Microphones For Any Budget – Building A Home Studio Pt. 9
Near Field Monitors vs Far Field: What’s the Difference?
Much of the detailed work on a mix or master takes place on near field monitors. Far field monitors are an additional reference, and they’re also great for impressing clients and keeping a packed room engaged. For the majority of…
Arturia FX Collection 3 & DIST Coldfire Review
John Kurlander Interview Pt 2
The Perfect Parallel Compressor for 2022? – IHNY2 by Baby Audio Review
Top 5 GEAR With LA Multi-instrumentalist & Producer, Fernando Perdomo
What Is Pitch in Music (& Why Does It Matter in the Studio?)
Understanding what pitch is in music is an invaluable and broad skill transferable to numerous tasks in music production. Not every engineer is a musician themselves, but many are. It’s good to have at least some foundational knowledge of music…
Telecaster vs Stratocaster Showdown: How Do They Compare?
Fender invented two of the most famous guitars of all time and created the source code for nearly every electric guitar that would follow. These models need no introduction: we’re talking about the timeless Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster. Both have…
How To Record and Mix Modern Heavy Bass | Ultimate Bass Tone with Adam Steel
Roxy Music’s Magnum Opus, “Avalon” – Albums That Changed Music
What Is an 808 Beat & How Do You Create One?
The 808 is a defining feature of hip-hop (and its many sub-genres), pop, EDM, and modern electronic production. The original Roland drum machine took a while to catch on, but it would eventually revolutionize music. What Is an 808 Beat?…
The Most Versatile Channel Strip? – McDSP Channel G
McDSP Make Significant Improvements in v7.1
8 Best Sustain Pedal Options for Keyboard & Digital Piano
It’s a relatively niche piece of equipment, but having a good sustain pedal can make a big difference in the overall playability of keyboards, digital pianos, and MIDI controllers. Does Having a Good Sustain Pedal Really Matter? It does matter,…
Should Studio Monitors Be Vertical or Horizontal? (5 Placement Tips)
A common question frequently heard is should studio monitors be vertical or horizontal? There’s good reason to wonder, and there’s a simple answer to that query which we’ll get into shortly. The underlying premise here is that optimal monitor placement…
The Beginner’s Guide To Music Production in Logic Pro
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The Best Wireless Microphone for Singers [2022 Guide]
The best wireless microphone sounds great, is reliable, and most importantly, lets a performer roam the stage without restriction. Historically, there’ve been reservations about wireless systems, namely due to questions about interference, sound quality, and overall reliability. The truth is,…
12 Best Kontakt Libraries for Every Collection in 2022
Native Instruments‘ free sample player, Kontakt, is every music producer’s entry point to the industry’s largest collection of sampled instruments. Kontakt is a universal host to hundreds of realistic sampled libraries from dozens of manufacturers. The best Kontakt libraries should…
Why Does My Subwoofer Sound Weak? (7 Common Causes)
Subwoofers convey a ton of low-end information and give us a feeling of fullness and power. In many cases, sub frequency content is felt more than heard, as in you can’t always pinpoint a fundamental frequency or pitch, but you…
Top 10 Transient Shaper Plugins [2022 Guide]
A transient shaper lets you control the attack and sustain of a signal. Unlike a compressor, they do not affect the level or the entire envelope of a sound. Transient shapers (also called ‘designers’) can increase or decrease the attack,…
Beautiful Recording On A Budget – The Austrian Audio OC16 Review
PSPaudioware Announces Multichannel Mixing Solution Series, PSP auralSeries
The 10 Best Fuzz Pedals to Add Serious Crunch to Your Sound
Keen to learn more about the best fuzz pedals to use for meatier riffage? Look no further than this guide to some of the most popular pedals out there. What Is Fuzz, & How Does It Differ from Distortion? Fuzz…
Woman In Chains by Tears For Fears: Songs That Changed Music
Legendary Producer, John Kurlander Interview
Building A Home Studio: Microphone Stands For Any Budget
The 5 Best LEWITT Microphones for Your Studio
Founded by Roman Perschon in 2009, the Vienna-headquartered LEWITT Microphones is one of the fastest-growing companies in the market, on track to become the industry’s not-so-best-kept secret. The design philosophy and manufacturing techniques behind all their products challenge the legacy companies…
Oeksound Spiff Review: A New Generation of Transient Shaper
The self-proclaimed “tech geeks” at Helsinki’s Oeksound made waves in 2016 with their now-renowned Soothe plugin. It was met with much acclaim even then, before it solidified its place in production with version 2, and it was clear that Oeksound…
PMC Wafer Review: The Best In-Wall “Stealth” Speakers?
PMC Speakers are changing the reputation of in-wall hi-fi units through their groundbreaking work with the Wafer1 and Wafer2. Designed for the home theater or audiophile system, the Wafer lineup delivers exceptional sound quality with a completely unobtrusive footprint. Can…
Samson SR850 Review: Best Budget Closed Back Headphones?
In this Samson SR850 review, we’ll determine whether it’s possible to get pro studio sound from sub-$50 headphones. Samson SR850 Review At the time of writing, the SR850s are on sale for $35. That makes them among the least expensive —…
Discrete 4 Synergy Core by Antelope Audio Review
Stevie Ray Vaughan – Artists Who Changed Music
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What’s the Best Microphone for Hi-Hats? [2022 Guide]
To keep time and carry the feel of a song, hi-hats are one of the most important parts of a drum kit. It isn’t enough to capture them with overheads or a nearby snare microphone. In order to get the…
5 Piano EQ Tips to Improve Your Mix & Achieve Awesome Tone
Piano is a beautiful instrument, but when you put anything under a microscope, you’re bound to find some flaws. Such is the case with piano EQ. Never a one-size-fits-all technique, learning how to squeeze a piano in a mix is…
Instant Vocal Harmonies: Waves Harmony Review
The Rolling Stones traveling Europe on their Tour SIXTY. With Mics Made in Austria.
Building A Studio: Headphones For Any Budget
Mojave Factory Visit: The Magic Behind Their Microphones
The Incredible Story of Riccardo Damian (Mark Ronson, Lady Gaga, Adele)
Yamaha P45 vs P125: Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Studio?
Today we’ll be comparing the Yamaha P45 vs P125 “portable” digital pianos. Yamaha has been a premiere manufacturer of both digital and acoustic pianos for years, so the brand has decades’ worth of experience in crafting quality entry-level instruments. Both…
The Modern Engineer’s Secret Weapon – Mojave MA-37 Microphone
The 5 Best Oscilloscope Plugins in 2022
Do you need an oscilloscope in your collection of plugins? It can be a majorly helpful tool for viewing waveforms in great detail. First, we’ll talk about what an oscilloscope is, and then we’ll list our top five favorite plugins.…
Home Studio Tour & Interview with AMAC
Akai Professional MPK249 Review: The Best Mid-Range MIDI Keyboard?
The Akai MPK series is hands-down the number one choice for countless musicians and producers. Akai is a name that ensures a combination of useable features, balanced pricing, and rugged reliability. If you’ve graduated from the ever-popular MPK Mini, then…
What Is Panning in Music and How Can You Use It in Your Mix?
Panning is an essential part of every mix. Placing elements throughout the stereo field creates space and width, and can make things sound HUGE in the right context. What Is Panning in Music? Panning is the process of moving things…