Best of Breed: Sonar 4 Producer Edition

I’ve been a fan of Cakewalk music software ever since Greg Hendershott was the only employee. Cakewalk has always had a good combination of usability, power, and relative simplicity.

Mackie Big Knob

When I moved into my new facility at Pleasantry Lane studios, I made a commitment: no new rack gear, and no mixers. I am on a quest to downsize the hardware and optimize my use of a pure computer-based approach to engineering.

Of course, when swearing off mixers, one quickly bumps one’s head against the problem of monitoring.

Blue Ball

The Ball from Blue Microphones is Blue’s first entry into the dynamic market after a successful string of highly regarded condenser mics.

Blue Kiwi

Blue Microphones was kind enough to send me their Kiwi mic for a test drive at the same time they sent me their new Ball mic for review. Truth be told, I love microphones. I don’t think you can have too many of them, especially if they have a distinctive sound.

A Complete Wireless DAW Remote Control

Summer NAMM 2003

Five years ago or so, Ocean Way opened a facility in Nashville. They bought an old stone church at 1200 17th Avenue South. They converted it into a recording studio, and took what I assume was the rectory next door, and turned it into offices.

Summer NAMM 2003 pt. 2

Showtime!

The first thing that we should say is that the attendance was huge, breaking last years numbers. So anyone who chose not to show at the Summer NAMM definitely lost out. In fact, even Sunday was jamming.

Summer NAMM 2003 pt. 3

ATI - The guys from ATI show up with their high end products and just make me drool every show. I bought an ATI mic pre last year, but I've been hot for an API for a long time. Though the models haven't changed, they still warrant your attention.