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Mar 29, 12:10 PM

Arturia Spark Version 1.6.1 Software Released

Arturia has released version 1.6.1 of SPARK software for the SPARK Creative Drum Machine or SparkLE Creative Drum Machine. Enhancements added to this version include an accent button in the SparkLE GUI, latch mode... Read more »
Mar 28, 12:57 AM

LA-2A Emphasis Control

Q: What is the unlabeled screw adjustment potentiometer on the lower left front panel of the Universal Audio LA-2A for? A: That unlabeled potentiometer is a vestigial item from the LA-2A's origins as a broadcast... Read more »
Mar 27, 11:08 AM

Why Doesn’t an LA-2A Have All the Compression Controls?

Q: I always wondered, why doesn't a Universal Audio LA-2A have attack, ratio, and release controls? How do you know where they are set? A: Those parameters are preset in a LA-2A, making it a very simple compressor... Read more »
Mar 26, 12:42 AM

IK Multimedia iRig Recorder Adds Support for Android

Why should iOS users have all the fun? IK Multimedia has announced the iRig Recorder app for Android, providing a solid, professional audio recording solution for that platform. Best of all, iRig Recorder is a free... Read more »
Mar 21, 7:03 PM

Nashville Recording Workshop + Expo 2013

The AES Nashville Section has announced that this year's Nashville Recording Workshop + Expo will be held May 14 and May 15, 2013, in (as you'd expect) Nashville — and Sweetwater is proud to be a sponsor... Read more »
Mar 21, 12:58 AM

Ozone Mastering Guide Released

News from our friends at iZotope, makers of Ozone, Nectar, RX2, Alloy, Trash, Iris, Stutter Edit, and much more: "The new 2013 Edition of our free guide, Mastering with Ozone, has arrived! Featuring fresh insights... Read more »
Mar 19, 7:24 PM

Win a Chance to Record with an Acclaimed Producer!

Sweetwater Studios, in association with M Music & Musicians magazine, is offering you the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to win a 5-song recording project with producer Mark Hornsby! The prize package... Read more »
Mar 15, 12:08 AM

Roland Octa-Capture Preamp Input Impedance

Did you know that the last two microphone inputs on the Roland Octa-Capture USB audio interface have a different microphone input impedance from the other six? It's true! The first six preamps have an input... Read more »
Mar 14, 12:33 AM

Pigtronix Infinity Looper Firmware Update

Pigtronix has released a major new free firmware update for the Infinity Looper pedal. A number of new features are included in this update: Reverse Playback — loops can now play backward under footswitch control... Read more »
Mar 13, 8:32 PM

SSL Announces AWS 916

The AWS 916 from SSL is a short-loaded version of the popular AWS 924 console, equipped with 16 channels. There is an upgrade path for installing eight more channels, bringing an AWS 916 to full AWS 924 specs. Aside... Read more »
Mar 13, 12:31 AM

64-bit Update from SoundToys

SoundToys reports that they are making great progress toward providing 64-bit support for all of their plug-ins. Here are the current statuses of various formats: Mac VST SoundToys estimates another month will be... Read more »
Mar 12, 8:36 PM

Propellerhead Software Announces Reason 7

The latest version of Reason has been announced by Propellerhead Software! New features abound in this update, including a huge user request -- MIDI output via a new External MIDI Instrument device. Reason also now... Read more »
Mar 11, 7:44 PM

Native Instruments Announces Komplete 9

Native Instruments has announced the latest generation of their incredible Komplete bundle of virtual instruments and effects. They have two new versions. First is Komplete 9, which has 33 instruments and effects... Read more »
Mar 11, 12:10 AM

Korg Legacy Collection Updated

Korg has released an update for the Legacy Collection of legendary Korg synthesizers, including the MS-20, PolySix, Mono/Poly, Wavestation, and M1, as well as MDE-X effects and LegacyCell. The new version supports... Read more »
Mar 8, 2:00 PM

GearTunes, Sweetwater, Orange, and Ibanez Present The Ultimate Speaker Demo

Want to hear what a wide range of guitar speakers sound like when used in a variety of musical styles? Then we've got an event you won't want to miss! Sweetwater, GearTunes.com, Orange, Ibanez, and gear demonstrator... Read more »
Mar 8, 12:21 AM

Using Focusrite Saffire Interfaces with Thunderbolt

Did you know that you can use Focusrite's Saffire Firewire interfaces with the Thunderbolt ports on your Mac? It's true! All that's required is a Firewire 400 to Firewire 800 cable and a Firewire 800 to Thunderbolt... Read more »
Mar 7, 12:07 AM

Ableton Live 9 Arrives!

Ableton's much-anticipated release of Live 9 is here! All three versions of Live — Live 9 Intro, Live 9 Standard, and Live 9 Suite have been updated in this release and upgrades from earlier versions are available... Read more »
Mar 6, 12:01 AM

Audio-Technica Introduces AT2020USB+ Microphone

Audio-Technica has announced the AT2020USB+ cardioid condenser microphone, which features the same award-winning sound quality as the AT2020. Zero-latency monitoring and a headphone output are provided for digital... Read more »
Mar 6, 12:01 AM

Cool Tool: Cymatic LR-16 Live Recorder

Want to capture a live multitrack recording of your band, a church service, a school band or orchestra performance, or another live performance event? Then you must check out the Cymatic LR-16 Live Recorder! This... Read more »
Mar 5, 12:01 AM

Focusrite Loopback Input

Here's a cool feature found on certain Focusrite audio interfaces: a loopback input. This is an input found in the MixControl audio interface routing software that allows audio to be routed from any program in the... Read more »
Mar 5, 12:01 AM

Buy a StudioLive 24.4.2, get a Free PRM1 Reference Mic

PreSonus is celebrating the release of Universal Control 1.7 with integrated SMAART audio-analysis software with a great deal. Purchase a StudioLive 24.4.2 digital mixing console between March 1, 2013, and May 31... Read more »
Feb 27, 12:01 AM

Akai Professional Releases MPC Software Version 1.3

Akai Professional has released version 1.3 of MPC software. The new version includes support for multitimbral VST and AudioUnits plug-ins, "Vintage Mode" for rawer 12-bit sound quality, improved workflow, easy grid... Read more »
Feb 26, 10:33 AM

How Do I Tell If My Meters Are Pre- or Post-fader?

Q: Sorry if this is a newbie question, but I'm recording through my audio interface into my DAW. My question is this: are the meters I'm seeing in the DAW pre-fader or post-fader? A: All questions are good... Read more »
Feb 25, 12:00 AM

Ribbon Mics and Impedance

Most ribbon microphones are passive devices - they have no onboard active electronics or preamplification. Because of this, the impedance of the preamp input to which they are connected is critical to the sound... Read more »

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