Want to be an Engineer? Read this

Check out this excerpt from the latest post on Carlisle's blog:
"...... As I’m transitioning from an intern to general assistant to assistant engineer I started to see that what I thought was an engineer, was completely the opposite of what it really is. Richie and Suzanne always stressed that the clients were always right and over time, I saw for myself that they were right. But there were a few clients and people I saw that no matter what kind of monies they offered when my time came, I would never work with them even though they had the big budgets. You can’t work with unrealistic people that wants everything for nothing. Around this time is when I learnt that “not all money is good money” and that stayed with me forever. And I will never sacrifice my self respect for a check because 80% of them are small. Engineering is 90% problem solving and technique and 10% actually turning the knobs. But over time I realized that life in itself is the same approach and everything works the same. Only a few ever takes the time to learn things the correct way and even fewer gets to use their full potential because at the end of the day it’s all about timing."
View the blog here

Waves HLS Channel & PIE Compressor at Unbeatable Prices

For a limited time only, pick up HLS & PIE plugins at unbeatable prices. Developed in association with legendary producer/engineer Eddie Kramer, the meticulously modeled HLS Channel and PIE Compressor plug-ins are based on the vintage gear he used in historic sessions at London’s acclaimed Olympic Studios. HLS Channel recreates the original Helios EQs with their sweet saturation, high-end presence, and fat low-frequency boost, as well as the unique behavior, coloration, and drive of the console's preamps. The PIE Compressorwas modeled on the Pye, which was a mainstay in esteemed British studios throughout the classic rock era, and is considered by many to be one of the best buss compressors of all time. Send to a Friend

Coming Soon From Alesis: iO Dock Pro Audio Dock For iPad

"The iO Dock is the first device that enables anyone with an iPad to create, produce, and perform music with virtually any pro audio gear or instruments. The iO Dock is a universal docking station specifically designed for the iPad, and it gives musicians, recording engineers, and music producers the connectivity they need to create and perform with iPad. Connect all your pro audio gear to virtually any app in the App Store with the iO Dock."

• The world’s first pro audio dock for iPad
• Connect microphones and instruments including guitar, studio monitors, PA speakers, headphones, and MIDI controllers
• Universal device works with virtually every audio and MIDI app in the App Store; Core MIDI compliant
• Perform, craft, create and play back music in virtually any conceivable manner or location
• Video output for connection to TVs and projectors
• Inputs: two combo XLR-1/4" for use with audio gear, instruments, and computer audio
• Input channel gain controls and switchable phantom power for use with condenser microphones
• Guitar-direct switch for use with amplifier- and effects-modeling app
• Outputs: pair 1/4" and 1/4" headphone with separate volume controls
• Control: MIDI In, MIDI Out, USB MIDI, and assignable 1/4-inch footswitch input 

INCLUDES:

• iO Dock docking station for iPad
• Power supply
• Quick start guide

AUDIO INPUTS

• 2x XLR-1/4"
• Individual gain controls
• Phantom power, switchable
• Guitar (high-impedance) switch on Input 2

AUDIO OUTPUTS

• 2x 1/4" Main
• 1/4" TRS Headphone
• Individual level controls

VIDEO OUTPUT

• RCA Composite (requires compatible apps)

CONTROL I/O

• MIDI In (DIN)
• MIDI Out (DIN)
• USB MIDI
• 1/4" Footswitch (function assigned by apps)

http://alesis.com/iodock

Flux 45 days - 45% off Sale!

Flux makes unique, great sounding plugins. They're currently having a sale on their website.

SoundToys Mega Plug-in Trade-In

Just received this from Soundtoys:


SoundToys Mega Plug-in Trade-In. Offer Ends June 20th 2011.

Turn your plug-ins into Bundles and save. Trade in one, two, or more individual plug-ins and get big credit toward special bundle prices, for a limited time. Got EchoBoy and Decapitator? Upgrade to all 11 plug-ins in SoundToys TDM Effects for only $695 or 8 plug-ins in SoundToys Native Effects for only $199. The more you trade the more you save (yes, restrictions do apply). It's getting hot outside and new SoundToys plug-ins are a great excuse to stay cool in the studio. So crank up the AC and crank up the attitude with these limited time hot deals from SoundToys. Go get it now! Click Here.

"The SoundToys bundle is one of the few sets of plug-ins I would label as 'essential' . " 
  Atticuss Ross (Producer/Programmer)


Some restrictions apply. See Terms & Conditions. Devil-Loc and Devil-Loc Deluxe do not qualify.
 
Sincerely,
The SoundToys Team

Pensado's Place: #21 - The secrets behind tuning your room! featuring Bob Hodas

Bob Hodas of bobhodas.com teaches Dave and co. the secrets behind making your room sound the best it can be!

PSP's Neon HR Version 2 - 60% off till July 1st

I've used the PSP Neon since its first release. Whenever I needed to do major sonic surgery to an individual sound or sweetening on a stereo buss the Neon is one of my go to equalizer plugins. I'm sure there are some mastering engineers with the Neon in their bag of tricks.

"PSP proudly presents a new version of their flagship mastering equalizer plug-in - PSP Neon! To overcome the most significant limitations of PSP Neon HR version 1 they decided to develop additional versions of the plug-in, creating the Neon Suite which covers both mastering and mixing applications. Version 2 of PSP Neon comes in three flavors: PSP Neon HR, PSP Neon STD, PSP Neon Mix.

But wait, there's more—all three plug-ins share some new exciting features! Check them out!"

Features:

• Operation at high sample rates (up to 192kHz)
• PSP Audioware's proprietary FAT mode
• Independent processing and control of each stereo channel
• Stereo and Mid-Side operation
• High and Max resolution modes for unparalleled fidelity in the most demanding applications
• Third-octave real-time spectrum analyzer with many adjustable parameters,
• Frequency-hunting as well as overtone-hunting workflow accelerators for finding the right frequency in seconds
• Response plot auto-zooming
• EQ band soloing

Until 30th June 2011 you can buy PSP Neon HR at the special introductory price of $99 (60% off the regular price)*
Starting from 1st July 2011 regular price $249* will be applied.
(*all prices exclude taxes)
(**upgrade is free for all PSP Neon registered users)

Shangri-La: Rock Music Landmark Lists at $4.1M

"The Shangri-La recording studio was designed by Rob Fraboni in the early 1970s to the specifications of Bob Dylan and The Band. The Band drummer Levon Helm described Shangri-La as a “clubhouse and studio where we and our friends could record albums and cross-pollinate one another’s music.”
"The studio is currently owned by Beej Chaney, singer and guitar player for the 1980s new-wave band, “The Suburbs.” Chaney renovated and updated the studio."
This Malibu music landmark is currently on the market for the first time in 30 years for $4.1 million. Shen Schulz of Sotheby’s International Realty, Malibu, has the listing.
http://realestateflat.com/2011/05/19/shangri-la-rock-music-landmark-lists-at-4-1m/ 
Visit the Shangri-La website for more information on this historic studio and click on the STUDIO link for a list of the great vintage gear and the HISTORY link to learn about its beginnings as an upscale bordello to its current iconic status in the annals of music.

IK Multimedia presents: 2 New T-RackS Legendary Compressors/Limiters

Black 76 Limiting Amplifier

White 2A Leveling Amplifier

"IK Multimedia is proud to present the "Black 76" limiting amplifier and the "White 2A" leveling amplifier, two mixing legends now included as an add-on to T-RackS. These prestigious effects are available as single plug-ins for the most popular DAWs or can be integrated in the new T-RackS suite of mixing and mastering effects now updated with 64-bit compatibility both in standalone and plug-in mode."

$99.99 at IK Multimedia

Record to your iPad® with a Lexicon Omega

"Finally, you can do it all from the convenience and portability of the iPad! The Lexicon Omega streams 24-bit audio at 44.1 kHz sample rate to an iPad over the USB connection..."

Check Lexicon's website for more info.

The Lexicon Omega can be purchased at Sweetwater Sound for $179.95

Native Instruments 50% off in June

For more info go here

Waves 30% off on Bundles

MPX MASTER TAPE Modeled in association withEddie Kramer, the MPX brings the richness and warmth of analog tape saturation to your DAW. Read More » JOHN HAENY INTERVIEW Producer/engineer/sound designer John Haeny (Jim Morrison and The Doors, John Coltrane, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne) on his life in music and his role as an MPX co-developer. Read Now » NEW VIDEO A look at the Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter plugin, with producer/engineer Val Garay (Kim Carnes, James Taylor, Jackson Browne). Watch Now »

TC Electronic 50% off from June 1 - 15

TC Electronic Newsletter

Massive discounts on most TC Electronic plug-ins for two weeks! From Wednesday June 1 to Wednesday June 15 (both days included), you can save up to 50% on TC Electronic plug-ins for PowerCore and Pro Tools. For instance, you can save at least 50% on 'Assimilator', 'Fabrik C' and 'Restoration Suite' for PowerCore and from 30% to 50% on 'MD3', 'UnWrap', 'Harmony4' and 'DVR2' for Pro Tools. Also, you'll find a significant discount on 'Access Virus' for PowerCore! All PowerCore plug-ins come in VST and Audio Units versions, and the Pro Tools plug-ins are available in TDM format. All plug-ins support both PC and Mac. To get a complete campaign pricing overview, please visit www.TC-Now.com. NOTE! Please notice that future development of the PowerCore platform has been ceased, but user support is still available. Read more here. Did you like the content in this e-mail? Why not forward it to a friend

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