18 l May 2014
www.psneurope.com SOUNDBITES Studio EUROPE
London-based audio college Alchemea has upgraded its programming room in preparation for the launch of its new three– month electronic music production (EMP) course. A Minimoog Voyager XL and a Novation Bass Station 2 have been added to Alchemea’s arsenal of hard and soft synths, and the room’s audio interface has been upgraded to a UAD Apollo 16 and an Ableton Push Controller installed. The inaugural EMP course starts on 28 May.
www.alchemea.com
Unity Audio has supplied an Earthworks PM40 Pianomic to the Royal National Theatre in London. Ed Ferguson, National Theatre sound manager and associate sound designer for the musical The Light Princess, decided to purchase the PM40 following a string of “extensive tests.” Unity Rock MKII active monitors were also used for the first Dolby Atmos music mix for the Paramount Pictures film Noah, directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Russell Crowe.
www.unityaudio.co.uk
DirectOut named Aspen Media, its UK distribution partner, ‘Distributor of the Year 2013’ at this year’s Prolight + Sound exhibition. Stephan Flock, CEO and CTO of DirectOut, commented: “Aspen Media is a reliable and solid partner, not only selling our products, but also developing ideas and solutions to create the best result for our customers in the UK and elsewhere.”
www.aspen-media.com
PPL, the not-for-profit music licensing company, announced in April that its internationally mandated members – consisting of record companies and performers – will be receiving record international revenues in its quarter one distribution. Laurence Oxenbury, director of international, PPL, says: “Our concentration on improving global licensing and distribution processes and the delivery of revenue means that they can focus on creating music.”
www.ppluk.com
Miloco kicks into high gear
New studios, partnerships and website for the ever- expanding studio brand. By Murray Stassen and Jon Chapple
THIS YEAR is proving to be a busy one for Miloco, with the recording services provider announcing the addition of five new studios to its list of international facilities, a new partnership with Pieces of 8 Music and the launch of a new website for Miloco Gear. Miloco Gear sells new and used pro audio equipment, and the company says that it is making use of its extensive network of audio professionals, collectors and studios to source rare and vintage kit. Miloco Gear also offers a brokerage service for the selling of equipment or whole studios, and is working in conjunction with Fineline Media Finance to offer financing solutions for purchases.
Lake Malvik, located in the village of Runemo in northern Sweden, has become the first Swedish studio to be managed by the Miloco Group. The studio has been built in a large detached farmhouse and features a large range of guitars, effects, amplifiers and keyboards, a converted stone walled cellar for recording guitars, and a “secret” vocal booth inside a natural echo chamber.
Miloco has partnered with mix engineer Henry Sarmiento to launch Sonic Vista Studios in Ibiza – a writing and recording retreat located in a 400-year- old villa on the hills of the White Isle. Featuring a private swimming pool and views of the Ibiza hills and Mediterranean Sea, it offers a wide range of services for recording, mixing and mastering.
Jimmy Hogarth’s Hoxa
West London-based writing studio Hoxa, owned by leading British producer/songwriter Jimmy Hogarth has also been added to the company’s growing list of facilities. The studio consists of a large day-lit open control room and is based around a Neve 8058 MkII console and Pro Tools HDX – however, tape can also be used on the studio’s Studer A800, which is synced up with CLASP.
The final two new studios, announced on 16 April, are H.O.M.E. Studios in Hamburg – the “main creative playground” for producer Franz Plasa and one of Germany’s most sought-after recording facilities – and SAM Studio in Lari, a state-of-the-art residential studio located in the 12th century village near Pisa, Tuscany. Lastly, Miloco’s
announcement of its partnership with Pieces of 8 Music will see the two companies offer boutique producer and engineer
Sonic Vista Studios, Ibiza
management services. Pieces of 8 Music was founded by James Morgan, who has many years of experience in A&R. The first four additions to the Pieces of 8 Music roster are Darren Lawson, Mark Allaway, Matt Lawrence and Mo Hausler. Morgan explains: “With the support of the Miloco team, I’m confident that it will not only be a successful partnership but will also provide many opportunities for growth and development in the long-term.”
Miloco managing director Nick Young, adds: “As the Miloco family grows we are constantly looking to help further the careers of engineers and producers who come through our studios by offering them further avenues of work. With the experience James has gained at Universal he is perfectly positioned to help Pieces of 8 succeed.”
www.miloco.co.uk www.milocogear.com www.piecesof8music.com
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