsche Gründerpreis 2015 (German Founders Award) in the Lifetime Achievement category for his many years of service as head of Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG, and his commitment to entrepreneurs and start-up enterprises. Summer NAMM Panel: 'Saving Historic RCA Studio A'
Taking place on Thursday, July 9, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. CDT, at the Summer NAMM Show, Nashville Music City Center, TEC Tracks (Booth #354): Hear how a fight to save a studio became a movement to save Nashville's threatened music culture. Panelists will offer behind the scenes insight. This panel will be moderated by Beverly Keel, Chair of the Recording Industry department at MTSU. Panelists include Dave Cobb, Mike Kopp, Sharon Corbitt-House, and Jim Lauderdale. Production Music Association Announces Launch of First Annual 'Mark Awards'
The non-profit Production Music Association (PMA,) the leading advocate and voice of the production music community, has announced its first Annual "Mark Awards" for Excellence in Production Music. The inaugural event will take place on September 9, 2015, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Directors Guild of America headquarters in Los Angeles.
TSL Appoints Westlake Pro as Reseller in North America
UK-based broadcast equipment manufacturer TSL Products has appointed Westlake Pro as a reseller for the TSL Soundfield product line in North America. Under the terms of the agreement, Westlake Pro will provide a full range of services for TSL Products' Soundfield line of digital broadcast surround sound microphones and processing equipment, from the initial sale and installation, to training and support.
Vintage King Audio Posts New Video: 'An Inside Look At Universal Audio'
Even in an industry packed to the brim with ingenious makers, there are few that have had the lasting impact of Universal Audio's M.T. "Bill" Putnam Sr. Since finding his place in the studio as an engineer in his early years, Putnam transformed the way many listen, look and think during the recording process.
Warner/Chappell Production Music Wins 2015 Promax/BDA Gold Award »
West One Music Group Purchases PMC twotwo.8 Near-Field Monitors »
Producer, Mixer, Engineer Ronan Chris Murphy Chooses Custom IsoAcoustics Modular Stands for his New and Improved Veneto West Studios » |
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| | Featured Products | | Focusrite Offers RedNet DAW Native Bundles
Focusrite is offering RedNet 1 and RedNet 2 product bundles for Native users, which provide turnkey workflow solutions. The RedNet 1 bundle packages the RedNet 1 8-channel AD/DA converter; RedNet PCIe card, offering 128 channels of I/O; the Sonnet Echo Express SE I Thunderbolt chassis; and, for a limited time, a Cisco SG200-08 8-port Gigabit Smart Switch (a $750 value). Upon registration, users receive Focusrite Red 2 and Red 3 AAX-compatible plug-ins, and a Dante Virtual Soundcard. Cakewalk SONAR 'Foxboro' Update
The"Foxboro" update for SONAR Artist, Professional, and Platinum adds Plug-in Upsampling, which gives users the benefits of using higher sample rate processing even in projects at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. And in response to user feedback and suggestions, Cakewalk has added enhancements to the Drum Replacer, which was introduced one month ago, including the ability to create, erase, and customize hit markers with individual velocity adjustment, FLAC support with an expanded MIDI range, and the newly implemented Filter OFF Mode for better global detection.
Vienna Symphonic Library Vienna Dimension Brass II
The Vienna Symphonic Library's new Vienna Dimension Brass II is the newest addition to its "Dimension" series of ensemble instrument collections and complements the original Vienna Dimension Brass I with muted ensembles and a new Wagner tuba ensemble. Coinciding with a special introductory offer ($495; regularly $595) the Viennese company has reduced the prices of its existing brass libraries by 20-percent during the month of July 2015.
Antelope Audio R4S Remote Control for Satori
The R4S Remote Control ($299) is a flexible, USB-powered companion to the Satori monitoring controller. The R4S provides remote access to all of the Satori monitor controller's functions, including source and speaker selections, volume level, summing, stereo effects and talkback.
MXL Microphones DRUM PA-5K Drum Mic Kit
MXL Microphones in El Segundo, Calif., announces its new DRUM PA-5K dynamic drum mic kit ($199.95). The three-piece kit comprises two of the new A-5t Tom Microphones and the MXL A-55 Kicker. |
| | Announcements From Mix | Musicians are invited to experience NAMM's Music Industry Day on July 11 »
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and Vintage King Nashville have teamed up to present two immersive, educational opportunities at Summer NAMM, July 9-11 in Music City USA. »
Brainworx bx_opto Pedal Optical Compressor Plug-In is free until July 22 »
Guitar Center Professional Clearance Sale offers deals up to 40-percent off. »
EastWest Extends 80-percent off sale on Hollywood Orchestral Diamond Edition »
RSPE Audio to host Nuage Road Tour and Nuendo/Cubase Master Class on July 22 »
Waves Audio announces exclusive offer for AES members: 25-percent off the retail price of all Waves audio plug-ins. »
Registration for AES Fall Convention in New York City Is Now Open »
The 139th AES International Convention will take place from October 29 through November 1, 2015, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. Badge options include the free Exhibits-Plus badge, the premium All Access badge, a Single-Day All Access badge and a Single Event badge.
iZotope's Mastering Academy with Jonathan Wyner and special guest Adam Ayan takes place July 23-25, 2015 in Cambridge, Mass. »
Take a video tour of Hybrid Studios in Orange County, courtesy of Warren Huart of 'Produce like a Pro' »
Joey Sturgis to host Creativelive.com Mixing Master Class for free on July 16-17. »
Second Annual Pensado Awards Set for Sunday, August 30, 2015, at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City »
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. »
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