Apr 1, 2011,
By Erik Zobler
Years ago, Robert Hadley at the Mastering Lab (Hollywood) rocked my audio world when, with a push of a button, he re-clocked my master mix to an Aardsync II. I was so amazed by how much better it sounded that I bought one the next day. Aardvark is no longer in business, but Aardsync II’s designer, Igor Levin, continues to innovate new word clock designs for Antelope Audio.
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Apr 1, 2011,
By Barry Rudolph
Blue Microphones’ Spark is a cardioid-only, FET-based studio condenser microphone that borrows its all-discrete and Class-A FET design from the company’s more expensive models, yet sells for $199. Spark retains the “lollipop” look for which Blue mics are known, and comes in a festive burnt-orange color with a custom shockmount, pop filter, wooden storage box, excellent recording guide and a three-year warranty.
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Mar 1, 2011,
By Tony Nunes
Cakewalk’s SONAR has been annually upgraded for close to a decade now, evolving into a full-featured Windows DAW that in some instances has been ahead of the competition. SONAR has led with features like surround integration, full 64-bit processing, V-Vocal pitch correction, ACT (Active Controller Technology) and a full roster of included virtual instruments, to name a few....
Mar 1, 2011,
By George Petersen
It doesn’t happen often, but every once in a while I encounter a studio near-field reference monitor that really gets me jazzed about listening. A relative newcomer, the Pelonis Sound Model 42 is ready to make its mark in control rooms everywhere. Created by award-winning studio designer Chris Pelonis, the Model 42 is the newest release in the Pelonis Signature Series...
Mar 1, 2011,
By Kevin Becka
David Miller’s Toronto, Canada–based Airfield Audio specializes in updates, upgrades and recaps of a wide range of vintage analog gear and consoles from Neve, Drawmer, UREI, Gates and even Dolby 363 SR modules. He also hand-makes the Liminator Series of mono and 2-channel compressors....
Mar 1, 2011,
By Barry Rudolph
iZotope expands its line of multiprocessor tools with Nectar, a specifically designed plug-in for lead and backing vocal processing. Nectar uses chains of up to 11 processor modules, and comes with a large library of preset combinations that emulate vocal treatments used in many popular musical genres. Processors include pitch correction, breath control, gate, saturation, EQ, compressor, de-esser, doubler, limiter, reverb and delay.
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Feb 1, 2011,
By Kevin Becka
It’s seldom that a truly unique audio product comes onto the market, but the Manley MicMAID is one-of-a-kind. Simply put, it is a router that allows for quick recall of any single combination of four mics and four preamps at the push of a button. For instance, you can have a single mic and audition it across four preamps...
Feb 1, 2011,
By Brandon Hickey
Version 5 of Wavemachine Labs’ drum-replacement software maintains the easy operation of past versions while adding new features and math under the hood, as well as introducing a redesigned GUI, all of which create a powerful, user-friendly production tool. This scalable software lets you opt for as much versatility as you can afford. ...
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