Black Lion Audio's latest Bluey FET compressor recreates a modified “Blue Stripe” owned by Chris Lord-Alge based on the 1176; the company also debuts Eighteen, a new hardware channel strip. Tasty.
NAMM 2020 made for another solid all-around music tech show! Here are our Top 5 music tech announcements from Annaheim, California including mics, interfaces and headphones.
Manufacturer Danley Sound labs introduced a studio monitor and subwoofer, expanding its product line-up to include studio equpment in addition to PA systems.
For NAMM 2020, manufacturer Flock Audio is expanding its Patch digitally-controlled rackmount patchbay with two additional variants, LT and XT.
The formidable 2U unit is a successor to the 1960 "tool box" compressor with a similar feature set and control layout. However, Drawmer insists that the device has been greatly improved and enhanced.
Manufacturer Warm Audio roars into 2020 with a no-bull replica of the fabled Oxfordshire stereo bus compressor at a price that will make its competitors take note.
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Dave Mustaine of Megadeth is auctioning off some of his guitar and tour equipment! Amongst this haul of over 150 pieces are some truly great instruments, one-offs, signature models and prototypes.
A 16-inch MacBook Pro with notably slimmer screen bezels to make room for a slightly bigger display is intended to replace the current 15.4-inch model this or next year.
What looks like an unassuming four-knob comp is actually a vari-mu inspired unit with level-dependent ratio that increases with the signal level. That, and lots more to tweak!
A combination of compact design and studio-worthy sound, the K721 and K731 are meant to serve both professional and lifestyle applications - says AKG.
The Eris XT updated specs include an entirely new elliptical waveguide design and larger enclosures, all meant to improve audio reproduction. Prices start at USD 150 a piece.
There's a brand new synth event about to go down. The very first Southwest Synth Fest (SWSF) will be held on June 15 in Austin, Texas. SWSF will feature a gear expo, workshop, talks, and performances.
What, no power outlet? Power your pedals and synths from USB powerbanks using these cables for 6, 9, 12 and 18 Volts and the optional adapters to hook up KORG and Casio synths. Nifty!
Ex-AKG employees have founded a new brand in the pro audio industry, the aptly named Austrian Audio, that's introducing 8 new products in 5 categories, such as mics and headphones.
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Not only can cheap clones of big brand equipment sound nasty, they may be outright dangerous. A recent raid in China shows that there are still people making money with knock-off gear.
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SSL's new SiX compact mixer is a miniature console with a reasonable price tag considering whose logo it carries - but will this package prove compelling to musicians and producers?
