Audio Engineering
Legendary Producer for Genesis, Phil Collins, & XTC: Hugh Padgham
Metal Mix Contest Winners Announcement with Jens Bogren and Kristian Kohle
The Magic of Tube Microphones! – Marc Daniel Nelson
CLO’s New Single “Sliding Doors” is Out Now!
Top 10 Heavy Rock Rhythm Guitarists with Fluff!
Rupert Neve Passes at 94
Rupert Neve — the legendary innovator whose equipment and designs are ubiquitous in studios the world over — has died at 94. Neve’s impact on the recording industry is indelible. It’s not hyperbolic to say anyone who has enjoyed recorded…
Capture Al Schmitt’s Legendary Sound with Leapwing’s Al Schmitt Signature Plugin!
5 Hip-Hop Vocal Mixing Tricks from Paul “Willie Green” Womack!
NEW Studio Monitors: Kali Audio IN-5!
Aaron Marshall of Intervals Redefines Instrumental Guitar Music
Intervals is the brainchild of guitarist/composer Aaron Marshall. Since the project’s inception in 2011, Marshall has explored sounds within the instrumental progressive scene. His latest full-length, Circadian, is a complete realization of Marshall’s unique voice on the guitar and his personal take…
Ableton 11: Updates, New Features, & More
Ableton is already one of the industry’s top DAWs for music production. It’s unique features and workflow set it apart as the top pick for EDM/pop/hip-hop production. 2021 marks the debut of Ableton 11, full of impressive updates, brand new…
Best Audio Interface for Mac | 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…
NEW Summing Mixer from Rupert Neve Designs! – Rupert Neve Orbit
How The Clash’s London Calling Became A Defining Moment in Rock History
How to Record & Re-Amp Electric Guitars with Matt McQueen
Ableton vs Pro Tools | Choosing a DAW
In the current age of music production, we have virtually endless tools at our disposal. It’s overwhelming when you’re just starting out because you want to set foot on the so-called ‘correct’ path. In regards to DAWs, everybody has an…
Gifts for Music Producers | Practical Ideas
We’re out of the holiday season for now, but that doesn’t meant the next one isn’t right around the corner. These gifts for music producers are sure to satisfy the hard-to-buy-for creators in your life. Useful Gifts for Music Producers…
World Class Latin Pop Engineer & Mixer: Maria Elisa Ayerbe
Are Speakers the Most Important Part of Your Studio Setup?
Lyle Workman: World-Class Composer & Session Guitarist (Beck, Jellyfish, Sting)
Spotify Playlist Placement | Have Your Music Heard
Digital streaming is the #1 way people consume music. Streams equated to almost 85% of US album sales in 2019, which means pushing physical copies is a thing of the past for most artists. Beyond just uploading to the platform,…
You May Ask Yourself…How Did They Get There?: The Sonic Fusions of the Talking Heads’ Remain in Light
Mad Scientist in Nashville: Justin Cortelyou Refuses To Be Boxed In
Automations & Transitions: Take Your Mix to the Next Level – Marc Daniel Nelson
“Out on the Wiley, Windy Moors”: The Transcendent Artistry of Kate Bush’s “Wuthering Heights”
Marc Urselli: 3x Grammy Winner & Chief House Engineer at EastSide Sound!
METAL MIX CONTEST! Over $25,000 in Prizes!
Pro Tools Shortcuts for Faster Session Navigation
Keyboard shortcuts are the quickest way around your DAW. They let you do in one keystroke what would normally take extra time sifting through menus. If you hope to become a proficient engineer, then key commands are indispensable! Here are…
Songs that Changed Music: Phil Collins – In the Air Tonight
Masters of Production: Hugh Padgham
Happy New Year! – Download These 28 Sets of Multitracks for Free!
Songs that Changed Music: Iggy & The Stooges – Search and Destroy
Staying Healthy & Headstrong in the Music Industry – Marc Daniel Nelson
Stevie Wonder and the Prodigious Imagination of One of Music’s Most Inventive Voices.
HUGE Christmas Giveaway! $53,618 IN PRIZES!
Analog Tape vs Digital: Can You Hear The Difference? (Multitracks Included!) – Marc Daniel Nelson
Top 10 Tips for a Successful Studio with Matt McQueen
The Beatles – Let It Be: Album Breakdown with Jerry Hammack
Mixing Hip Hop (FREE Custom Presets!) – Marc Daniel Nelson
“Turn It On Again” and The Remarkable Transformation of Genesis
Top Lessons Learned My First Year in the Studio
Being a professional engineer isn’t always easy. It’s as much about perseverance and resilience as it is about technical skill and creative talent. I believe you figure out very quickly whether the life is for you, and these are the…
Best Guitar Impulse Responses [Free and Paid]
Collecting impulse responses isn’t necessarily new tech. But it is becoming increasingly popular for capturing the sound of a unique speaker cabinet, microphone, and room for guitar. Beyond your amp settings, there’s a whole lot more that affects your recorded…
How 10cc’s “I’m Not in Love” Reimagined The Popular Love Song
Digital Music Distribution – Getting Music Out in 2020
Before making albums in people’s bedroom was the norm, record deals were the only way to get your music out there. A label provided the budget for recording, marketing, printing, and distributing copies of an album to consumers. Today, digital…
Waves CLA EPIC Review & Demo
EQ/Compression Plugins Modeled After Analog Gear
Not all, but many of the plugins we reach for while mixing in-the-box are modeled after analog gear. Engineers made some of the best sounding records of all time well before any of us started recording in our bedrooms; and…