Audio Factories get a refit.

The Audio Factory at Cape Audio College consists of 4 recording studios fitted with a Yamaha recording console, Pro Tools software and hardware and various outboard processors. The studios also have a recording booth off each unit enabling tracking of instruments and voice over recording. Read more »

AVID Pro Tools tour 2012 event at the Cape Audio College

The event has kicked off with representatives from S.E.G.M.A demonstrating some fantastic new units from AVID, the makers of Pro Tools digital audio workstation software and Hardware. First up Maldwyn Greenwood (SEGMA CEO) gave some of Cape Towns local dealers a hands on demo of the new D-Command ES controller, C|24 control surface as well as the smaller Artist Control surface. These units represent the very cutting edge of DAW technology worldwide and have been fitted in some of the largest studio facilities in the world. Some of the biggest budget hollywood studios have Read more »

Auria the new DAW ?

This Product got released yesterday and as far as i can tell there are no reviews yet but this seems to be the 1st real fully functional DAW that runs on a tablet. This is not a DAW controller or some cheap imitation according to Wave machine labs this is the real deal with everything from Read more »

Dave Subkleve guest lecture.

With over 30 years of sound engineering experience Dave Subkleve sure knows sound. Dave has a passion for audio gear and software plug-ins that he uses with great skill in order to produce world-class mixes. The final year students were given an opportunity to attend an advanced mix lecture from Dave who gave them some great insight into being a professional sound engineer. “Sound Engineering is a great career choice and pays my bill, but it is not all glam. It requires hard work and dedication from young up and coming engineers”.

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DAW Controllers for Android tablets and phones.

I remember a day when software controllers where these ugly grey boxes with big rubber F keys. They had nasty, complicated MIDI integration and cost more than a family car. That wasn’t all that long ago and with technology moving at such a pace I find myself wondering what we are in store for next. Minority report styled holo-decks? Telepathy controlled motorized faders? Plutonium based Wordclocks? Perhaps!  But for now, we will have to suffice with the current craze that seems to be taking over the world. iPad’s and androids have found their way Read more »

AVID Pro Audio Tour at Cape Audio College. Register Now!!

The Cape Audio College are very proud to be hosting the Official AVID Pro Audio Tour. Pro Tools Workshops will be hosted at the Cape Audio College, providing demonstrations for audio dealers and users alike.  On Thursday the 19th of July, the AVID team will be pulling into our brand new auditorium to present the latest in  Pro Tools technology. On show will be a demonstration of the AVID C|24 controller and its integration with the new Pro Tools 10 digital audio workstation platform. The team will be highlighting the benefits of the new Pro Tools | HD native system focusing on advanced music and post production.  Aswel as an in depth explanation and hands on demo of the new Pro Tools | HDX systems and the high end D-Command ES control surface. Read more to register.  Read more »

Cape Audio Graduate Scoops Best Engineer SAMA award.

Well, we can all be very proud of one of our graduates. Johan Van der Colff has run off with this years best engineer award at the 2012 South african music awards (SAMA). The SAMA award needs no introduction as it is South Africa’s answer to the Grammy’s and showcases the very best in South African Talent. The winning track was loliwe by afrosoul artist Zahara which won 8 SAMA’s including, newcomer of the year, best selling album, female artist of the year, best engineer and others.  Read more »