Rupert Neve Designs – Reliability, Innovation, and the New Era of the OptoFET Rupert Neve Designs continues to build on its legacy of world-class analogue engineering with a series of new videos, artist features, and technical insights centred around the recently launched OptoFET compressor. Alongside new content from touring engineers, studio owners, and leading mix […]
Wolff Audio RefPre – Hear the Source, Not the Preamp Transparency Without Compromise In a world filled with colourful preamps, transformers, tubes, and harmonic saturation, sometimes the most powerful tool in the signal chain is the one that stays out of the way. The Wolff Audio RefPre is designed for exactly that purpose – delivering […]
Hazelrigg Industries VDP – Vintage Tube Character Meets Modern Studio Precision A Legacy Inspired by D.W. Fearn The Hazelrigg Industries VDP carries forward the legendary design philosophy of D.W. Fearn, blending classic tube tone with modern performance and reliability. Handcrafted in the USA, the VDP is built for engineers, producers, and studios seeking uncompromising analogue […]
Lynx Aurora (n) 8 USB – Precision Conversion Without Compromise In the world of professional audio, accuracy is everything. The Lynx Aurora (n) 8 USB series isn’t just another interface – it’s a mastering-grade AD/DA converter system designed for engineers who demand absolute sonic transparency. Built on Lynx’s legacy of pristine conversion, these units deliver […]
Introducing the Buzz Audio KICK – Classic Diode Bridge Compression for the Modern 500-Series Studio For engineers chasing classic analogue compression in a compact format, the KICK delivers a powerful solution. Based on the acclaimed DBC-20, it brings diode bridge character into the 500-series world – combining vintage tone with modern control and flexibility. It’s […]
The Story Behind the Wolff Audio Tutti Preamp The Wolff Audio Tutti is more than a microphone preamp – it’s a revival of one of the most influential analogue circuits ever used in professional recording studios. Developed through a collaboration between Wolff Audio and the legendary Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, the Tutti recreates the […]
Wolff Audio Quad Tutti™ & W1 Mic Preamps – A Historic Circuit Reimagined for Modern Studios Wolff Audio made waves at NAMM with the introduction of two powerful additions to its lineup: the Quad Tutti™ and the W1 Mic Preamp. Both designs are rooted in console heritage, engineered with purpose, and built to solve real-world tracking […]
AEA FC2: A New Chapter in Tube Preamplifier Design The AEA FC2 is something special – a two-channel tube preamp years in the making and the latest result of a long-standing collaboration between AEA and legendary designer Fred Forssell. It represents a refined, modern take on valve preamplification, designed for engineers who value depth, realism […]
Two Paths to Legendary Tone: Wolff Audio Quad Tutti™ and W1 When it comes to microphone preamps, Wolff Audio doesn’t reinterpret history – it preserves it. The Quad Tutti™ and the W1 represent two distinct but complementary approaches to classic analogue sound: one rooted in one of the most iconic studios in recording history, the […]
Useful Arts: Real Tube Tone for Stage, Studio, and Modular Workflows The Useful Arts Philosophy: Authentic Tone Without Compromise Useful Arts has built its reputation on one uncompromising idea: great sound starts with real circuitry, not emulation. Across every product, the focus is on preserving the true character of the source while offering musical control, […]