KEF has been an innovative force in speaker development for six decades. The company’s renowned hi-fi creations continually ‘wow’ audiophiles with their meticulous design and superb sound quality. In this KEF LS50 review, we’ll be looking at the 2012 50th…
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Akai MPK Mini Mk3 MIDI Controller Review
The Akai MPK Mini Mk3 is one of the most popular choices for a quality, travel-size MIDI controller. There’s an abundance of options available in the 25-key category, but Akai remains a standout. Akai Continues to Build on Its Legacy…
Lancaster Audio Impulse Responses Review
In recent years, software giant Waves called Lancaster Audio impulse responses the “world’s best.” Today, we’re taking a closer look at these critically acclaimed IRs. What is an impulse response (IR)? Speaker emulation is one of the most crucial, and…
JBL 305P MkII Review | Entry-Level Monitors
Entry-level monitors like the JBL 305P MkII combine affordability and sound quality. 5″ speakers like these are the most popular size for home studios—they have more than enough volume and plenty of low-end extension. We’ll run down the specs in…
Arturia Pigments 3 Review: Is It Worth It?
For over two decades, Arturia has been at the forefront of virtual instruments. Best known for their software recreations of classic hardware synthesizers, Pigments is Arturia’s first original soft synth. It debuted as recently as 2018, and has seen two…
Ableton Push 2 Review: An All-in-One MIDI Controller
Ableton launched the Push controller in collaboration with AKAI back in 2013. Designed to function inside Ableton Live software, it was an innovative device meant to be treated like an instrument rather than an average MIDI controller. The company soon…
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2 Review
Scaler 2 is one of many compositional aids and chord generating plugins currently available. It makes sense; software helps with everything else related to recording music—why not give us a push at the actual songwriting stage? We’ll see how Plugin…
Strymon Iridium Review | Portable Tone On the Go
Strymon has been making top-quality pedals in California since 2009. Many guitarists know them by their acclaimed reverb and delay units—the Big Sky and Time Line, respectively—which effectively raised the bar for time-based effect pedals. Last year, Strymon entered the…
McDSP APB 16 Review: The Ultimate Analog Processing Box?
A few years ago, the McDSP APB was one of the most hyped new products to debut at the NAMM show. A few years later and not much has changed, as founder Colin McDowell and his team at McDSP created…
Celemony Melodyne 5 Review
For over 20 years, Melodyne has been the not-so-secret weapon behind pristine vocal and instrumental performances. Celemony’s founder, Peter Neubäcker, started developing the Melodyne concept in 1997. Three years later he began the company, and in 2001, industry-changing software was…
Moog Mother 32 Review: The Last Modular Synth You’ll Ever Need
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…
Oeksound Spiff Review: A New Generation of Transient Shaper
The self-proclaimed “tech geeks” at Helsinki’s Oeksound made waves in 2016 with their now-renowned Soothe plugin. It was met with much acclaim even then, before it solidified its place in production with version 2, and it was clear that Oeksound…
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…
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…
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…
Bluebird SL Condenser Mic Review
The Bluebird SL by BLUE Microphones is a low-cost, all-around condenser that’s suitable for a range of applications. We’ll take a look at whether you should add one to your mic locker! The Bluebird SL cardioid condenser microphone is a…
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Review: The Headphones Studio Professionals Swear By
In this Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro review, we’ll take a look at one the industry’s enduring pairs of iconic headphones. The Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro Headphones Are a Studio Workhorse Beyerdysweenamic has a been a manufacturer of professional audio equipment…
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…
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.…
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…
Our Favourite Tracks Released in 2022 – Marc Daniel Nelson & Warren Huart (Reaction)
We all wish you a Marvelously Merry Monday after Christmas! We hope it was filled with the warmth of family close by wherever you are in the world.We are in the final week of 2022 - can you believe it? So, to…
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…
This Mic Blew Me Away – The New Twenties by Tierra Audio
It isn't very often that I come across a microphone or piece of hardware and it really transforms me emotionally. The New Twenties by the small, Spanish company, Tierra Audio has actually done it. The last time an acoustic guitar…
7 MUST-HAVE Holiday Gifts For Studio Engineers
Tis the season and all those jingle bells are starting to ring! This weekend, we decided to share some of the more unusual, unthought of but absolutely essentials items for any studio JUST in-case you are planning on buying your…
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…
The Audeze Factory Tour: Building Headphones from Scratch
We had an immense amount of fun recently at the Audeze factory and headquarters where Marc Daniel Nelson and I met with CEO, Sankar Thiagasamudram, Chris Berens and many more great employees at one of our industry's most beloved headphone…
Studio Tour and Interview of ICONIC Drummer, Gorden Campbell
After sharing his Ten Essential Gospel Grooves for drummers yesterday, Gorden Campbell, a legendary drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire, Jessica Simpson, Herbie Hancock and more share his studio setup that helped him get through the pandemic. Gorden had already…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Recording on the Smooth Cloud 44-A Active Ribbon Microphone
In a previous video, we were at NAMM 2022 where we got the chance to review the Cloud 44 Passive Ribbon. Today we are trying out the Cloud 44-A microphone! Aside from giving you guys an awesome review of this…
IK Multimedia: iLoud Precision 6 Review and Demo! + HUGE GIVEAWAY
Joining me today is the amazing pop/rock keyboard player Dave Kerzner from IK Multimedia. Together, we are reviewing the iLoud Precision 6 Studio Monitors. Did I mention that we are giving away a HUGE Precision 6 BUNDLE of awesome products?…
Best Instruments For Your Home Studio Build: Build A Home Studio pt. 12
Today we got the chance to chat with Mike Arango and the experts at 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…
Mojave Factory Visit: The Magic Behind Their Microphones
We LOVE a good studio tour but what is even better is when we can get behind the products that we all use. Today, I'm very excited to share my visit to Mojave Audio's HQ where we discussed their latest…
The Incredible Story of Riccardo Damian (Mark Ronson, Lady Gaga, Adele)
Yet another incredibly inspiring story today from Italian producer, Riccardo Damian who only has a few names like... Mark Ronson, Adele, Lady Gaga to his name. It is amazing to sit and talk with young producers who work hard and…
The Modern Engineer’s Secret Weapon – Mojave MA-37 Microphone
The C-37 is regarded as an engineer's "Secret Weapon" so when I got our hands on the NEW Mojave MA-37 after a recent factory visit (tour coming very soon!), I share with my good friend, Manny Nieto to try this out with…
The BEAUTIFULLY Smooth Cloud 44 Passive Ribbon Microphone
We met so many fantastic companies at NAMM 2022 and we have a lot of news to come from them but, today, we look at the Cloud 44 Passive Ribbon. You can enter to win this microphone below. We invited…
From Bear Creek to Grandmasters: The Story of The Foo Fighters’ “Everlong”
Written by Caitlin Vaughn Carlos In 1997, the members of Foo Fighters convened after a Holiday break and decided to re-record their The Color and the Shape album. Not only did it afford the band a second chance to create…
Reviewing YOUR mixes with Warren Huart
Today, I'm sharing insight into our incredible community, The Produce Like A Pro Academy! I'm so proud of what they've been able to achieve together. We have seen so many collaborations for productions in the last year that I may…
Artists Who Changed Music: James Brown
Written by Paul Tingen James Brown was called “the Godfather of Soul,” “Soul Brother No. 1,” “Mr. Dynamite,” and “the Minister of Super Heavy Funk.” He was also known as “the hardest working man in show business,” and “King of…
Live mixing EXCLUSIVE multitracks with Warren Huart
Today, I will be Mixing LIVE on Youtube today with exclusive multitracks shared by my wonderful friend, Steve Maggiora! You can also download the multitracks for FREE by heading to Youtube.Each and every week at the Produce Like A Pro Academy, we…
FAQ Friday: Don’t Let ANYTHING Stop You
Can you believe it? It's yet again another Friday! This time it's the only Friday 8th July in 2022 and we're continuing our FAQ Friday series by answering two incredibly important questions: How to carry on when everything is against…
Reincarnation of a LEGENDARY EQ – Heritage Audio MOTORCITY EQualizer
I am so lucky to be able to work with and have friends with some of the greatest musicians in the world especially when it means I can get them in front of the Heritage Audio Motorcity EQualizer. Heritage has…
When Bowie Created Ziggy: 50 years of Sci-Fi Rock ‘n Roll
When Bowie Created Ziggy: 50 years of Sci-Fi Rock ‘n Roll Written by Caitlin Vaughn Carlos 50 years ago, the world was introduced to Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie’s iconic, early seventies alter-ego. Ziggy was the titular character…
Why The TIMELESS Sound of Hounds Of Love Matters | Drummer Stuart Elliott Interview
When I sit down with musicians and engineers for content for our Songs That Changed Music Episodes such as, Running Up That Hill, I am often there for HOURS. I hear so many wonderful stories that I just eat up.…
My NEW Favourite Guitar – Yamaha Revstar RSE20
If you have been watching this channel for a while, you have noticed that there has been one guitar that has dominated every video where I feature guitar - The Revstar RSE20 by Yamaha. I love this guitar. Don't get…
Artists Who Changed Music: Fela Kuti
Felá Ransome Kútì was a global icon, a Pan-Africanist, and a political activist who spoke up for the poor and oppressed, and one of the most important and influential African musicians of the 20th century. Kuti was one of the…
The World Of Music Sync Licencing – The Warner Chappell Studios Tour
There are just some studio tours that are too good to be true - this was one of them because its industry is shrouded in mystery! Today, we're behind the doors of Warner Chappell Music. Yes, The brand of Warner…