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Audio Equipment
June 30, 2020
How to Choose a USB MIDI Controller for Your Home Studio
With so many MIDI devices on the market, how do you pick the right one? Let's explore the many factors that play into choosing a USB MIDI controller.
Audio Equipment
June 10, 2020
How to Choose a Digital Mixer – Key Overlooked Factors
A digital mixer can help you produce great sounding mixes in the studio, but only if you're ready to use them to their fullest potential.
Audio Mastering
July 3, 2019
Mastering Styles: Different Approaches to Mastering for Different Outcomes
While the process of mastering refers to one thing, you will find that professionals use various mastering styles to achieve their unique goals.
Music Production
May 15, 2019
Fixing a Recording in the Mix: Is it Always Possible?
Fixing a recording in the mix isn't always the best option or even possible. But modern technology makes it possible to tweak several minor recording flaws.
Audio Equipment
April 17, 2019
Audio Synthesizers: Digital and Analog Synths Explained
For half a century now, audio synthesizers have featured prominently in all types of music. Yet few of us actually understand how they work.
Audio Mixing
April 3, 2019
Audio Mixing Myths: 5 Misconceptions that can Ruin your Mix
Those who want to improve at mixing must navigate a wealth of information and misinformation. Here are five prominent audio mixing myths to look out for.
Audio Mixing
March 6, 2019
Mute and Solo: When, Why, and How to Mute/Solo When Mixing
The mute and solo buttons are powerful tools for isolating mix elements, uncovering creative avenues, and making important adjustments for groups of tracks.
Software & Plugins
February 20, 2019
8 Mind-Blowing Delay Plugins, Free and Paid
We've rounded up 8 of the most unique delay plugins available. Any one of these plugins will provide you with enough possibilities for quite some time.
Recording
January 30, 2019
Bit Depth: What is it and How Does it Affect Your Work?
We've gone over the differences between analog and digital recording. Let's dive deeper into the realm of digital audio, specifically regarding bit depth.
DJ
January 9, 2019
The Best DJ Software: Free and Paid
If you're just starting out, you may not know what to look for in DJ software. We've compiled a selection of the best DJ software out there, free and paid.
Audio Mastering
December 18, 2018
What is Audio Dithering? And Why it’s Used on Mastering
As you further develop your skills as an engineer you'll eventually come across the word "dither." But what is audio dithering? Let's find out.
Software & Plugins
December 5, 2018
11 Best EQ Plugins for Windows and Mac
To save you some time, we compiled 11 of the best EQ plugins for Windows and/or Mac, some free and some paid. Have a look.
Music Production
November 1, 2018
Mixing With Samples: How to Make Samples Work with Your Mix
It takes some effort to mold a sample to gel with your project. Let's examine how mixing with samples can enhance your track rather than drag it down.
Audio Equipment
September 25, 2018
Home Studio Equipment: Essential Recording Studio Setup
Take a look at the essential home studio equipment you'll want to purchase as you begin putting together your own home recording studio
Audio Mixing
August 30, 2018
Audio Summing: Alternative Summing for Better Electronic Productions
Ever wondered about audio summing? Let's take a look at how it's done and some new ways you can use audio summing to spice up your music!
Software & Plugins
August 22, 2018
6 Best Mobile Apps for Music Production
No one can deny that mobile apps provide a new avenue for music production. Let's look at 6 of the best mobile apps for music production out there today.
Software & Plugins
August 14, 2018
Free DAWs for the Beginner Audio Producer
Of the four free DAWs listed here, you can't go wrong with any. Certain factors might determine your choice, like whether you're a Mac or Windows user.
Software & Plugins
August 2, 2018
Top 10 Vocal Plugins: Best Free & Paid Plugins for Vocals
You could spend weeks searching for all the vocal plugins out there. So to save you time, we've compiled the 10 best vocal plugins on the market right now.
Software & Plugins
July 31, 2018
Audio Editing: The Best Audio Editing Software
Here we'll discuss what makes audio editors unique, and look at some of the best audio editing software currently available.
Audio Mixing
June 26, 2018
Gain Staging: Understanding It’s Importance
Let's dive into the concept of gain staging, how to keep a good handle on it, and where it applies in both the digital and analogue worlds. Gain staging is essential so let's learn!
Music Production
June 19, 2018
The Best Electronic Drum Samples – Free and Paid
Whether you're an electronic music producer making use of drum samples to build your rhythm sections, or your an engineer in search of quality drum samples for drum replacement, I've got you unequivocally covered in this article!
Software & Plugins
June 5, 2018
Used Audio Software & Subscriptions: Save a Few Bucks
Many of you may not be aware but used audio software is a very popular concept. With used audio software, you could seriously save some big bucks!
DJ
May 8, 2018
How to Become a DJ in Five Simple Steps
Becoming a DJ takes time, effort, practice, and experience. But you have to start somewhere. Let's look at 5 steps you can take to learn how to become a DJ.
Audio Mixing
April 26, 2018
Mixing in The Box: 5 Tips for Great Sounding Mixes Without the Hardware
It's entirely viable to perform the mixing process without the use of external hardware. Here are 5 tips for mixing in the box.
Audio Mastering
April 3, 2018
The Aural Exciter: A Magical Audio Enhancer?
There are some lesser known mixing techniques out there, some of which can make a huge impact on a mix. Here we'll explore the aural exciter.
Audio Effects Processors
March 27, 2018
Pitch Correction: How to Tune Your Vocals for a Better Mix
How one uses pitch correction depends on one's goals with a given song and mix. And there's a lot more to pitch correction than one might think.
Software & Plugins
February 7, 2018
The 25 Best Mac Free Plugins
All that gear and software can get pretty expensive. Don't fear. If you're looking to save a buck or two this year, check out these 25 Mac free plugins.
Audio Effects Processors
January 4, 2018
4 of the Weirdest Guitar Pedals and Their Applications
New guitar pedals are being designed every day, and it's hard to keep up. We made it easy and compiled four of the weirdest guitar pedals for you.
Recording
December 28, 2017
Which Sample Rate Should you be Using?
Sample rate, as you may have guessed, is the number of samples per second in a piece of digital audio. Just how many should you be using?
Audio Effects Processors
November 2, 2017
What is the Delay Effect? 5 Delay Types Analyzed
Delay is one of the most popular, versatile, and fun tools a producer can work with. Here are five delay types and their several applications.
Audio Effects Processors
October 26, 2017
What is Linear Phase EQ? And Why It’s Great for Mastering
When it comes to mastering, there's a special kind of EQ that can really come in handy: linear phase EQ.
Music Distribution & Promotion
October 24, 2017
Is Music Distribution Going Fully Digital? Past, Present, and Future of Music Distribution
Is music distribution going the direction of all digital? Or is there still room for physical sales? And what does this mean for you and your music?
Audio Equipment
October 3, 2017
Amp Modelers: How to Choose Your Amp Modeler
Amp modelers are pieces of software or hardware that emulate the sounds and tones of various physical amplifiers, like having a digital "all-in-one" amp.
Recording
August 17, 2017
3 Tips for Setting Recording Levels
Setting recording levels is an art in and of itself. To help you get started here are three tips for setting recording levels.
Recording
August 14, 2017
3 Reasons to Use a Metronome
Today, metronomes, or "clicks/click tracks," are built right into recording software. Here are three reasons why using a metronome are so important.
Music Production
August 11, 2017
3 Ways to Make MIDI Sound Realistic
Whether you're laying down some ideas in MIDI or trying to mix digital sounds into your song, here are three ways to make your MIDI sound more realistic.
Audio Equipment
August 1, 2017
How to Choose your Audio Interface
Choosing a computer audio interface thats meets your music production needs, and allows for integration of already existing equipment and further growth.
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