Front End Audio

LaChapell Audio has just announced the LaChapell Audio 983s Two-Channel Tube Preamp and LaChapell Audio 983sx Tube Preamp w/ 500-Series Slot to be released in early 2012 and Front End Audio will have stock once available.  The Model 983 is a high quality tube preamplifier that integrates many of the key features that distinguish LaChapell Audio studio gear in a format developed for personal and professional studios as well as live sound applications. LaChapell Audio microphone preamps have a reputation for phenomenal sound and unmatched quality among studio owners and operators across the globe. With the Model 983, live sound engineers can experience this quality as well.

Front End Audio is taking orders for the new Waves Signature Series Bass & Drums Collection . The Waves Signature Series Bass & Drums Collection features nine custom processing chains created in collaboration with Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Nickelback, Creed, Daughtry, All American Rejects, Sum 41, Foo Fighters), Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Kiss, David Bowie, Peter Frampton), Jack Joseph Puig (John Mayer, Lady Gaga, Snow Patrol, Counting Crows, Jellyfish, Goo Goo Dolls) and Tony Maserati (Tupac Shakur, Notorious BIG, Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Jason Mraz, Colby Caillet). Over their years of experience, producing and mixing the world’s most successful recording artists, each has developed an extensive personal palette of processing techniques, which are encapsulated in their Signature Series plugins. These are their go-to bass and drum chains; now they can be yours.

Front End Audio is taking orders for the new Waves Signature Series Vocal Collection . The Waves Signature Series Vocal Collection features four custom vocal processing chains, designed by leading producer/engineers Chris Lord-Alge (Green Day, Nickelback, Creed, Daughtry, All American Rejects, Sum 41, Foo Fighters), Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Kiss, David Bowie, Peter Frampton), Jack Joseph Puig (John Mayer, Lady Gaga, Snow Patrol, Counting Crows, Jellyfish, Goo Goo Dolls) and Tony Maserati (Tupac Shakur, Notorious BIG, Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Jason Mraz, Colby Caillet). Through their years of experience, producing and mixing the world’s biggest recording artists, each has developed an extensive palette of personal processing techniques, which are encapsulated in their Signature Series plugins. These are their go-to vocal chains; now they can be yours.

Radial has just announced the release of the Radial Workhorse WR8 Rack and Front End Audio has stock on the way. The WH8 Rack is an 8-slot frame for 500-series modules. It features 48v phantom power and full connectivity. The WH8 Rack is upgradable, with space for the Radial Workhorse WH8 Mixer Module summing mixer section, which turns the unit into a full-fledged Workhorse .  The Radial Workhorse WH8 Mixer Module is the summing mixer section of the Workhorse that fits into the Radial Workhorse WH-R8 Rack .