Warm Audio News and rumors

Recording Deals for Producers: Thomann Music Days 2025 are Here!

16 Jul · High-quality microphones, preamps, and interfaces are currently on sale for a limited time during the Thomann Music Days Recording Deals event.

Bus Processing: The Best Stereo Compressors under $2000

BUS COMPRESSORS

The Best Bus Compressors: Give It That Glue

14 Jul · Hardware processing on your master bus can transform your sound completely, we look at some of the best bus compressors.

Warm Audio WA-CX24: The Iconic Stereo Tube Mic is now Affordable

25 Jun · Yes, they've done it. The Warm Audio WA-CX24 brings the classic AKG C24 stereo tube condenser mic back to life, with a friendlier price tag.

U47 ALTERNATIVES

Neumann U47 Alternatives: That Classic Tube Sound

18 Jun · These Neumann U47 Alternatives will get you in the ballpark of one of the most sought-after mics of all time for that pristine tube sound.

Easter Studio Deals at Thomann: Check Out These Great Offers!

10 Apr · Just in time for Easter, Thomann is launching the "Sweeter Than Chocolate" campaign with huge discounts on studio gear. Check out the Easter studio deals here!

Warm Audio Fen-tone: C-3PO Is That You?

08 Apr · The Warm Audio Fen-tone is a vintage-style figure-8 ribbon mic for capturing instruments, recreated with high-quality modern components.

The Best Vocal Plugins for Music Production

THE HISTORY OF THE 1176

The History Of The 1176 Limiting Amplifier

03 Apr · We look at the history of the legendary 1176 Limiting Amplifier, one of the most widely used compressors used in the recording industry.

Recording Drums

How to Record Drums: The Best Equipment, Techniques, and Tips!

21 Mar · Do you want to know how to record drums but have a few questions? We might have the answers you need - check out our workshop!

AMS Neve 1073SPX-D: The Legendary Mic Pre is now Plug-and-Play

1073 PREAMPS

Why is the Neve 1073 such a sought-after Mic Preamp?

19 Mar · We briefly explore the history of the iconic Neve 1073 channel strip and check out some of the different formats and designs available.

Unusual Effects Pedals: A Sonic Treasure Hunt in 6 Chapters

17 Jan · Unusual effects pedals can be the one thing that makes your sound unique! Check out these suggestions!

C-800G ALTERNATIVES

Sony C-800G Alternatives for Ultra-clean Vocals

15 Jan · Recording decent Pop and Rap vocals is a challenge, but with these Sony C-800G Alternatives, you'll be on your way to clean vocal recordings.

STUDIO GEAR 2024

The Best Studio Gear 2024 for Recording and Mixing

10 Dec 2024 · We look at the most exciting preamps, processors, DAW controllers, and mixers released this year. Here's the Best Studio Gear of 2024.

LEVELING AMPLIFIERS

Why do we still use Leveling Amplifiers in the Recording Process?

02 Dec 2024 · We check out the different types, formats, and applications of leveling amplifiers and how they are used in the recording process.

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HIGHLIGHTS

This Week’s Highlights: 5 of the Top Stories

23 Nov 2024 · In this roundup, we look at some of this week's highlights. So if you missed anything, here's the perfect opportunity to catch up on the news.

Best Studio Deals for Thomann Cyberweek 2024

22 Nov 2024 · Thomann Cyberweek starts today with loads of great studio deals! Find the best offers on audio interfaces, monitors, microphones and more here!

Introducing the new Warm Audio WA76 Series Compressors

20 Nov 2024 · The new Warm Audio WA76 Series offers updated single and dual-channel recreations of the famous 1176 revision A and D limiting amplifiers.

Introducing the Warm Audio WA-HR HeadRoom Studio Headphones

Introducing the Warm Audio HeadRoom Studio Headphones

19 Nov 2024 · The Warm Audio HeadRoom is a range of affordable new closed-back studio headphones for musicians and recording enthusiasts.

SSL Bus Compressors

When to Use an SSL Bus Compressor and Why?

14 Nov 2024 · The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We check out the different formats currently available.

Studio Deals

35 Great Studio Deals on Interfaces, Microphones, Monitors, and More!

06 Nov 2024 · 35 products from Universal Audio, Rode, Adam Audio, RME, Genelec, Yamaha, Warm Audio and more in these studio deals.

The Top 5 Overdrive Pedals You Need to Know!

25 Sep 2024 · These top 5 overdrive pedals are must-haves for any pedalboard. This article sorts through the endless choice of distortion pedals.

LA-2A ALTERNATIVES

The Best LA-2A Alternatives for Home Recording

24 Sep 2024 · The famous optical leveling amplifier is one of the most sought-after recording tools, we check out some of the best LA-2A alternatives.

Warm Audio WA-C1 & Pedal76: Studio Sound for Your Board

24 Sep 2024 · Warm Audio WA-C1 and Pedal76 are two faithful recreations of legendary studio effects - for your pedal board. It's ab all-analog affair.