Audiomovers’ Binaural Renderer for Apple Music is a monitoring tool that allows audio engineers to hear exactly how their Dolby 7.1.4 Atmos tracks (7.1.4 is the standard for Apple Music) will sound on headphones when re-rendered and binauralized into Apple…
Nolly Vs Warren Drum Shootout at The Nave Studio
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The Best Drum Tuner Options (Tuners & Apps)
Finding the right tools to fine-tune your drums can feel like striking the perfect rhythm in a solo—it’s essential and transformative. A quality drum tuner not only tightens up your sound but also brings out the best in your drum…
Audioscapes DA-3A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPSVdrQucZAVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: FIRST Look AUDIOSCAPE DA-3A Compressor with Joe Carrell (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPSVdrQucZA) In today’s video we join Joe Carrell to take a look at Audioscapes new DA-3A. As anyone in the business knows the LA-3A…
8 Best FREE Guitar VST Instruments in 2024
Guitar is one of the toughest instruments to sample for a plugin. There’s so much detail and nuance that’s just too easy to lose in translation. Most of the time they end up sounding over-processed and fake—really far from the…
The 10 Best Drum Machines for Creating Your Beats [2024 Guide]
One common trend we see more and more these days is electronic producers gravitating back towards hardware as opposed to working strictly in the box. Many artists find that tactile control is hugely beneficial to the overall creative process, since…
Best Mic for Rap Vocals: 15 Great Mics for $1000 or Less
Access to the best microphone in your price range is paramount for recording rap vocals. They’re the #1 thing that has to sound great; we can forgive a beat ripped from YouTube if the vocals sound crisp and professional. Even…
The 10 Best Speakers for Vinyl Record Player in 2024 [Any Budget]
Shopping for the best speakers for a vinyl record player can be a little daunting. With so much variety out there, how do you know which ones are actual quality? What Speakers Do You Need for Your Turntable? As of…
Our Biggest NEWS of 2024 – Introducing the Professional Certificate (ProCert) in Music Production!
https://youtu.be/gOTNazUhbpcVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Our Biggest NEWS Of 2024....so far!! (https://youtu.be/gOTNazUhbpc) What do George Ezra, Ella Mai, Adam “Nolly” Getgood, and James Bay all have in common? Other than being awesomely talented artists, they all studied…
Best Recording Software for Your Home Studio
We’ve covered recording software quite a bit over the past few months, taking a look at both the top inexpensive options, the best free daws as well as the best-of-the-best in digital audio production. And while we can’t in good…
McDSP BOB Bass Optimized Bias APB Plugin Review
The low end is the foundation of any great mix. It provides the power, body, and weight that anchor the entire sonic spectrum. Yet, achieving a clear, impactful low-end can be a constant challenge. Here’s where the McDSP BOB Bass…
My Top 5 Plugins with Ady at Hit the Road Music!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0QaF99D8KkVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: My Top 5 Plugins with Hit The Road Studio - Adrian "Ady" Parzentny (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0QaF99D8Kk) Today, I will show you my 5 favourite plugins to increase my workflow, bring new life to my…
Joe Carrell Studio Tour
We’ve always seen it in the back of his videos for us but now we finally get our own tour and inside look into our friend Joe Carrell’s own mix room! It’s not all for show on camera Joe has…
PMC Speakers Factory Tour
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The Best Bass Amp for Gigging [2024 Guide]
For a lot of musicians, nothing beats the feeling of playing a live gig. Performing live captures your band’s raw energy night to night in an environment that’s way less sterile than the studio. And depending on the style of…
BeatBuddy Mini 2 Review: Perfect Drum Rhythms Straight from Your Pedalboard
Who says you don’t need a drum machine on your pedalboard? We certainly don’t, as we’ll be looking at the BeatBuddy Mini 2 in today’s breakdown and review. The BeatBuddy Mini 2 Brings Versatile Drum Sounds Straight to Your Pedalboard…
McDSP SA-3 Spectral Processor Review
The McDSP SA-3 Spectral Processor is a powerful plugin designed to target and eliminate unwanted spectral resonances in your recordings. Building upon the legacy of the award-winning SA-2 Dialog Processor, the SA-3 offers a significant leap in precision and versatility.…
LEWITT Audio RAY – The World’s First Microphone With Autofocus For Your Voice
Get Your Content and Recordings Done Faster and Free Yourself Up to be More Creative and Spend Less Time Tweaking! With the new RAY microphone, Lewitt has created AURA, a new sensor based technology which dynamically adapts not just your…
Ableton vs FL Studio: Which DAW Is Best?
For years running, Ableton and FL Studio have been ‘specialized’ DAWs. They cater mostly to the electronic music production crowd, with workflow, virtual instruments, and effects streamlined for that purpose. Arguing Ableton vs FL Studio is tough, because each has…
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The 6 Best Center Channel Speakers for Any Budget [2024 Guide]
A center channel speaker is a component in any surround sound set-up for post-production, surround mixing, or home theater entertainment. Typically when designing a surround system, you would match the center speaker to the others, and oftentimes brands will offer…
What Is The Best Audio Interface For iPad? (Top 5)
Capturing studio-quality sound on an iPad isn’t just possible; it’s become indispensable for musicians and podcasters alike. Whether you’re laying down tracks in a makeshift home studio or capturing live sessions in the park, finding the best audio interface for…
Home Studio on a Budget: Getting Started for Less than $1000
It’s 2019: You can make records in your home studio and spend less than $1000 getting set up! Today’s recording tech has given everybody the opportunity to create high-quality music in their bedroom, even with just the bare essentials. We’ll…
Apogee Duet 3 Review and Giveaway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkGSFJsE8WcVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Apogee Duet 3 - Review and FREE Multitracks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkGSFJsE8Wc) In today's video Joe Carrell and I take a look at the Apogee Duet 3, a very easy to use interface with two…
Best Audio Interface for Mac in 2024 (Entry-Level & Beyond)
Apple computers are standard in creative industries because of their reliable and uncluttered operating systems. People make music on PCs as well, but sometimes have a harder time finding compatible hardware and software. Or, they encounter bugs and have stability…
Roland Cloud Review: Is It Worth the Subscription?
As we all know by now, the subscription model is in full swing. Everything from the professional tools we use on the daily to the ways we unwind and entertain ourselves at night has some sort of all-access service for…
Apogee Boom Review: Should You Use This Audio Interface?
With a rich legacy that spans several decades, Apogee has earned a reputation as a trailblazer in multiple sectors, catering to the diverse needs of professionals, creatives, and tech enthusiasts alike. Whether it’s audio interfaces, digital converters, or other top-of-the-line…
The 7 Best Delay VST Plugins 2024 [FREE & PAID]
Delay plugins are essential to every mixer’s toolbox! It’s one of the most common effects we use all the time to give instruments dimension and energy. The great thing about delay is that it can be subtle for a little…
14 Songs with a LOT of Bass (Best Songs for Subs)
Bass is responsible for a lot of the visceral connection we have with music. Sub bass, especially, physically resonates with us if it’s loud enough at a concert or club, for instance; bass is a huge part of music and…
Avid Pro Tools First | Free DAW Overview
Avid Pro Tools is the industry standard. It’s the platform for virtually every studio because it excels at tracking, editing, mixing, and production. Pro Tools First provides an introduction to the gold standard DAW without committing to a pricey monthly…
PULSAR MODULAR P455 UPDATED NEW FEATURES & Free Multitracks
In this episode of MakeMineMusic, Marc Daniel Nelson takes you head first into his new plugin P455 MDN Sidecar by Pulsar Modular. This plugin faithfully recreates his signature analog chain. From his vintage API sidecar, to his AT-101 fairchild into…
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The 6 Best USB Microphones For Music Production [2024 Guide]
Choosing the best USB microphone for your recording or streaming music is crucial for achieving professional-quality sound. With a plethora of options on the market, finding the best USB microphone involves considering factors such as sound quality, versatility, and ease…
DRUM MIXING with FX Joe Carrell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSNdwTi6xscVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: DRUM MIXING with FX Joe Carrell - FREE Multitracks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSNdwTi6xsc) In todays video we dive into Joe Carrell’s drum FX video from how he sets it up, what plugins he uses and…
13 Best Vocal Plugins For Home Studios in 2024
When it’s time to mix a singer, you should be armed with some of the best vocal plugins you can get your hands on! We’ll be looking at a variety of compressors, EQs, and other plugins that really shine on…
The 7 Best Humbucker Pickups For Every Genre
Humbuckers revolutionized guitar sound with their dual-coil design, effectively eliminating the unwanted hum of single-coil pickups. These pickups are sought-after for their ability to deliver cleaner, richer sounds that complement many genres. Finding the best humbucker pickups can significantly enhance…
James Dupre Mix Contest Winners
Back In January, we announced an exciting new mix contest with our good friend Joe Carrell and artist James Dupre. Thank you to everyone who participated and took the time to submit a mix or remix. As always it was…
12 Best Kontakt Libraries for Every Collection in 2024
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…
Audiomovers OMNIBUS 2.0: Effortless Audio Routing for Mac
For music producers, audio engineers, and anyone who juggles multiple audio sources on their Mac, Audiomovers OMNIBUS 2.0 promises to be indispensable. But does it live up to the hype? Let’s dive into this review of OMNIBUS 2.0 and see…
11 Best DAWs for Mac in 2024
Most major DAWs are cross-platform, meaning your options aren’t limited by the type of computer you’re running. This is great because it evens the playing field whether you’re comfortable on Windows or Mac operating systems. Apple users do have a…
The 12 Best Microphone Preamps for Every Budget in 2024
Microphone preamps are the next devices in the signal path right after the mic. We need preamps to amplify mic signals to line level, which is the standard operating level of recording equipment. Even when going direct with higher output…
14 Best Open Back Headphones for Mixing 2024 [Any Budget]
Searching for the just the right pair of open headphones to mix on? We’ve done some digging and come up with the best open headphones ranging from $50 to $500 — there’s a pair for every budget! What Are Open-Back…
The 10 Best Keyboard Amp Options for Studio & Live Sound (Any Budget)
A keyboard amp is the best solution for gigging players who need to project to a crowd but also be able to hear themselves on stage. Even if you run straight to FOH through a PA system, many keyboardists find…
The 5 Best Small Diaphragm Condenser Mics For Your Studio
Are you thinking about adding some studio magic to your recordings? Small diaphragm condenser microphones are a fantastic tool to have in your arsenal. They’re known for their crisp, clean sound and ability to capture various instruments. In this guide,…
AIXDSP Intuition Compressor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmfMFcEBxRIVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: AIXDSP - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmfMFcEBxRI) In today’s video I take a deep dive into AIX DSP’s Intuition Compressor, a compressor that peels back the layers of mystery surrounding…
The 14 Best Drum VSTs for Any Budget [2024 Guide]
The best drum VSTs we’ve gathered run the gamut between $89 all the way up to $700! Thankfully, this means there’s a variety of choices to suit any budget. Of course, there are free options as well so you can…
5 Best FREE VU Meter Plugins in 2024
Before people started working in-the-box, VU meters measured the average level of a signal. You’d see them on consoles and outboard gear for measuring input or output level as well as gain reduction on compressors. The default digital meter is…
Warm Audio RingerBringer Review: Exploring Experimental Tones
The Warm Audio RingerBringer marries the essence of historic audio effects with the demands of today’s music scene. Each feature, from its analog circuitry to user-focused controls, underscores a dedication to quality and versatility. Let’s unpack what sets the RingerBringer…
Artists Who Changed Music: Deep Purple
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Master Your Mixes With Only One Plugin With Musik Hack
In todays video we take a look at one of the Plugins that impressed us the most at this past NAMM 2024. A plugin that alone can give you radio-ready masters in minutes, The Master Plan by Music Hack. I…
The 10 Best Guitar Cases for the Road in 2024
Having the right case for your guitar is a prerequisite for touring, gigging, carrying to and from rehearsal, and for safe storage at home. Some are built to withstand heavy duress, like air travel, and others are designed with portability…
The 8 Best Multi-Effects Pedals for Live & Studio Guitar Sounds
Multi-effects pedals are one of the best ways to gain access to dozens of common guitar processors in a single unit. They certainly take convenience to the next level, and today’s digital processors have never sounded better. It’s common for…