The Moog Mother 32 is a semi-modular desktop synthesizer. It’s a great introductory synth for anyone looking to get into modular territory, though it performs just as well as a unique standalone instrument for beginners or veterans alike. The Moog…
AKG C214 Review | Condensers Under $500
The C214 is a fixed-cardioid large-diaphragm condenser microphone. It shares many of the same qualities that have made the C414 a studio staple for decades. In this AKG C214 review, we’ll highlight its specs, compare it to popular competition, and…
Mixing Fusion Rock, HYBRID Style! With Marc Daniel Nelson
Achieve Unparalleled Power, Space & Energy In Your Rock Mixes Check out Marcs Course Here (Now for $20 OFF) I've got some exciting news for you. I recently had the pleasure of working with the incredibly talented 'Future Self' also…
Recording with the Greatest Mics Ever Made? – Universal Audio Sphere Microphone Review
The Universal Audio Sphere DLX Modeling Microphone is a game-changer for recording professionals. This microphone combines the warmth and character of vintage microphones with the versatility and precision of modern technology. Scroll down to enter to WIN the Universal Audio…
Shure SM7B Review | Makers of Legendary Mics
Shure microphones are ubiquitous. Think of any of the most dependable, affordable, and awesome sounding mics, and Shure is definitely on that list. Consider the SM57, for example, which continues to be one of the most widely used microphones of…
Psychedelia on Tape: How Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” Captured Psychedelia in Song
Written by Caitlin Vaughn Carlos In the Summer of 1967, San Francisco found itself in the midst of a cultural revolution – the Summer of Love - as thousands of young people with similar social, cultural, and artistic values all…
The Beatles’ ‘Come Together’ with the Tascam Model 24 (Rock Cover)
We've been asked to demo this one A LOT! We recently saw the Tascam Model 24 in action with a recording performed by Unsung, a talented group of musicians with fantastic energy! In a recent recording session, the band decided…
Interview with Grammy-Winning Producer and Mixer David Bottrill – Part 1
\ As a three-time Grammy award-winning producer and mixer, it's clear that diversity is at the heart of David Bottrill's impressive discography. With a diverse range of artists including Peter Gabriel, Smashing Pumpkins, Tool, Muse, Silverchair, Staind, and Rush, David's…
Exploring The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Welcome to The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn, where some of the biggest names in the music industry have come to record their hits. From Spoon to Big Thief to The Black Keys, this world-renowned recording space has seen it all.…
Songs That Changed Music: Fire and Rain
James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain” and the Dawn Laurel Canyon Singer-Songwriters Written by Caitlin Vaughn Carlos The start of the seventies was an incredible time of powerful songwriting and self-expression. This was epitomized in the talents of a group of…
Output Exhale Review | Vocal VST
Output Exhale has been out for some time now, but it’s no less relevant than it was at release. Catering to today’s modern producers who want heavily stylized vocals in their productions, Exhale is a virtual instrument full of rich…
Recording & Mixing Jazz Fusion From Start To Finish – Hybrid Setup
Today I am so excited to be sharing this beautiful Jazz Fusion recording! With Michael Humphries on Guitar, Jesus Molina on the Keys, Joe Cleveland playing Bass, and Payge Cooper on Drums, they created a Jazz masterpiece! What is Jazz Fusion? A…
Spectrasonics Keyscape Review
Spectrasonics Keyscape is a virtual instrument featuring an extensive set of ‘collector keyboards.’ Everything from iconic pianos to more obscure instruments were sampled to create this expansive collection. Spectrasonics Keyscape: A Studio Must-Have? Keyscape was ten years in the making.…
Two-Tone and Ska’s HUGE Influence on Music
Written by Thomas Hanslowe In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a new sound emerged from Great Britain: two-tone ska, also known as “second wave ska.” Combining the attitude and aggression of punk rock with the danceable rhythms of Jamaican…
Metal Guitar Tone Masterclass With Ulrich Wild (Slipknot, Pantera, Deftones, Static-X)
What better way to show you the depth of this course than by sharing a snippet on How To Create Killer Guitar Tones! Your teacher, Ulrich Wild, has been one of the most sought after Rock and Metal producers in…
Most Inspirational Plugin for Drums with Marc Daniel Nelson
Today, we have the amazing Marc Daniel Nelson demonstrating his favourite plugin for drums! In this video, Marc mixes the drums for a track by TJ Country, recorded at Dave Grohl's 606 Studio in 2013 with the late great Taylor…
Bill Withers ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ Cover & Multitracks – Roswell K47x and K67x Mic Review
Today we are reviewing the Roswell K47x and K67x Microphones and what better way to do so than with a really awesome cover of Bill Withers' Ain't No Sunshine! It was a pleasure to record vocalist McKail Seely, Bassist Clark…
Dining Room Drum Sessions With Bob Marlette
Today we have Multi-platinum producer and Grammy-nominee Bob Marlette (Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, Airbourne, Ozzy Osbourne) teaching you how to capture hard-hitting, unique drum sounds from your home! That's right, you'll learn how to get slamming drums for your Rock…
The World’s Best-Selling Single, “White Christmas,” and the Changing Landscape of the Music Industry in the 1940s
Written by Caitlin Vaughn Carlos In 1942, Bing Crosby introduced a new Christmas classic to the world - “White Christmas.” The masterpiece of the legendary Tin Pan Alley composer Irving Berlin, “White Christmas” not only broke sales records for the…
Tips for Mixing Top 40 Hits with Grammy-Winner Bob Horn
Bob Horn is a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning mix engineer who has worked with artists in a variety of genres, including R&B, Pop, Hip Hop, Rock, Adult Contemporary, and Jazz. He has also collaborated with musicians from all over the world, including…
Analog Hardware Gear For Any Budget – Building A Home Studio
Today we got the chance to chat with Mike Arango from Sweetwater! Mike has been a Sweetwater Sales Engineer since 2006. He has worked as an engineer at various studios in Los Angeles and draws from this experience to recommend…
“I Will Survive”: How Gloria Gaynor Took a B-Side Single to Legendary Stardom
Gloria Gaynor has been hailed “The Queen of Disco '' - a title she solidified in 1978 when she catapulted a B-side single to unimaginable stardom, creating a legendary track that has inspired generations of listeners. To this day, “I…
Lauten Audio: Atlantis FC-387
Today, we are testing out the Lauten ATLANTIS FC-387 microphone! If you're at a point where you are looking to upgrade but unable to fork out for a U87 right now, not only is this microphone sounding like a U87 but…
Interview with TV Show Music Producer Ron Wasserman
What an honour to be able to interview the legendary TV show music producer Ron Wasserman! Ron Wasserman has been making television scores since 1992. His first hit shows were X-Men, Power Rangers and Dragon Ball Z. That was the…
Legendary Drummer, Gorden Campbell Teaches 10 Essential Gospel Grooves
We are big, bad and back this Monday with a rather special episode with the legendary drummer, Gorden Campbell. Gorden Campbell was raised behind the drum kit from the age of 5 in Newburgh, New York and moved to Los…
Genesis: Artists Who Changed Music – Part 1
Genesis is unique in being one of the most influential prog rock bands in the history of music, and at the same time enjoying house-hold-name mainstream success in the pop market. Genesis sold a stunning 100 and 150 million albums…
Mix Breakdown with Record Producer Manny Nieto + Multitracks!
Today, we have the amazing Manny Nieto taking us through a mix breakdown of the song 'Birds of Paradise' by Spirit In The Room. Manny goes through each aspect of the song and breakdown how he was able to show…
How To Record and Mix Modern Heavy Vocals | Ultimate Vocal Tone with Adam Steel
Today, we have the wonderful Adam Steel on the Channel. We've had Adam on the channel before sharing with us his ultimate bass tone, and guitar tone, and in today's video, he shares his ultimate vocal tone! He goes through…
Bringing New Life To A Classic – Joni Mitchell with Marc Daniel Nelson
In this episode of MakeMineMusic, Marc goes in deep with RX. Pulling the best out of a classic historical recording without changing any of the intricacies and memorable charm is critical. Watch as Marc cleans up Joni Mitchell’s vocals from…
Lil Tube – Make Every Track Sound Big!
Lil Tube is a tube saturation unit with a custom-modeled analog sound in the company of fabled tube preamps. It adds rich tube fatness to any track you throw it on and creates buttery sonic textures that you’ll be able…
Creating the right studio ambience – Just For The Record Studio Tour
Just For The Record is a studio is a boutique studio based in Los Angeles. The mission of this studio is to remove all obstacles and really let artists and producers focus entirely on their craft. Founded by Moritz Braun…
Songs that Changed Music: Black Sabbath – Paranoid
Paranoid: How Black Sabbath Charted the Future of Heavy Metal Written by Caitlin Vaughn Carlos Before there was heavy metal, there was Black Sabbath. Arising from the ashes of the bleak industrial landscape of post-war Britain, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi,…
The Ultimate Speakers for a Small Studio? – Kali Audio IN-UNF Review
Have you been searching for the best speakers for your small-space home studio? Well we may have found the ones that you have been dreaming of! Today I have Nathan Baglyos, the director of marketing for Kali Audio and an…
Interview with Grammy-Winning Producer Joe Chiccarelli (Elton John, U2, Alanis Morissette, etc.)
Joe Chiccarelli is a ten-time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning producer, engineer, mixer whose credits include such artists as Tori Amos, Beck, U2, The Strokes, The Killers, Elton John, The Shins, The White Stripes, Morrissey, Alanis Morrisette, Jason Mraz, Juanes,…
Feedback Black Friday: Reviewing YOUR Mixes LIVE!
Today, I'll be reviewing YOUR mixes on our Youtube livestream at 12:00 PT!We'll pick 10 mixes from the community, have a listen together, and I'll share actionable advice on what sounds amazing and what can be improved. It's gonna be…
Covering “It’s Too Late” by Carole King with The JZ Amethyst Mic!
What better way to test out The Amethyst Mic from JZ Microphones than by recording an amazing cover of Carole King's "It's Too Late." To create this fantastic cover, we had Steve Maggiora on vocals, Blair Sinta on drums, Michael…
“You Oughta Know”:Alanis Morrisette and the Unapologetically Real Edge of this Best Selling Hit
The start of the 90s saw an ongoing tension between edgy - often dark - hard-rocking sounds, and the brighter, mainstream pop aesthetic. Industry expectations and marketing placed most female artists in the latter of these categories. But along came…
The IMPORTANCE of METERING – Sonible true:level & true:balance Review
Ever wonder why your music doesn't sound professional? Has your music been quieted down on streaming platforms? If you've been searching for a way to help create balanced tracks, then the Sonible Metering Bundle plugins might be the answer! We…
EXCLUSIVE: Stevie Van Zandt’s off-grid Renegade Studio, NYC
This is an exclusive view into Renegade Studio in New York City led by Manny Nieto and Chief Engineer at Renegade Studios, Geoff Sanoff. Manny and Geoff go through some of the awesome gear they have at the Studio and…
Mix Contest Announcement of Winners
In September, we announced an exciting new Mix and Remix Competition with amazing guitarist Gilad Hekselman. Thank you to everyone who participated and took the time to submit a mix or remix; it was such a tough decision choosing the…
Taking a Tour of The Power Station at BerkleeNYC
When we stepped into The Power Station, it was a magical feeling! We have done so many videos on records that were recorded here! So excited to take you all on a tour with us of The Power Station! After…
Trying Out The BRAND NEW Eventide H90!
The Eventide H90 is here! Joining me today is Patrick Flores from Eventide and he is showing me this awesome new product they are launching called the H90! We are also so excited to tell you that we are GIVING…
Artists Who Changed Music: King Crimson 1974 – Present Day
King Crimson is one of the most important bands in the history of music. Founded in 1968, the band has over the decades seen many different line- ups, that played very different styles of music, and that have changed music…
The Best DAW Software For A Home Studio?
It seems that the last time we reviewed a couple of awesome DAW's, there were a lot of requests to include tons more that PLAPers from around the wrold love and use.So we decided to make a PART TWO with…
Marc Daniel Nelson Tours Cameron Webb’s AMAZING Studio
Today Marc Daniel Nelson is taking over Produce Like a Pro and taking us to Grammy Winner Cameron Webb's studio for a rockin' tour! He's going to ask a couple questions and make sure we get the best inside view…
Mixing In The Box with Matt Lange, AMAC – Synthplex 2022
It was super exciting to be at Synthplex 2022 and meet in person with like-minded, synth users who can come together and talk all things synthesizer! The West Coast has a huge community of synthesizer enthusiasts and so we wanted to…
Checking out Immersive Game Audio – GameSoundCon 2022
GameSoundCon 2022 this year was a fantastic event and we are glad to be sharing it with you. We started the event by chatting with GameSound Con Founder, Brian Shmidt about how amazing it is to be back in-person for…
Metal Mastering with Ermin Hamidovic
In this fantastic interview with Ermin Hamidovic, he gives us an inspiring look into his personal career working with amazing artists! Ermin is a world-class mastering engineer who has worked with artists such as Periphery, Architects, Plini, Ola Englund, Devin…
VOICE CREATES ALL INSTRUMENTS – Michael Jackson’s ‘THRILLER’ Cover + Multitracks!
Happy Halloween! We have Steve Maggiora today giving us a completely a-cappella version of the late Michael Jackson's BEAST of a song – Thriller! Download the multitracks and follow along with Steve as he goes through the process of how…
Building a Studio: The Importance of Studio Design
We had the chance to go to AES 2022 in New York, and see this amazing panel of top award -winning audio experts. Luckily we were able to bring the panel to all of you amazing folks to listen in…