Monthly Archives: September 2011

27th Annual TEC Awards announces nominees for outstanding technical acheivement

By Paul Christensen, on September 21, 2011

PRESS RELEASE—September 22 , 2011 27th ANNUAL TEC AWARDS ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT Nominees announced in 19 categories of hardware and software for sound production September 22, 2011—Walnut Creek, CA—The TEC Foundation for Excellence in Audio today announced … Continue reading →

SPARS Blog with J. Michael Dolan – Blogs & Stories | Uncertainty

By Paul Christensen, on September 21, 2011

 Excerpted from J. Michael Dolan’s Blogs & Stories | The Search for Barenaked Integrity… UNCERTAINTY (read time 1:19) The biggest challenge for the artist & entrepreneur is “uncertainty,” because creativity itself is uncertain. The very nature of creativity is uncertainty. … Continue reading →

SPARS announces 131st AES Convention VIP passes for members and guests

By Paul Christensen, on September 20, 2011

If you or an associate are planning to attend the 131st AES Convention to be held in NY at the Jacob Javets Center on October 20 – 23, 2011, SPARS has provided a means by which you can register for … Continue reading →

Jake Antelis Produces/Tracks/Mixes Debut Album for The New Velvet

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on September 20, 2011

NJ-based Jake Antelis recently produced, mixed and recorded NJ pop act The New Velvet for their self-titled debut album. The record was tracked at Antelis’ studio, Jantelis Productions, using Solid State Logic and Avalon preamps, AKG and Earthworks microphones to record into Pro Tools and  Logic. The New Velvet is now available on iTunes and [...] Continue reading →

Event Alert: Audio Interface Shootout with Avid HD I/O at Alto NYC, 9/22

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on September 19, 2011

On Thursday (9/22), Alto Music NYC will host a critical listening event featuring the Avid HD I/O in an audio interface shootout: “Bring your own stereo mix (no Pro Tools sessions please) and compare the A/D and D/A conversion of the best I/O devices on the planet, including Avid Pro Tools HD Series interfaces and [...] Continue reading →

SPARS spotlights new member Dallas Audio Post and DAPG’s plans for expansion

By Paul Christensen, on September 15, 2011

With a 6000 square foot facility located in the heart of downtown Dallas, Dallas Audio Post Group has the ability to meet any audio need.  The company has made a heavy investment in technology that facilitates collaboration both internally and … Continue reading →

Event Alert: Kush Audio Live with UBK at Alto Music NYC 9/20

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on September 14, 2011

Come out next Tuesday, 9/20, to Alto Music NYC for an evening of fun, food, drink and gear – featuring Kush Audio. Join Kush Audio founder Greg “UBK” Scott for a comprehensive tour of the Kush product line, including the UBK Fatso, Clariphonic EQ, and Gain Train. Additionally, witness the unveiling of a brand new [...] Continue reading →

SPARS announces AES education activities

By Paul Christensen, on September 14, 2011

SPARS is planning several education initiatives to coincide with the 131st AES Convention to be held in NY at the Jacob Javets Center on October 20 – 23, 2011. Speed Counseling with Experts SPARS is working on a new mentoring … Continue reading →

Review: Toontrack Superior Drummer 2.0 by Zach McNees

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on September 13, 2011

In Superior Drummer, Toontrack has captured every possible nuance of a real drummer playing a drum kit just as it would exist if recorded in your favorite DAW at the studio. Continue reading →