Learning to Listen: Why John McLaggan Trusts the MBC for Mastering Mastering engineer John McLaggan of Parachute Mastering believes in one core principle: great mastering starts with great listening. In this candid video, John talks about how the Rupert Neve Designs Master Bus Converter (MBC) became a permanent fixture in his studio – and why […]
Meet the RNDI-M – Big Tone, Small Footprint Compact DI, Uncompromised Sound The latest addition to the Rupert Neve Designs family, the RNDI-M, packs the award-winning circuitry of the RNDI series into a more compact, pedalboard-friendly format – without sacrificing an ounce of tone. With its discrete FET input, custom transformers, and rugged chassis, the […]
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OXI One MKII: Next-Gen Sequencing at the Speed of Inspiration The future of music production and performance sequencing has arrived — and it’s called the OXI One MKII. Designed for modern creators who demand more from their gear, this powerful new iteration of OXI Instruments’ flagship sequencer offers a complete creative toolkit for both the […]
Joe Chiccarelli on Burl Audio’s Black Series: “It Just Makes My Job Easier” When you’re a Grammy-winning producer and engineer like Joe Chiccarelli, working with gear that enhances creativity and streamlines your workflow is essential. In this exclusive video feature, Chiccarelli gives us a behind-the-scenes look into how Burl Audio’s Black Series has become a […]
Eventide Harmonizer®+ and the Chiodo Sisters: Redefining Vocal and Instrumental Creativity When innovation meets artistry, magic happens. The new Harmonizer®+ suite by Eventide is the latest breakthrough in vocal processing – now available in a compact pedal format through the H90. Designed to bring H9000-level studio processing to the stage, Harmonizer+ unlocks real-time vocal control […]
The Universal Audio Bock 251 – Timeless Tone, Modern Mastery A Classic Reborn with Modern Precision The Universal Audio Bock 251 is more than a microphone – it’s a tribute to one of the most iconic studio mics in history. Handcrafted by renowned designer David Bock in Santa Cruz, California, this tube condenser captures the […]
UA Bock 187 – Where Classic Tone Meets Modern Engineering Modern Clarity, Vintage Character The Universal Audio Bock 187 is a FET condenser microphone designed to deliver the unmistakable character of classic studio mics – reimagined for today’s producers and engineers. Inspired by the iconic ‘87, this mic doesn’t just pay homage – it evolves […]
Why the Universal Audio Bock 167 Belongs in Your Mic Locker Vintage Tone, Reimagined for Today’s Studios The Universal Audio Bock 167 is more than a tribute to the legendary ‘67 – it’s a professional-grade reinvention, designed by the world-renowned David Bock. This large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone brings iconic analog tone into the modern era, […]
Discover the SOLO/610 – Legendary Tube Warmth Anywhere You Go! Bringing the 610 Legacy to a Single-Channel Box Universal Audio’s SOLO/610 is a modern homage to the legendary Putnam 610 tube console – renowned for shaping the sound of iconic records from Frank Sinatra to Van Halen. This compact, all-tube preamp and DI delivers the […]
The LA-610 MkII: Vintage Tone Meets Modern Flexibility The Universal Audio LA-610 MkII is a powerhouse for producers and engineers who crave the warmth of analog gear with the functionality of a modern recording chain. By blending the iconic 610 tube preamp with the smooth, program-dependent compression of a Teletronix-style T4 optical compressor, it delivers […]