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The 12 Best Free DAWs To Create Music With (2024)
Are you on the hunt for a high-quality digital audio workstation (DAW) that won’t break the bank? Look no further! In this article, we will explore the best free DAWs available that cater to your need for top-notch features, user-friendly…
The Best Pitch Shifter VSTs in 2024 [Free & Paid]
A pitch shifter is a useful tool that can be used for both subtle pitch correction and heavy-handed effects. Auto-Tune is one of the most popular pitch shifters, and it serves as a great example of how pitch correction can…
The 13 Best In-Ear Monitors for Any Budget [2024 Guide]
Investing in a good pair of in-ear monitors (IEM) can significantly impact a band’s live performance. They offer clear monitoring and isolate the musicians from the noisy stage. Also, some musicians already familiar with IEM prefer them over headphones in…
The 6 Best DJ Controller Stations for Any Budget [2024]
A DJ controller is crucial to a mixing artist’s club setup. As electronic music production continues to rise, often at the hands of solo musicians, controllers now present an exciting opportunity to perform live without resorting to simply hitting play…
LiquidSonics Tai Chi Reverb Review
Navigating through the maze of reverb plugins can often feel like searching for a sonic holy grail. Occasionally, a contender like LiquidSonics’ Tai Chi reverb makes waves, prompting audiophiles and producers to perk up their ears. Our Tai Chi reverb…
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The 9 Best Drum Mics for Live Sound & Recording (2024 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…
World’s First Programmable Analog Processor – McDSP APB16
The 6 Best Acoustic Guitar Amps For Gigs (2024 Guide)
Crafting the right sound for your live acoustic gigs starts with one critical choice: picking a suitable amp. With the six best acoustic guitar amps lined up, this guide aims to help you simplify your decision. We’ll focus on amps…
Best EQ Hardware For Recording Music In 2024
The 8 Best Digital Pianos In 2024 (All Skill Levels)
Choosing the right digital piano can be a bit like finding a needle in a haystack. With so many options available, each boasting an array of features and benefits, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Luckily, we’ve done some of the…
Neumann MT-48 Review: Why We Love This Interface
Having the proper audio interface is crucial when recording at home or in a professional studio. Among the many interface options on the market, the Neumann MT-48 stands out amongst its competitors. This Neumann MT-48 review explores the capabilities that…
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Best Headphones for Music Production 2024
Finding the right pair of headphones for music production can be tough. There are so many choices that if you ask engineers what their favorite headphones are, you’ll probably get different answers from each one. We’ve done our diligence to…
11 Best Orchestral Strings VST in 2024
Using string samples instead of real ones offers a lot of obvious advantages for the average home producer or songwriter. Just from a logistical standpoint, booking studio time and hiring musicians is costly and time consuming. But with samples, you…
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15 Best Closed Back Studio Headphones in 2024
Closed back studio headphones are an essential piece of equipment to have on hand. They provide the best isolation with minor sacrifice to sound quality. But because they isolate the listener from the room, they’re the ideal option to use…
8 Best Bass Guitar VSTs in 2024 [Free & Paid]
Virtual Studio Technology (VST), developed by Steinberg in 1996, is a plugin format compatible with a majority of DAWs and operating systems. VSTs include both effects and software instruments, and it’s the closest thing we have to a universal plugin…
The 20 Best Filter Plugin VSTs in 2024 [Free & Paid]
Filter plugins are one of the easiest effects to use that can have a huge impact on how something sounds. As a form of EQ, filters help you shape the frequency content of an instrument. In the simplest terms, they…
The 15 Best UAD Plugins for Vocals [2024 Guide]
Over 20 years ago, Universal Audio ushered in a new standard for plugins and interfaces. UAD’s plugin catalog is a huge collection of some of the best analog emulations out there. Most importantly, the software runs on dedicated DSP supplied by…
Audient ORIA – Making Immersive Mixing Easy
What’s the Best Microphone for Hi-Hats? [2024 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…