Studio & Stage
Avid announced Pro Tools 12 and Pro Tools First, a free version of Pro Tools at NAMM 2015. The Noise Room caught up with Marketing Director Tony Cariddi who to told us about the new products as well as the…
When the iPad was first released, I saw it as a great tool for creating music in a portable, easy-to-use way. We’ve come a long way since April of 2010. Egoist is a groove instrument from Sugar Bytes that has…
We’re big fans of iZotope and they’ve just released Ozone 6, an audio mastering platform that features an elegant and radically redesigned workflow centered around creativity. Elevate a good-sounding mix to a professional-sounding master with Ozone. iZotope’s critically acclaimed mastering…
I’ve worked with a number of artists who have used lopping pedals in their live performances. From the Line 6 JM4 and TC Electronics Ditto Looper pedals to BOSS‘s complete line of Loop Stations, these pedals can add depth to…
As a user of Avid’s (formerly Digidesign) 003 Rack FireWire audio interface, I know my days are numbered. While Avid still provides driver updates for the unit, they haven’t sold it since 2011 and they’ve announced that support will end…
I first discovered e-Instruments when they gave away copies of their Session Horns Native Instruments library earlier this year. Shortly after that I did a review of their new Session Keys Grand S/Y which has now become my go-to virtual…
From the Doors’ Light My Fire and the Animals’ House of the Rising Son to the Monkees’ I’m a Believer and the Velvet Underground’s Sister Ray, the VOX Continental classic organ has made an indelible mark on rock and roll…
We love vintage sounds here at the Noise Room and Arturia just introduced the VOX Continental V. The VOX Continental V is their latest vintage keyboard recreation, bringing back the classic sound of the famous VOX Continental 300. This classic…
Today Focusrite announced their new Saffire PRO 26, an 18in/8out FireWire and Thunderbolt compatible audio interface. This is of interest to me as eventually I will need to replace my Digidesign (Avid) 003 interface. Designed with both studio recording and live…
Earlier this year e-Instruments gave away a couple of copies of their Sessions Horns library. Although I didn’t win one, I did discover that they were getting ready to release Session Keys which is two acoustic pianos, meticulously recorded and…
