SonicScoop
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SonicScoop is an online music production magazine read by audio engineers, producers and studio-savvy musicians the world over. The magazine covers audio and music production and business all over the world.
SonicScoop
1w ago
The song “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals has come up a lot in recent years as a sonic reference for so many of my mastering and coaching clients.
…Especially those who are interested in making memorable alternative pop music.
This song has a interesting history, having spent a longer time Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
2w ago
Are you familiar with Baby Audio?
They’re a newer plugin brand that has been growing FAST with releases like Smooth Operator, Super VHS, Spaced Out, TAIP, Crystalline and other useful favorites that push the bounds of creativity in mixing and music production.
They JUST came out with something new, Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
3w ago
Releases in Korg’s Volca series of compact synths have slowed down in recent years, undoubtedly due to the departure Tats, the mastermind behind the line.
A few of the Volcas have been upgraded to a revised V2, with the most recent being a Korg Volca FM2 in 2022. This is Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
1M ago
Vocal Tuning has just changed forever because of A.I….
But how?
Can A.I. actually make vocal tuning more human? More natural?
Will it replace good singers… or help make them more creative?
Today, we explore a subtle—but surprisingly monumental—shift in the way tuning software can work from this Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
1M ago
Steve Albini earned a lifelong cult following of music fans and music producers after his work on Nirvana’s In Utero.
But what made his mixes and productions unique?
And what can we learn from his approach in the studio, and in the mix?
That’s what we’ll analyze today. Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
1M ago
Dynaudio has revealed the new Core 5, the smallest and least expensive in the Core series of studio monitors.
Who is it for and what does it sound like?
…And how does it compare to their popular LYD and BM studio monitors, as well as speakers from other brands?
That’s Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
1M ago
The Cargo Cult is the brainchild of sound designer Justin Webster. Justin’s credit list includes “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”, “King Kong”, “District 9”, “Ready Player One”, “Avatar: The Way of Water”, and “Dune 2”.
The Cargo Cult’s product line are some of the finest, Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
1M ago
Chris Lord-Alge or “CLA”, is one of the most famous mixers on the planet.
Almost everyone in the music production game has heard his name… or at least his initials!
The man’s face is everywhere, and his name is on countless plugins used by other great engineers.
He has built Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
1M ago
Yesterday, I went live with a demo of some of the most useful and unusual plugins I’ve encountered recently.
Aaron Carey of AIXDSP was integral with the launch and early development of the Reaper DAW, and he’s been designing plugins for YEARS under the name AIXDSP.
But they’ve flown a Read more ..read more
SonicScoop
2M ago
A little while back, our friends at Toybox audio came out with a totally FREE plugin called Thump One.
This little mono synthesizer and sampler can get some CRAZY big low end sounds.
Now, they’re at it again, and this week, they’ve just released the new Buzz Zone plugin Read more ..read more