About a year ago the Victorian Theatre Company was formed by Kurtis Lowden and Matthew Connell. They approached me with a vision of creating an audio rendition of Hamlet that included a full cast, foley, atmosphere and soundtrack. We set about planning the recording sessions
Understanding headphones is an important part of recording and the production process, maybe not the sexiest subject but essential nevertheless! From affordable to pricey, open to closed back, over-ear to in-ear, there are many different kinds of headphones suitable for a range of applications from
Native Instruments have been one of those music technology companies that for decades has continually surprised and offered new and exciting approaches to electronic music-making, and are at the forefront of developing and merging DJing and production approaches in their products. Hence, the change of
We take a look and compare some of the latest hybrid mixers in the Tascam Model 24 and the Korg MW-2408 & Zoom L-20
Universal Audio have updated their UAD software to version 9.12 adding a new Unison-enabled Neve 1084 Preamp and EQ Plugin as well as a host of updates and fixes to their entire software line including Console and Luna. People love recording with UA interfaces for
Last month we learned that everyone’s favourite Ableton love-fest ‘Loop Summit 2020’ has been postponed until April 2021, but that doesn’t mean you need to cancel your Loop Weekend plans. Ableton have used the opportunity to take a different, more pandemically appropriate approach with ‘A
With more and more of us now bunkered down due to the current circumstances, it’s great to see there are many brands such as Korg, Moog, Fender, Arturia, Cherry Audio, BVKER and more offering free music production apps, synths, courses, tutorials, loops, lessons and samples
Berlin-based studio monitor manufacturer EVE Audio have roared in with the announcement of their new 3-way monitor the SC3070. Boasting some of the same high-end features seen in their larger SC407 4-way system but in a beautifully compact cabinet, which oozes EVE Audio class. EVE
Avid’s reputation in the professional audio world is well known and their new S1 slimline control surface will appeal to a wider range of audio workflows and budgets. Together with their free Avid Control app for iPad or Android tablets, the S1 borrows features from
Content creators prepare for lift-off as there’s a new USB mic on the block and the stars are aligned on this one. The newly announced AKG LYRA Ultra-HD Multi-Mode Condenser USB Microphone, packs a technology-filled punch to justify that elongated title. The LYRA design features