How Do You Get The Gig? – FAQ Friday With Matthew Weiss
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Master The Art Of Compression
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS6zDM8mnnsVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Understanding MultiBand Compression With Dennis Ward (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS6zDM8mnns) Compression, how, why and when to us it can be quite confusing! A compressor in music is an audio processing tool that is used to…
The Iconic Telefunken 251 Microphone Shootout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b27Di9NPtOwVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: EPIC Telefunken 251 Microphone Shootout (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b27Di9NPtOw) The Telefunken ELA M 251 is considered one of the finest microphones ever made, cherished by audio engineers, producers, and musicians for its timeless sound quality.…
Abbey Road Stories in Sound
As I’m sure you’re aware, like you of course, we love Abbey Road! So much so that we’ve already done 9 videos in conjunction with them! So we are very excited to announce we are doing this giveaway. Launching in…
Fluid Audio Image 2
The Image 2 Professional 3-Way Reference Studio Monitor is a dedicated nearfield/midfield workhorse. The Image 2 speakers come with extremely flat frequency response, and incredible bass extension with very low distortion in a closed cabinet. Coming with a 90 day…
Gearfest 2024!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cb1KyiJghkVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Gearfest UK 2024 What's New and Giveaways! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Cb1KyiJghk) Over the weekend we visited Gearfest 2024 hosted at the Tileyard London. For those who don’t know, Gearfest is a music studio exhibition packed…
Tiny Desk Concerts – Producing and Recording with Josh Rogosin
Chances are you’ve seen or heard about NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, a revolutionary show that brings chart topping artists and musical shows into a small room for an intimate performance that showcases their true talent. Today we interview Josh Rogosin…
Sheldon Gomberg Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqPBS73bEl8Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Sheldon Gomberg - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqPBS73bEl8) In today's video, we join my old friend Sheldon Gomberg who I hadn’t seen since we were working together on a Warren…
Best Budget Audio Interface for Beginners (Under $150)

Choosing the best budget audio interface is essential for anyone looking to start recording without spending too much. With so many choices, it’s important to find one that fits your needs perfectly.  This guide will explain what to look for,…

7 Speaker MEGA Shootout!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPPbCbPgAWcVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: 7 Speaker MEGA Shootout!! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPPbCbPgAWc) In today's video we do a shoot-out between Seven different sets of monitors—and we leave it up to you to decide which are best! Here, we'll go…
LiquidSonics Reverberate 3 Review: Ultimate Reverb Flexibility

Achieving the perfect reverb can make or break a mix, giving it the depth and space that brings recordings to life. For audio engineers and producers, having a versatile and high-quality reverb plugin is essential. In this LiquidSonics Reverberate 3…

Get Massive Drum Sounds at Home with Blair Sinta!
Hello Everybody, Hope you're doing marvellously well! I couldn't be more thrilled to tell you about an incredible course at Pro Mix Academy: "Home Studio Drum Recording" with the phenomenal Blair Sinta (a good personal friend of mine as well)!…
“If It’s Bad, Make it Worse” Vocal Mix Tips – Matthew Weiss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyfu16KeTbgVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: "If It's Bad, Make it Worse" Vocal Mix Tips – Matthew Weiss (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyfu16KeTbg) Hello Everyone, Warren Huart here. In today's video, I want to share some brilliant insights from my friend Matthew…
Unlock Big Analog Sound: Audient ASP4816-HE Console
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27M-4DJtmlsVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Unlock Big Analog Sound: Audient ASP4816-HE Console (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27M-4DJtmls) Hi Everybody, Hope you're doing marvellously well! We've got a great video for you today – and it's about a very important piece of…
Simplify Your Digital Routing – Omnibus 3.0 – Patchbay From Audio Movers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WukMKFIPJgVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Simplify Your Digital Routing – Omnibus 3.0 – Patchbay From Audiomovers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WukMKFIPJg) Hello Everyone! In today's video, I’m thrilled to share my experience with a truly unique piece of software from Audiomovers…
Recording “Superstition” on Antelope Audio’s Zen Quadro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jijhylljos8Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Zen Quadro Review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jijhylljos8) Hello Everybody, Hope you're doing marvellously well! I'm excited to share with you a fantastic recording session (and subsequent interface review) we recently had at La Barca Studios…
Arrange Music Like A Pro
Hello Everyone, I've got a huge announcement but let me ask you a question: you've produced like a pro, are you now ready to arrange like a pro? Well, there's a new book that will teach you this invaluable skill.…
“Modern Drummer” CEO David Frangioni: Studio Tour, Talks: Gear, Atmos, and Aerosmith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du5ZWJqFhwcVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: “Modern Drummer” CEO David Frangioni: Studio Tour, Talks: Gear, Atmos, and Aerosmith (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du5ZWJqFhwc) Hello Everybody, If you've ever been browsing through a bookstore or newsstand (remember those?) you may have come across…
Matthew Weiss Reacts: “The Sisterhood”, mix by Joe Carrell
Hi Everybody, Today we're trying something completely different – a reaction video. Watch Matthew Weiss (notable mix/mastering engineer – Ronnie Spector, Arrested Development) react to Joe Carrell's mix of "The Sisterhood", a Mackenzie Johnson original, and give us his insight…
Kali Audio LP-UNF Monitor System: No Calibration Required (and Bluetooth?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD02GghlwA0Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: HUGE Sound SMALL Size! Kali Audio LP-UNF Monitor System: No Calibration Required (and Bluetooth?) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD02GghlwA0) Hi Everybody, Hope you're doing marvellously well! In today's video, Nick Sowden from La Barca Sound myself,…
UA 1176 Vs. WA76 Compressor Shootout: WHO Will Win?! – with Warren Huart & Juno Hasson
We have a possibly contentious video for you today... It's a rack-compressor shootout – with a giveaway [see below] – let's jump right into it! For today's shootout, I'm accompanied by the unique vocal stylings of Juno Hasson who performs…
The Best Brass VST Plugin Collection [FREE & PAID]

Brass can be a tough section to imitate with a plugin. As with most real instruments these days, though, there are plenty of excellent quality brass VST plugins, both free and paid. We’d recommend sifting through the list in order…

Stereo, Surround, ATMOS and YOUR Speakers!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXXtGefKCCkVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Let's Talk Stereo, Surround, ATMOS and YOUR Speakers! – w/ Kristian Kohle, Alvin Wee, Martin Popelis (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXXtGefKCCk) Would you like to learn more about immersive audio: mixing in surround, Dolby Atmos, what's…
Mixing a Beautiful Pop Ballad (Audilia’s “kintsugi heart”) – with Ady from Hit The Road Music Studio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mQ8-B9-whEVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mixing a Beautiful Pop Ballad (Audilia’s “kintsugi heart”) – with Ady from Hit The Road Music Studio (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mQ8-B9-whE) Hi Everybody, Hope you're doing marvellously well... I've got good news – Ady Parzentny…
TONEX – Take Your Custom Tones Wherever You Go – Amp Modeler Software by IK Multimedia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anM4_UJ-yC4Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: TONEX – Capture ANY Amp Tone – Amp Modeller Software @IKMultimedia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anM4_UJ-yC4) I have a question for you: have you ever wanted to take your "home rig" with you wherever you go?…
“AMAC” Gets REAL on The Industry – with Ali “AMAC” McGuire, Platinum Mix Engineer
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Audient Oria: The Only ATMOS-Ready Interface of Its Kind! – with Emiliano Caballero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI21vsmzX0YVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Atmos Mixing With The Audient Oria At The Village Studios - Emiliano Caballero (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI21vsmzX0Y) Good Day to You All, We're back at The Village Studios! This time with our good friend, Emiliano…
The 6 Best Budget Synthesizer Options for Your Home Studio [2024 Guide]

A quality budget synthesizer can be one of the best ways to inject inspiration into your productions. With a host of brand-new sounds at your fingertips, you can start experimenting with new approaches to composition and arrangement. Synthesizers are amazing…

Interviewing Bassist André Bowman (Jay-Z, Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys)
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Best New Compact Monitors? – IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII Powered Studio Monitor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_S_FUBH4cIVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Best New Compact Monitors? IK Multimedia iLoud MTM MKII Powered Studio Monitor @PresentDayProduction (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_S_FUBH4cI) Sign up for the giveaway here: a Rafflecopter giveaway Hello Everybody, Warren here and I'm pleased to bring…
“Patchbay Posse” – A New Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZNMhk2DCnkVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: "Patchbay Posse" Ep. 1 – A New Series, feat. Warren Huart, James Nugent, Mark Ashfield! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZNMhk2DCnk) Helloooo Plappernauts! Today I am very excited to announce the first episode in a new series for…
Paul Simon, Edie Brickel and Christopher Cross…what do they have in common?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXASpaGNg2MVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Kyle Crusham Interview (Paul Simon, Edie Brickell, Christopher Cross) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXASpaGNg2M) I recently sat down with one Mr. Kyle Crusham – producer, engineer, composer, and jack of all trades. We discuss working with…
The Best Pedal Board Options for Guitarists [Any Budget]

Musicians, professional and hobbyist alike, who are enthusiastic about effects pedals understand how collecting them can become a passion within a passion. There’s so much variation out there: you have mass-produced effects, boutique, hand-wired ones, those that produce straightforward and…

Writing A Song At The Village Studios
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnXunX4DU4EVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Writing A Song At The Village Studios @GhostNoteOfficialProductions @stevemaggioraofficialJon Button (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnXunX4DU4E) Have you ever wanted to be a "fly on the wall" at a professional studio, specifically "The Village" Recording Studio, in…
Mic A Guitar Amp WITHOUT An SM57 – with Colin Liebich
Who doesn't love mic-ing up guitar cabinets to capture the true sound of amp? Someone? Anyone? :: tap, tap, tap :: Is this thing on...? In our latest video Colin Liebich (Founder, Plastic Dog Recording) and Barry Pointer (Mixer/Engineer/Producer –…
One Mic To Rule Them All? – Austrian Audio OC818 Review & Multitracks
https://youtu.be/t5RFzE5IekMVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: One Mic To Rule Them All? - Austrian Audio OC818 Review & Multitracks (https://youtu.be/t5RFzE5IekM) Have you ever wanted to control the character of a high-quality mic from your phone? "Wait, you can…
The 8 Best Bass Practice Amps for Your Home Studio in 2024

It’s sometimes hard to justify the expense of a bass practice amp, especially when players already own a full-sized rig for band rehearsal, gigging, and recording. In order to make the most of playing time at home, however, the thunderous…

The 7 Best Tape Delay Pedals for Studio & Live Sound

A tape delay pedal emulates the sound of a widely used analog effect that is much more easily accomplished with digital technology. Tape delay has some unique and desirable characteristics to readily transform your sound. What Is Tape Delay? Tape…

Harrison Audio Tour and Legacy

Today we join Joe Carrell In Nashville at the Head Quarters for Harrison Audio. Harrison Audio has had a long successful history in the audio world from music studios to film studios. Having started in 1975 by Founder Dave Harrison,…

The Best SSL Compressor Plugin Options in 2024

Having an SSL compressor plugin is like owning one of the world’s most famous dynamics processors, heard on thousands of hit records, inside your computer. It’s truly indispensable. We’re talking, of course, about the renowned bus compressor built right into…

The 10 Best Drum Practice Pads in 2024

Drum practice pads are one of the best ways to develop sticking technique in a quiet and controlled manner. They allow drummers to really hone in on the more mechanical aspects of rudiments to perfect their approach when it’s time…

Pioneer DDJ 1000 SRT Review: The Ultimate Serato DJ Controller

Pioneer has a reputation for producing exceptional DJ equipment — particularly controllers and mixers — and their products are ubiquitous among amateur and professional DJs alike. Similarly, Serato is synonymous with current-gen DJs, providing substantial control over beat-matching, mixing, applying…

Recording and Mixing the “Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes” score
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PreSonus Quantum Audio Interfaces: A Comprehensive Review
Recently, PreSonus Audio Electronics introduced a range of Quantum Audio Interfaces, setting a new standard in the music production industry. The lineup includes the Quantum ES 2, ES 4, HD 2, and HD 8 models, each designed to cater to…
6 Best Laptops for Podcasting [Any Budget]

The best laptop for podcasting sports enough horsepower for modest recording needs. Realistically, you’ll want a machine that’s stable above anything else, because you don’t want crashes to interrupt the flow of a monologue or conversation. Obviously, your needs will…

The Best Headphones for Digital Piano Players in 2024

There’s a lot of crossover between the best headphones for digital piano and those that excel for general audio work. In order to reproduce the most favored qualities of a top-notch digital piano, players are encouraged to use dependable headphones…

Elevate Your Audio with the Lewitt’s Ray & Connect 2
Calling all podcasters, streamers, and content creators! Lewitt has just released two innovative products designed to revolutionize your audio game: the Ray microphone and the Connect 2 interface. Introducing the Lewitt Ray Microphone: Aura Technology: This innovative feature automatically balances…
Revolutionize Your Audio Mixes with Binaural Renderer for Apple Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZj5k3tlQ14Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Audiomovers Binaurel Renderer For Apple Music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZj5k3tlQ14) In our latest video at Abbey Road Studios, we explore Audiomovers’ Binaural Renderer for Apple Music, an essential tool for audio professionals looking to perfect…
The 5 Best Oscilloscope Plugins in 2024

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.…

What Is the Best 1176 Plugin? (Our Top 6 Favorite Compressors)

The best 1176 plugin will become a go-to on just about every mix. There’s good reason why it’s one of the most famous compressors of all time, and in plugin format, you can use it everywhere. What Is an 1176…