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How the ‘Loudness Wars’ Made Music Sound Worse (And What We Should Learn from It)
Science tells us that people prefer their music loud. As sounds get louder and louder, their overall frequency curve begin to flatten out, so you can more easily hear the whole “picture.” The “louder is better” philosophy usually begins with artists…
The 6 Best Neumann Mics for Vocals in 2023 (Live & Studio Sound)
Neumann has been synonymous with exceptional sound quality throughout the history of recorded music. Many, if not all, of these microphones are likely familiar to some degree both in part to Neumann’s longstanding reputation and the universality of many of…
LUFS vs dB: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
With so many ways to measure loudness, you’re definitely not alone in wondering what the deal with LUFS vs dB is. What Are LUFS? LUFS stands for Loudness Units Full Scale. It provides a standardized means of measuring loudness. There…
Sweetwater’s GIANT Guitar Gallery: Behind The Scenes Tour
Warren Huart to be featured keynote presenter at Capital University Creative Arts Workshop
The 8 Best 500 Series Racks for Your Home Studio in 2023
A 500 series rack is one of the best ways to add a bunch of outboard firepower to your studio in a compact form factor. It’s possible to keep a variety of processors like preamps, compressors, EQs, and more all…
Guitar & Innovation – The Markus Reuter Interview
DISNEYLAND For Musicians – A Mind-blowing Tour of Sweetwater’s Headquarters
The Dirtiest Reverb Ever? – Reviewing Rotten Pool Reverb by AuroraDSP
The 9 Best Drum Mics for Live Sound & Recording (2023 Guide)
We talk about the best microphones for vocals and various instruments all the time, but what about the best mics for drums? As with any quality microphone, there’s always some overlap. You probably already own at least one transducer that…
ASM Hydrasynth Review: Powerful Synth Sounds Catered to Your Needs
Ashun Sound Machines consists of a small and dedicated team of diverse talent and background. Their primary goal is to bring high-quality creative tools to musicians that seamlessly blend iconic sounds we’ve come to know and love with all of…
Lauten Audio LA-120 Review: The Ultimate Small-Diaphragm Condenser Mic Pair?
Lauten Audio is a family-owned and operated company introducing innovative designs into the world of traditional microphones. Their inspiring lineup of mics marries classic sonics with modern utility, resulting in versatile, multi-purpose tools for any project. Today, we’re breaking down…
Audio-Technica AT2020 vs AT2035: Which Mic Is Better?
Audio-Technica has a long standing history as one of the most trusted sources for consumer and professional audio equipment. From turntables and cartridges to headphones and microphones, A-T’s product range is as diverse as it is high-quality. For those looking…
Bill Medley of Righteous Brothers: The Life and Legacy of a Music Legend
How To Remix a Song (8 Essential Tips in 2023)
Remixing is hugely popular in the electronic music world. And yet, like most artistic aspects of making music, there isn’t a clear-cut path to pulling it off well. If you’re wondering how to remix a song, here are eight of…