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What's New at AES 2025 - Tape, Tech and Timeless Sound
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- 1 00:00 – Welcome to the AES 2025 Convention in Long Beach
- 2 00:12 – Opening keynote reflections and first impressions
- 3 00:21 – Panel highlights with Shelby Logan Warne, Marc Daniel Nelson, Eric Boulanger, and Stefan Brown
- 4 00:53 – Meeting Eric Valentine and introduction to his new compressor
- 5 01:10 – The magic of subtle dynamics and mix movement
- 6 02:00 – Eric Valentine explains his new pulse-width modulation compressor
- 7 03:20 – What makes PWM compression unique
- 8 05:00 – Demonstrating the smoothness of the compressor on vocals
- 9 07:05 – Discussion of vintage PYE inspiration and modern controls
- 10 09:37 – Eric introduces his new Undertone Audio EQ plug-in
- 11 11:02 – Unique “shape” control blending bell and shelf curves
- 12 13:39 – Adding harmonic colour and using AI for true analogue tone
- 13 15:04 – Spectrum analysis and workflow design in the new EQ
- 14 17:25 – Visiting Audeze for the new LCD-S20 headphones
- 15 18:00 – Designed for tracking with isolation and accuracy
- 16 18:38 – Magnetic pads and quick cleaning for studio use
- 17 19:25 – Visit to Recording The Masters
- 18 19:50 – Engineers returning to tape and real-time recording
- 19 20:18 – Tape as a response to AI perfectionism
- 20 21:00 – Listening to The Yes Album – “Perpetual Change” on LPR90
- 21 22:09 – Cassette duplication, Walkmans, and growing sales
- 22 23:10 – Why tape encourages human performance and collaboration
- 23 25:00 – The importance of pre-production and band rehearsal
- 24 27:00 – The difference between rehearsed and “fixed later” sessions
- 25 28:20 – The romance of live tracking and capturing the moment
- 26 29:30 – Audioscape with Chris and Marc Daniel Nelson
- 27 30:10 – Revisiting the BA-6A – the smoothest vocal and bass compressor
- 28 31:20 – Vintage tubes and transformers with modern flexibility
- 29 33:00 – “Like dipping your vocals in chocolate” – the BA-6A sound
- 30 33:50 – Austrian Audio flagship microphone reveal
- 31 34:10 – The clever foamed aluminium pop filter
- 32 35:00 – Dual-output mic design for post-pattern control
- 33 36:10 – Perfect for stereo drum miking and vocal work
- 34 37:00 – Closing thoughts: staying inspired and following your passion
- 35 40:00 – The importance of taste, feel, and human creativity
