High on Technology

IS ANALOG MIXING IN THE STUDIO DYING? by Mark King for proworkshop.com OUR SOUNDCRAFT GB8-40 INSTALLED UPDATE 2023: I've left ...

The entire engineering staff at High on Technology was sworn to secrecy, we signed NDA's the size of phone books. Finally they took the ...

April 3: Point your music subscription at the new album by Mark King Radio (the band). 

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If a microphone looks like a Shure SM57 and sounds sort of like it, then it’s as good as a Shure, right?

UPDATE: Scroll to the end for latest updates. Are you ready for the Behringer 1273-KT clone of the classic Neve 1073 in a smackdown comparis...

How much do you have to spend? The recording studio world is a gear lover’s playground, but it’s also a financial minefield. At the budget e...

  Reggae, Rock, Progressive, Modern Country - Energy Playlist by Day, Chill Playlist at Night.  24/7-fun

 NEVE VS SOUNDCRAFT When the Neve 8816 first hit the market I ordered one. I also ordered the 8804 fader package which basically changes the...

For years, the API 500-series format was the darling of audio engineers, with new modules popping up like studio monitors at a gear expo. Pr...

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Studio One has changed into Fender Studio. I'm glad I passed on all the upgrade offers to new Studio One last Fall, now this? 

FOUR-CHANNEL PREAMPLIFIER CLASSIC FROM API Review by Mark King for Proworkshop.com Microphone preamplifiers are definitely in the...

Hey, tech squad – if you're grinding in a home studio or bootstrapping a pro setup on a ramen budget, I've got your next must-have. ...

  We've been very busy here in the High on Technology recording studio. We were having a band meeting and Mary King asked the simple que...

When I first moved to Florida somebody mentioned “rats may eat the wiring in your car”. I was like, “yea ok, sure, whatever…” completely con...

I'm a big fan of older science fiction. I used modern video tools to bring one of my original songs to life in this Music Video which w...

Headrush is a relatively new player in powered speakers. The acronym FRFR was previously described here on High on Technology , Headrush has...

It is amazing how fast time seems to be moving. Whoosh, there goes another year flashing by. Let’s get right into this and see what gear peo...

Tired of drum libraries and drum machines? Do you crave some REAL drumming on your latest song creation? Thanks to the internet you CAN have...

APOGEE ELECTRONICS ACQUIRED Dirk Ulrich and his Rockforce Tech Holding Company have acquired Apogee Electronics located in Santa Monica, Cal...

What is “Great Sounding Gear”?  This typically refers to high-quality audio equipment designed to deliver superior sound performance. The te...

Do you know what separated Leo Fender and made him unique? He tried his best!

I wanted to love this little headphone amp from Vox. The clever, integrated design eliminates the need for a guitar cord, you just plug this...

The Moody Blues were threaded throughout my life. The bands use of the Mellotron keyboards seemed so unique and important back in the 1970...

I was excited to finally find a product by Prism Sound that I not only wanted, but one I could actually afford. Just reading the ads on reta...

In the world of audio, FRFR stands for Full Range Flat Response . It refers to audio equipment, typically speakers or monitors, designed to ...

This is one of those products that was not initially clear why I needed it. After giving it a try I can’t live without it.  

I feel so lucky to have been able to chat with Oliver in Prosound forums. I never got to meet him personally but I felt a profound loss when...

The Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger was released in 1976 as the world's first stompbox-format flanger. Development began arou...

Got an old synthesizer like a DX7 which you’d like to connect to your DAW? Maybe the MIDI-out port on your DAW already has a synth plugged i...

I was a dealer for D’Addario guitar strings throughout the 1980s and I’ve used them even longer. The company has a history of innovating in ...

Those clever designers at Joyo have combined a rechargeable Bluetooth speaker and a guitar amp together in a lightweight plastic amplifier, ...

Six different headphone models, from five important manufacturers, with prices ranging all over the place. There were some fun results from ...

I bought a brand new set of K240 MK II for this review. I received no accommodation, deal or special discount. I've been exposed to this...

In headphone reviews, soundstage refers to the perceived spatial environment or "stage" where the sound appears to originate when...

I bought my first two sets of ATH-M50 back in 2010 at Guitar Center in LA. I had a recording session that afternoon and needed “two of somet...

For decades, Beyerdynamic has been a trusted name in professional audio, and the DT 770 PRO headphones continue to carry on that legacy. Des...

  Slipping on the Sony MDR-7506 feels like greeting an old friend. Since 1991, these closed-back headphones have been heroes in studios worl...

If the HD 600, which I reviewed earlier, is the analytical scholar of headphones—precise and uncolored—the HD 650 is its soulful sibling. Th...

These headphones hit the market way back in 1997, when music was about purity, not processing. In a world obsessed with wireless convenience...

In the world of audio engineering and consumer electronics, terms like "frequency response" get thrown around a lot, especially wh...

This is a simple quick reference for ordering rack ears or making Eurorack plans.  It's also a guide to Behringer Eurorack synthesizers ...

The Behringer 69 Vibe Chorus/Vibrato Pedal is a budget-friendly homage to the iconic Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe, a pedal that defined the psychedelic ...

In the world of guitar effects, bigger isn't always better—especially when you're practicing late at night or jamming in a cramped h...

The Electro-Harmonix Lizard Queen Octave Fuzz pedal, released in April 2023, is a vibrant slice of retro-inspired tone that captures the gri...

In Greek mythology, Orthros is a two-headed, serpent-tailed dog that guarded the cattle of the monster Geryon. Here, in the real world, whe...

James Charles Marshall, affectionately known as "The Father of Loud," was more than just the founder of Marshall Amplification—he ...

PRESS RELEASE FROM "THE JOHN HARDY COMPANY" I am pleased to announce that The John Hardy Company is now manufacturing the model 16...

I wanted to love this little Shure XLR to computer, digital audio interface. I’m a Mac user and Apple Silicon is powering almost all my curr...

  Young Deane Jensen Back in the late 1970’s, if you called the Jensen Transformers business phone number, there was a good chance the man h...

Can you spot the inductors? In the world of audio engineering, equalizers (EQs) are the unsung heroes that shape sound, carving out space in...

Aspen Pittman was a visionary whose passion for music and technology left an indelible mark on the audio world. As the founder of Groove Tub...