Native Instruments Releases Rise & Hit – Cinematic Instrument
With their ever-expanding creativity, Native Instruments is introducing Rise & Hit – A cinematic instrument that is dedicated to producing tense and suspenseful soundscapes and sound effects. The...
View ArticleCircuit Bending at Moogfest 2014: Inside the Wild Mind of Dr. Blankenstein
It’s the dawn of Moogfest 2014, and scores of synth-heads are set to descend on Asheville, North Carolina. Drew Blanke — “Dr. Blankenstein” — zinging his thing. Many will be there to listen, and many...
View ArticleEvent Choice: How to Produce Trap & EDM Music with Ableton Live & Push –...
One of NYC’s most natural resources, Thomas Piper of The Peoples Republic of Sound will be pushing Push and Ableton Live into action. Thomas Piper will inspire you at Tekserve, 4/23. This FREE event...
View ArticleProducer Profile: Scott Jacoby – Rise of the Anti-Specialist
When producer dreams come true, they look very much like the life of Scott Jacoby. Scott Jacoby is producing a versatile career. (Photo: Jan Cain) After all, he’s got everything that comes with a...
View ArticleReview: iZotope BreakTweaker — Drum Sculpting & Beat Sequencing Environment
Getting a tight drum sequence is an essential element of the backbone in any track. But for those of us who want to dig past the standard drum kit paradigm, the task can quickly become tedious and even...
View ArticleEvent Alert: AMP Awards Celebrates Music For Advertising, Iconic Brands, at...
The second annual AMP Awards for Music and Sound will take place at City Winery next week – May 7 – in NYC. This is the Association of Music Producers’ annual gala event, which honors excellence in...
View ArticleArturia Releases BeatStep – Multi-Mode Sequencer/Controller
Arturia is consistently at the top of their synthesis and instrument game. Now, the release of BeatStep marks a milestone for the company as their first hardware device specific to manipulation of...
View ArticleProducer John Congleton on Recording St. Vincent and the Wonderful Weirdness...
Producer/engineer John Congleton has been making recordings in and around Dallas, Texas, for more than half his life. He has a style that is edgy and often ornate. And as skillful as he his, for...
View ArticleIMSTA FESTA LA Announced for 6/14 – Music Tech Show with Keynote by Harvey...
One of SonicScoop’s favorite annual happenings, IMSTA FESTA, is returning to LA on June 14th. SAE Institute is the site of this ongoing music technology show, which brings together top audio...
View ArticlePlugin Boutique Releases BigKick Plug-In
Long time provider of all things plug-ins, Plugin Boutique has partnered with Credland Audio to release their first proprietary plugin – BigKick. This new plugin focuses specifically on the kick drum,...
View ArticleDigiTech Launches Next-Gen Bass Whammy Pitch-Shifter Pedal
The bass is baaaaaaaaack. A classic returns in new fashion, with DigiTech’s launch of the next-generation Bass Whammy pedal. The pitch-shifting that low-end lovers love is stll there, along with many...
View ArticlePrivate NYC Demos for Roger Schult Filter W2395c 500 Module: 5/4-5/7
New York City producers, mixers and mastering engineers have the chance to get a private listen of an intriguing new 500 Series module – for a very limited time. Stefan Heger will be your NYC guide for...
View ArticleRecording Sweet Spot: KMA Music
Superstar enclave or down-to-earth creative space designed around modern mixers, producers and artists? In Midtown, KMA was founded with the needs of elite songwriters in mind.
View ArticleRecording Sweet Spot: KMA Music
Facility Name: KMA Music Website: http://www.kmamusic.com Location: The Brill Building, Midtown, Manhattan Neighborhood Advantages: There are amazing views of Times Square here, a great selection of...
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