Avid Pro Tools 10 – The Top New Features!
Here’s a quick video overview of the top new software features in Avid Pro Tools 10:
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Steve Jobs Has Passed Away – His Inspiring Commencement Speech At Stanford
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I’m grateful for all the wonderful tech that Steve Jobs conceived of and brought to life and the joy it brought me and the impact it has had on me in so many ways.
Slau Demolishes His BeSharp New York Studio – On Purpose!
If you’re not familiar with Slau, you should be. He’s an awesomely talented singer/songwriter/recording engineer/mixer/mastering engineer/multi-instrumentalist/studio owner/podcaster. Oh, and he loves his beer. 
He’s also in the process of remodeling his New York recording studio, BeSharp. Here’s a cool video walk-through of the work in progress so far.
All Things Slau
Slau’s Album “The Weight Of Words“
Microphone Preamp Question For Big Al
I received an e-mail from Mike today with a great question…
“Would you have any suggestions on a good pre amp in the 500 dollar range? I use a Shure SM-57 and a Korg D3200, mic all my guitars and bass. I just can’t afford the computer and software setup just now.”
With all the preamps I’ve gone through in this price range, I think the hands-down winner is the True Systems P-Solo, no question.
The True Systems P-Solo Ribbon Mic Pre
It sounds as good as preamps costing many times more. There are two models, the P-Solo and the P-Solo Ribbon. Since you’re using a dynamic microphone I would have to recommend the P-Solo Ribbon, as it has the extra gain that you’ll need for your Shure SM-57. If you later want to use a microphone that requires phantom power it’s easy and inexpensive ($30-$40) to add an external box that can do that for you.
I personally have this model and I love it, it’s great. If you’d like to read what I’ve written on it before, click here to see my review.
