Posts by Lyubomir Dobrev

NAMM 2019: new Sony PCM-A10 and PCM-D10 hi-res portable recorders

Sony is bringing a pair of new HD audio portable recorders to NAMM 2019- the PCM-D10 and PCM-A10. Both offer high-resolution audio recording, though they differ in conversion quality.

NAMM 2019: Cranborne Camden EC2 preamp and headphone amplifier with textbook specs

A two-channel rackmount preamp, the EC2 implements Cranborne's Camden 500 preamp design, Mojo analog saturation circuit, and a dual headphone mixer.

NAMM 2019: Unity Audio The Rock MK-III studio speakers with crystal membrane woofers

The Rock MK-III has a new Crystal Membrane 180mm woofer of the same physical size, but supposedly "far superior". Thus, Unity has achieved lower distortion, improved dynamics and higher SPL.

Leak: Antelope Audio headed to NAMM 2019 with an USB Edge mic?

An anonymous source provided Gearnews with an image depicting a 3D model of what appears to be a brand new Antelope Audio microphone with USB connectivity - a first for the company.

NAMM 2019: new Heritage Audio diode-bridge hardware bus comp – Successor

Utilizing HA's Carnhill transformer-based Class A '73-style input and output stages, the Successor's mission is combining vintage-style looks and character with modern functionality.

McDSP 6060 Ultimate Module Collection – over 30 vintage and custom processors!

The modular system is said to contain McDSP's largest collection of processors to date - over 30 modules for EQ, compression, saturation, distortion, dynamics processing and others.

NAMM 2019: premium A23-M three-way speaker from PSI Audio

At around USD 4000 per piece, the A23-M is geared towards the upper end of the market and audio professionals looking for a premium solution.

NAMM 2019: sE Electronics V Kick and V Beat drum recording microphones

sE Electronics has announced two drum recording and live sound microphones - the V Kic and V Beat. There's also the V Clamp drum mic mounting system, completing the new V Series.

Is there a major Logic Pro X update or Logic Pro 11 around the corner?

At almost six years old, a a major update to Apple's DAW seems warranted - either Logic Pro X 10.5 or Logic Pro XI. Could the timing of the latest bug fix update suggest an imminent major update?

NAMM 2019: Blue introduces USD 99 Ember condenser microphone

At just USD 99, the Ember wants to be a great starter microphone for content creators such as podcasters and live streamers. Can Blue deliver the ideal condenser for beginners?

NAMM 2019: Neumann enters the studio headphones market

Berlin's premium microphone maker is to present its first pair of cans at Winter NAMM 2019 - but what's the likely price point? How much would you pay for Neumann-branded headphones?

NAMM 2019: JBL Series 104 reference monitors for content creators

JBL's new 104 is a desktop speaker for musicians, YouTubers and podcast producers with some neat features but not all the trappings (or bass frequencies) of full-on studio monitors.

Best Free Plug-ins This Week: Two synths, a piano and a filter

An emulation of the fabled Yamaha C7 Grand Piano, Piano One uses the Sound Magic Hybrid Modelling Engine which utilizes both sampling and modeling.

u-he Twangström spring reverb shakes things up with physically modelled springs

u-he's spring reverb is an upgraded standalone version of the reverb unit from Bazille, one of the developer's best-known synthesizers. It uses physical modelling instead of convolution.

NAMM 2019: Mackie debuts new flagship DRM active & passive loudspeakers

A major new series of passive and active PA speakers from Mackie: the DRM series covers the 1600-2300W range and includes features like on-board DSP and integrated colour display.

NAMM 2019: Lewitt LCT 040 and LCT 140 AIR condenser mics for home studios

Price is certainly going to be a major point of discussion when it comes to Lewitt's latest offerings - the USD 99 LCT 040 MATCH and the USD 149 LCT 140 AIR.

Let G-Sonique solve your techno production woes with its Techno-L HN1 rompler

Techno-L HN1 is a badass-looking rompler stuffed full of ready-to-go sounds for techno, minimal and industrial genres that also could be suited to other types of electronica as well.

Top 5 Studio Gear in 2018 by Eventide, Neve, SSL, PreSonus, Zoom

2018 saw some big names in the audio industry reminding us of their decades-old legacy with fantastic new hardware. At the same time, perfectly good gear like digital mixing desks that used to cost a lot more ...

Warm Audio WA-251 tube mic: $10,000 quality for under $1,000?

A straight-up USD 799 replica of the Telefunken ELA M 251 whose official reissue costs no less than USD 9500! Can Warm Audio deliver ten-thousand-dollar quality at a tenth of the price?

Midas M32R Live digital mixing console: More than just a facelift?

Midas rejuvenates its compact digital mixer line with the M32R Live, an update to the M32R with a refreshed UI and pretty much the same feature set - except in one key area.

u-he Twangström: modern spring reverb plug-in enters public beta

A spring reverb that you can easily dial in and blend into your production, rather than letting it inevitably take center stage of your sound - sign me up, please!

Samplitude Pro X4 is here: does it have something to show?

Magix brought in version X4 of the Samplitude Pro DAW. Honestly, it's a bit of a catch-up release, for the changes it introduces have been part of most major DAWs' workflow for quite a while.

Klevgränd REAMP: 7 analog saturators in 1 with low-latency spectral processing

REAMP is a joy to look at with its pastel colors, and judging by the audio examples, the sound is on point. Among the available saturation modes are a casette deck, tape reel, and tube amplifiers.

Best free plug-ins this week: delay, synth pads, and a tremolo effect

Here's a collection of free plug-ins that were released throughout the week. We got Adam Monroe's Delay, a new Spitfire LABS instrument (Synth Pads), and a cool tremolo/modulation effect from NoiseAsh.