New From Motu | The Ultralite MK4 The latest in MOTU’s award-winning UltraLite series, the UltraLite-mk4 is a USB audio interface with 40 simultaneous I/O channels (18 in, 22 out). It also delivers exceptional sound quality, new ultra-low latency drivers and expanded DSP for studio-grade mobile audio recording. Analog outputs deliver 117dB dynamic range at […]
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Melissa Mattey and Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12 In this spotlight interview, Dave Smith Instruments interviews Melissa Mattey. In a town known for its strong work ethic and an overabundance of world-class musicians, Melissa Mattey may be one of the hardest-working creative talents in Nashville. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, with a focus […]
Aaron Jaffee and Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 In this spotlight interview, Dave Smth Instruments interviews Aaron Jaffee. Aaron Jaffe is an award-winning composer/producer based in New York City. A graduate of Indiana University and the Berklee College of Music, Jaffe moved to New York City to begin his career at Platinum Island Recording Studio. From there […]
Introducing the TK Audio TK-lizer 500 The TK Audio TK-lizer is a 500 series 3 band equalizer that offers the power of TK Audio’s flagship TK-lizer in a 500 series module. The TK-lizer features a 3 band Baxandall style equalizer with high and low bands switchable between shelf or peak. It also comes equipped with a […]
Warm WA-2A Nominated for TEC Award The Warm Audio WA-2A Optical Compressor has been nominated for the NAMM TEC award. The nomination is well deserved as the WA-2A is built with Warm Audio’s strong emphasis on providing high quality and affordable equipment. The WA-2A is an outstanding compressor that delivers a warm and fluid sound while […]
Watch a Mix on a Slate Raven The Slate RAVEN Multi-Touch Production Console is a staple in professional production environments, where it’s used every day in studios around the world to help make inspiring music and media. RAVEN offers a true multi-touch interface that will revolutionize your workflow, by enabling the most seamless and integrated […]
Chris Stack and Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 In this spotlight interview, Dave Smith Instruments interview Chris Stack. Player of synths, computers, guitars, ouds, flutes, and percussion. Principal editor, writer, videographer, musician, and researcher at experimentalsynth.com — that’s how Chris Stack describes himself. His musical endeavors range from “Xenography,” a new album of synth, Moog Guitar, piano, shakuhachi, and […]
Stereospread and Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 In this Spotlight interview, Dave Smith Instruments talks with James Hopkins and Sara Snyder of Stereospread, about their use of the Pro 2. Stereospread, an electropop love affair, has been making music since 2012. Pairing James Hopkins’ idiosyncratic production techniques with Sara Snyder’s complex and versatile vocal and synthesis […]
New from Tree Audio | The Trunk Introducing Tree Audio’s newest product, The Trunk. The Trunk is a stand alone stereo bus and monitor controller. It is great for warming up the sound of your DAW. It offers speaker selection for 3 sets of monitors plus a sub and comes with two source selects. Select […]
Jesse Sola and Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 Dave Smith Instruments continues their Pro 2 series of interviews, highlighting how varied artists are using the Pro 2. In the most recent installment, Dave Smith Instruments speaks with Jesse Sola. Jesse Sola is an American keyboardist who goes under the project name Numina. He was born […]