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  • Monday, April 26, 2010
    Understanding Reverb 101
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    Craig Anderton 04/26/10 10:37 AM, 2 Comments
    This exclusive article is provided by AudioFanzine.   When we hear sounds in the “real world,” they are in an acoustic space. For example, suppose you are playing acoustic guitar in your living room. You hear not only the guitar’s sound, but because the guitar generates sound waves, they bounce off walls, the ceiling, and the floor. Some of these sound waves return to your ears, which due to their travel through the air, will be somewhat delayed compared to… View this post
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Study Hall • Training • Digital • Digital Audio Workstations • Education • Processor • Signal • Software • Studio • System • Audio

  • Friday, April 23, 2010
    Eventide Announces Cash For Clunkers Hardware Trade-Up Offer
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    PSW Staff 04/23/10 09:28 AM, 0 Comments
    Eventide has announced a trade-up program designed to reward long-time customers with a limited-time opportunity to trade in Eventide processors for credit against the purchase of a new Eventide processor. The trade-in must be completed through a participating Eventide authorized dealer or Eventide customer service. Effective immediately, this offer expires June 30, 2010.  “We want to reward our loyal customers with an opportunity to trade-up their older Eventide rack units for our state-of-the-art rack processors.” “The classic Eventide processors of… View this post
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  • Genelec Monitors Selected By Music Mayhem Studios
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    PSW Staff 04/23/10 08:16 AM, 0 Comments
    Seeking to differentiate itself at a time when more music than ever before is being produced, Music Mayhem Entertainment has made careful choices. This extends to the artists they work with, such as vocalist Shanica Knowles, also known for her role as Amber Addison opposite Miley Cyrus on the hit teen show Hannah Montana; and producer/engineers such as Curtis “Sauce” Wilson, who has had a hand in the production and/or engineering for tracks by Brandy, Will Smith, Ne-Yo, Musiq Soulchild,… View this post
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  • Thursday, April 22, 2010
    Blue Sky Now Shipping EXO2 Next Generation Monitors
    Blue Sky EXO2
    PSW Staff 04/22/10 01:02 PM, 0 Comments
    Blue Sky has announced the shipment of the EXO2, an evolution of the original EXO stereo near-field monitoring system. Taking the best features from its wildly successful EXO, the next generation of EXO combines full-range monitoring with the convenience of size. EXO2’s revamped subwoofer features an even smaller footprint, allowing it to easily integrate into even the most compact workspace with improved electronics for better sonic performance than the original EXO system. Blue Sky Website View this post
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  • Wednesday, April 21, 2010
    Benchmark Announces New Web Video Series That Takes Recording Back To The Fundamentals
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    PSW Staff 04/21/10 03:36 PM, 0 Comments
    Listening to music from the legendary catalogs of Decca, Atlantic, Stax, Sun, Parlophone, etc, it’s often hard to believe that several of those immortal recordings were made in a single session. How could any of those revered recordings have been made in one day? Simple… They had a killer studio, great gear, an extremely talented crew, and, most importantly, great artists. They were the masters from their day. In homage to these craftspeople, Benchmark has created a web series, ‘Masters… View this post
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  • Avid Completes Acquisition Of Euphonix
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    PSW Staff 04/21/10 02:52 PM, 0 Comments
    Avid today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Euphonix, which was initially announced on April 11, 2010. Video coverage from the announcement is available here. With the acquisition, Avid will deliver a broad range of complementary audio and video control surfaces and consoles designed to meet the needs of customers ranging from the independent professional to the high-end broadcaster. The company plans to maintain full support for both the Euphonix family of products and Avid’s existing ICON solutions.… View this post
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  • Lexicon Releases New Drivers For USB Recording Interfaces
    The Lexicon U42S
    PSW Staff 04/21/10 07:43 AM, 0 Comments
    Lexicon has released new Windows 7 software drivers for Alpha, Lambda, Omega and the I∙ONIX U22, U42S, and U82S series of Desktop Recording Interfaces. Now all of the Lexicon USB Desktop Recording Interfaces operate on any computers running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows 7, Vista, or XP. Also, these interfaces operate on all Mac computers operating on OS X 10.4.9 or higher regardless of whether they are based on PowerPC or Intel processors. Speaking about the newly updated drivers for the… View this post
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  • Guitar Center Professional Chosen By DV McCoy For Facility Upgrades
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    PSW Staff 04/21/10 07:21 AM, 0 Comments
    Producer / Artist DV McCoy, one of the Atlanta area’s up-and-coming music figures, recently turned to Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro) to expand and upgrade 21st Century Recording production and mixing studios. These upgrades would allow DV to open up the facility to other artists and producers in Atlanta’s expanding music scene, helping to support his production company and label Real McCoy Entertainment. GC Pro Sales Specialist Eugene McNair provided DV all of the equipment he needed, in addition to… View this post
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  • Tuesday, April 20, 2010
    Steve Miller Chooses API 1608 ConsoleTo Re-Record Greatest Hits
    Steve Miller’s API 1608 console being prepared for shipping.
    PSW Staff 04/20/10 08:15 AM, 0 Comments
    Legendary rocker and bluesman Steve Miller continues recording and touring. Together with engineer Kent Hertz and producer Andy Johns, Miller is currently re-recording his greatest hits, which will be released on Miller’s new record label “Space Cowboy Records.” The trio purchased a 32-channel API 1608 console to contribute the right sound to their otherwise digital workflow. As soon as the API 1608 arrived, Hertz ran some tracks through flat. “Even with no processing, the sound was instantly punched way up,” he remarked.… View this post
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  • Mojave Audio Chosen For Production Of World Cup Theme
    Mojave Audio MA-200
    PSW Staff 04/20/10 08:01 AM, 0 Comments
    Yalil Guerra, a Cuban born composer who now calls Los Angeles home requires the ability to accurately capture instruments and voices regardless of musical style. Obviously microphone selection plays a large role in the authenticity of the composition’s sound and its ability to generate the “feel” or “mood” required for the project. That’s why Guerra uses Mojave Audio’s MA-200 Vacuum Tube Condenser Microphone for all his critical recording projects. Trained on classical guitar in both Cuba and Spain prior to… View this post
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