Whilst attending a gear demonstration by Burl Audio at Sonic Vista Studios last week, I was able approach the founder of the company, Rich Williams, for an interview.
Interview: The Daydream Sound [Producer/Beatmaker]
I came across The Daydream Sound (TDS) on Youtube, whilst browsing for videos of sampling equipment. Upon finding out that he was a not only a beatmaker, but also a producer and sampler aficionado, I had to ask for an interview.
Interview: Looptrotter Audio Founder – Andrzej Starzyk
Whilst conducting an interview at Riksmixningsverket in Stockholm, Linn Fijal pointed out one of her favorite pieces of gear, the Looptrotter Monster Compressor. Thus began my research on this relatively unknown audio company, of which I’ve become a big fan.
Interview: Founder Of Unity Audio – Kevin Walker
Despite having been a speaker manufacturer for less than a decade, Unity Audio has been able to give established brands a run for their money with it’s line of studio monitors, which can be found in respected audio establishments like Metropolis Studios and AIR Studios, as well as in the homes of several well-known artists.
Interview: Moog Chief Engineer – Cyril Lance
Moog Music Inc are in possession one of the most powerful and recognizable brands in pro audio and synthesis. They’re also one of the most respected, for their decades of work in creating instruments and sounds that have saturated popular and underground music since the 60s.
Interview: SubPac/StudioFeed CEO – John Alexiou
The SubPac is a product that quite a number of people within the world of electronic music and hip-hop are buzzing about, and when I came across it myself, it seemed like something from the future. But apparently the future has arrived, as the service this product provides to musicians is one that may become a game-changer for many.
Interview: Aphex Audio Product Specialist – Jace Nuzback
After having purchased their USB 500 Rack, I was immediately struck by how little I knew of Aphex, who have been around for quite some time, and boast a significant product line that has found its way into recording facilities all over. So I made my way over to their offices in Burbank, and had a chat with their Product …
Interview: Universal Audio CEO – Bill Putnam Jr
Without a doubt, Universal Audio stands as not only one of the most recognizable brands in pro audio, but also one of the most acclaimed, with both their hardware and software products having ascended to “classic” status in the pro audio community. At the helm of this growth is Bill Putnam Jr, who recently had a chat with me about …
Interview – PMC Speakers Product Specialist: Ruairi O’Flaherty
PMC Speakers are in a class of their own. Widely regarded as one of the most high-end speakers on the market, they’ve been gaining serious traction over the last few years, and have ended up in the studios of some major music engineers. I even bought a pair myself! Of particular interest to bedroom producers would be their line of …
Interview: Dave Smith Instruments Founder – Dave Smith
Whilst the average music listener may have no idea who Dave Smith is, or why he’s relevant, anyone in the music-making community should make it a point to read up on the man. For over 40 years, Smith has been contributing to the world of music by not only advocating the sounds of synthesizers, but also by pioneering the technology …
Interview: AIAIAI Co-Founder & Marketing Director – Frederik Jørgensen
AIAIAI’s name might seem like a mouthful to pronounce but it actually sounds just like it looks. The Danish audio manufacturer came onto our radar last year, thanks to their line of headphones, and I’ve been fans ever since I got a pair. They’ve been able to enlist a variety of DJs, producers, labels and more to help with the …
Interview: Blue Microphones CEO – John Maier
Blue Microphones is to the audio world what Volkswagen is to car buyers: fast-growing, creatively engineered and designed, and starting to be known by everyone in the business. They’ve been a source of some of the most distinctive microphones on the planet for over a decade, and have experienced a boom in success ever since their current CEO, John Maier …
Interview: Parrot CEO – Henri Seydoux
Leading the world in the manufacturing of bluetooth products is Parrot, a French company with a famed focus not only on wireless car systems, but also multimedia and entertainment products, with their line of headphones, speakers, and the flying AR Drone.Yes, flying. At the head of Parrots operations for the past 20+ years is the company CEO, Henri Seydoux, whom …
Interview: Slate Digital + Slate Pro Audio CEO – Steven Slate
There are 2 companies based in California that I’ve been keeping my eyes on for quite some time. They’re run by a guy who has quite some experience in the music industry, in everything from recording and mixing to engineering, hardware manufacturing, and plugins creation. He’s been pushing out a range of hardware and software products for some years now that …
Interview: SOL REPUBLIC – Scott Hix
Whether you’re a regular consumer, producer or DJ, there’s not much fun to be had if you can’t hear the music the way that you’re supposed to. So in order to gain some insight into the world of headphones, I tracked down the leaders of one of the hottest consumer headphone companies in the world: SOL REPUBLIC.