API Adds Two 500 Series Modules To Their Select Series

Automated Processes Inc. (API) announces the SV-12 Compressor and SV-14 4-band EQ 500 Series modules as the latest additions to the API Select range of products. Designed, built, and tested at the API factory in Jessup, Maryland, API Select products are specifically engineered to complement API’s classic line of mic pre’s, equalizers, and compressors.

Universal Audio Unveils New Volt Interfaces & Plugin Bundle

From the creators of the game-changing Apollo interface, Universal Audio will be releasing two new Volt interfaces to bring professional fidelity to your at-home or mobile recording sessions. The UA Volt is the perfect interface for creative collaborators who want to easily record their projects with studio-quality sound. Plug right into your Mac, PC, iPad, or iPhone, and you’re ready to capture your inspiration. 

Pro Tools | Artist, Studio & Ultimate FAQs

With Avid’s launch of three new Pro Tools tiers, there’s a lot of info to unpack. You may have a few questions about what you should do next. As the #1 Avid dealer around the world, we compiled the most important info below to ensure you get the answers you need to stay up to date with all things Pro Tools. Of course, if you have additional questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team using the form below.

SSL Unleashes THE BUS+

If there is a single piece of analog processing equipment that is synonymous with SSL, it must be the SSL Bus Compressor. From the very first commercially released SSL 4000 B console in 1976 and through many generations of SSL consoles that have followed, the Bus Compressor has always been the stalwart of the console center section.

The A Series from Adam Audio

Always on the cutting edge of monitor design, ADAM Audio is releasing an updated version of their coveted AX series studio monitors.  With the advent of immersive audio, ADAM has made its long-loved AX series monitors more than capable of handling anything you can throw at them with their new A Series line. 

No-Compromise: Rupert Neve’s Legacy Lives on in Focusrite Pro’s ISA Range

It was 1985, and Sir George Martin (The Beatles, America, Jeff Beck) was looking for a no-compromise mic pre and EQ installed into the recording console at Air Studios Montserrat. Naturally, he put in his request with legendary recording console designer Rupert Neve – and thus, the ISA 110 was designed…

UA Drops New Microphones

Universal Audio unveiled that they’ll be adding microphones to their line of professional audio equipment. Two of these offers are rebranded classic microphones that UA has acquired, the legendary Bock Audio and Townsend Labs. Additionally, Universal Audio has two proprietary microphones designed for the home studio market. 

Our LA Showroom has Moved!

We just moved our Los Angeles Showroom to our new location in Burbank. As we get our new studios wired up, we will be operating by appointment only. We look forward to welcoming you to our new space, so stay tuned for more info and call or email us today to book a visit or pickup an order!

2021: The Year In Gear

2021 put everyone through their paces, but the audio industry has grown to adapt and overcome any challenges that might come between the audio community and the high quality sounds we crave. These obstacles brought new solutions that would change the way audio works for now and for the future.

Westlake Pro 2021: Memorable Events

While we met in person only a few times this past year, we made up for it by having several livestreams talking about the one thing we all love: gear. Plus, we had a lot of very special guests show us some of their trade secrets! As we move into the New Year, let’s take a look back at some of the highlights from 2021.

Westlake Pro 2021: Top Featured Content

2021 brought a lot of exciting new content to us throughout the year. Studio features, profiles, brand spotlights and more proved that the world was busy creating and truly expressing themselves amidst the hardships we all encountered. As we move into the New Year, let’s take a look back at some of the highlights of 2021.

Solid State Logic’s BiG SiX Desktop Console

Based on Solid State Logic’s highly acclaimed SiX desktop mixer, SSL incorporated the feedback from artists, producers, and engineers to create the next step in hybrid production, the BiG SiX.

Focusrite Pro’s RedNet R1

RedNet R1 is a versatile studio-grade desktop remote controller for Focusrite Red audio interfaces that helps you perfect your workflow. When combined with a Red interface, RedNet R1 gives you complete control of your monitor selection, source selection, and offers Dante, Pro Tools | HD and Thunderbolt connectivity. The RedNet R1 can be used to manage remote-controllable mic preamps on your Focusrite Red interfaces, so that you can keep your interface in the rack and declutter your desktop.

Pro Tools 2021.10 Has Arrived.

Avid has just released the latest iteration of Pro Tools, version 2021.10, giving users flexibility in their workflows and more control over their Pro Tools system. Whether you’re a seasoned Pro Tools professional or are just starting out, version 2021.10 will tighten up your productivity and expand your rigs capabilities like never before. 

Let Your Audio Shine with iZotope’s RX 9

Without a doubt iZotope’s RX is the industry standard for audio repair. It’s an award-winning audio restoration suite trusted by the top post production engineers to quickly and reliably deliver fantastic sound. 

Introducing Volt: Universal Audio’s New Recording Interfaces

Universal Audio has released an all new line of recording interfaces – introducing Volt, with classic analog tone shaping. UA’s Volt line includes 5 new recording interfaces featuring UA’s best-in-class audio quality to create professional-sounding music productions, livestreams and podcasts.

Finance Your Dolby Atmos Room with All Media Capital

All Media Capital is an expert at providing fast, friendly, and flexible equipment finance solutions to the Media and Entertainment industries. AMC utilizes their years of industry experience to offer a smooth and hassle-free process. Avoid the frustration of dealing with large banks and join the All Media Capital family.

API Builds On Their Classic Sound with API Select

Today, API unveiled their latest range of pro audio gear they’ve called API Select. API Select kicks off with six new products that are unique to API’s classic products while still complimenting their classic mix of pre’s, equalizers and compressors. This new range of outboard gear give users the same high-fidelity API sound, but with some modern characteristics to add a whole new color palette to your tracks.

Pro Tools 2021.6 is Here.

Avid has just released the latest iteration of Pro Tools, version 2021.6, boasting several improvements instantly making user’s Pro Tools rigs that much more powerful.

Avid brings Hybrid Engine to HDX

The Hybrid Engine maximizes the performance of Pro Tools by using your native CPU and HDX DSP processing at the same time. When you put a track in DSP Mode, the HDX Engine accelerates real-time AAX DSP plugins while your CPU plays back the rest of your mix. And because every AAX DSP plugin has a native counterpart, you can move seamlessly between worlds—just click a button. Record with HDX DSP power for near-zero latency monitoring. And work natively with the same plugins.

ADAM Audio’s Dolby Atmos Masterclass with Rob Burrell

ADAM Audio has teamed up with GRAMMY Award Winning Mixer Rob Burrell (Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Bono) to produce a four-part Masterclass exploring the basics as well as an in-depth dive into Dolby Atmos. Learn everything from what the difference between Dolby Atmos and 5.1 is, to taking a stereo mix and turning it into a Dolby Atmos mix in this Masterclass.

proFILES | Reel Foley Sound

Reel Foley Sound

Founded in 2016 by Emmy-Nominated Foley Artist Sanaa Kelley, Reel Foley Sound is an award-winning Foley Studio based in Costa Mesa, California. RFS creates the sounds for Film, TV, Animation and Video Games, and their work can be heard on Ted Lasso, Those Who Wish Me Dead, and Shameless, just to name a few titles.

Solid State Logic’s New UC1 Plug-In Controller

Solid State Logic’s new UC1 Plug-In Controller combines classic console ergonomics with the power of SSL Native Channel Strip 2 and Bus Compressor 2 plug-ins, for virtual console ‘in-the-box’ audio production experience.

527A: API Enhances a Classic Compressor

Since its debut over 12 years ago, the API 527 has continued to gain popularity with mixing engineers across the world. Designed with maximum user flexibility in mind, the 527 has always offered fast compression and a characteristically punchy tone coupled with the unmistakable sound of API’s analog warmth.

Introducing API Vision Console Emulation for LUNA

The API Vision Console Emulation Bundle turns LUNA into a full API console. Track in real time through API preamp and channel modules, then mix with API’s illustrious analog summing and bus compression — seamlessly switching between low-latency tracking using Apollo DSP, and high-powered native mixing within LUNA.

Antelope Audio’s Zen Q: Console Circuitry On Your Desktop

The Zen Q Synergy Core is an audio interface specifically designed to bring professional studio performance to any desktop setup. The compact design houses leading AD/DA converter chips, Discrete ultra-linear mic preamps, and 64-bit AFC clocking system based on Antelope Audio’s legendary master clocks.

Spotlight | Bang Zoom! Studios

When it’s time for studio owners to make some serious upgrades, they know to turn to the trusted professionals at Westlake Pro to make sure the job is done right. When Bang Zoom! Studios in Burbank needed to upgrade their 9.1 system to a Dolby Atmos 11.1.6 Home Theatrical system for mixing and rendering, Lead Audio Technical Engineer August Belfiglio contacted Westlake Professional Danny Fasold to help design, install, wire, and customize the system to their specific needs.

Pro Tools | Sync X – The Precision Synchronizer

Keep your Pro Tools system and connected devices in sync— no matter how complex your setup. Pro Tools | Sync X serves as the backbone of modern audio post production, providing reliable low-jitter clocking and near sample-accurate lock with frame edge alignment. It’s a critical component for dubbing, ADR, Foley, and other precision workflows and a must-have in every room of your facility that requires audio sync to picture.

The Design Mastery of Rupert Neve’s 5057 Orbit

If you’re looking for a way to enhance your creative process, the Rupert Neve Designs 5057 Orbit Summing Mixer is about to change your life for the better. Not only are the results out-of-this-world, but the Orbit takes the music-making process into a whole new dimension. From start to finish, this is one summing mixer that you’re going to want to add to your collection.

Mixing Music in Atmos with Avid’s S4

When you think of Dolby Atmos, usually what comes to mind is immersive audio files for the big screen. Using audio to create a sense of depth, and making specific scenes leap off the screen and into your ears. While Atmos is very much a tool to help film and TV come to life, audio engineers have taken to using Dolby Atmos for mixing music.

Farewell to Audio Legend Rupert Neve

One of the very first pioneers in recording; Rupert Neve’s designs have aided in the creation of an innumerable amount of records. With over 80 years of experience, Rupert’s innovations have inspired many from around the globe.

The TEC Awards Winners for 2021

The TEC Awards is an annual program presented by the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation. The awards honor the ingenious individuals, companies, and technical novelties that have made strides in audio sound for film, television, concerts, and music production.

Get Better Vocals with Synchro Arts VocAlign Ultra

In modern day music production, getting the optimal vocal take is both essential and necessary. Since your time is precious, Synchro Arts has created VocAlign Ultra to give you the highest quality results with the least amount of work, and fast. Featuring technology from their flagship software (Revoice Pro), VocAlign Ultra takes plug-in based vocal matching […]

The Power of Zen Tour, Anywhere with Antelope’s Zen Go Interface

The Zen Go Synergy Core is a portable desktop interface that allows self-recording artists to create from virtually anywhere with technology used by award-winning producers. The device’s sound quality and processing capabilities are in a class of their own with Antelope Audio’s renowned 64-bit AFC clocking technology and the powerful, effects-packed Synergy Core onboard platform.

New from NAMM 2021!

Usually around this time of year we’re all meeting up for NAMM, the ultimate gear convention showcasing the latest products from all the top brands. Since it couldn’t be held in person this year for obvious reasons, the NAMM Foundation is launching Believe in Music Week which brings the festivities online.

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Recording Bedroom Vocals with Adam Audio

For many of us, there comes a time when we need to lay down vocals in the only room we have – our bedroom. We teamed up with Adam Audio to show you just that – how to get the best vocal takes when recording in a bedroom studio. In this video, we show the […]

Apollo Heritage Edition joins the UA Family

The new Apollo Heritage Editions deliver a premium software suite of 5 or 10 award-winning UAD plug‑in titles including the full Collections from Teletronix, Fairchild, Pultec, Helios, and UA — conveniently packaged at significant savings for customers.

Harness Your Brilliance with Pro Tools | Carbon

Harness Your Brilliance with Pro Tools | Carbon Built to Capture Brilliance For artists, bands, and producers, Pro Tools | Carbon is a new breed of audio interface—built to  capture brilliance. It’s a hybrid audio production system that features incredible sound quality and combines the power of your native CPU with onboard HDX DSP acceleration. […]

New from NTP Technology

Whether your daily workflow is in Post, Studio, Broadcast or Installation, chances are you work with Dante networks. Meet Penta 721s series by NTP Technology.

Penta 721s provides and easy and flexible way to format convert between Dante and 3G SDI signals or route and sample-rate convert between two different Dante networks. The configurations are diverse, having 7 Penta modules available as options for expanding the Penta 721s.

New Microphones from Shure – Explore them Live!

Se habla Español (818) 452-5057 New Microphones from Shure Introducing Two New Additions to MOTIV Find the Perfect Sound for Podcasting and Live Streams 2020 has forced countless unexpected changes to our everyday lives. Working from home is the new norm, and conference calls via services like Zoom have become the go-to solution for safely […]

Introducing Music Production Suite 4 & NeoVerb

iZotope Music Production Suite 4 gives you the tools you need to take your musical ideas from a collection of tracks to a polished product ready for release. Find out what’s new in the Music Production Suite!

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