A violin is not a violin without its bow. Bows are an essential part of stringed instruments such...
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Introduction to Reaper for Songwriters
If you are a songwriter who wants to record better demos and more professional sounding recordings...
REVIEW: Casio PSX3000 Stage Piano
While we’ve been raving about the explosion in the synth market these past few years, the world of...
8 Bits of Advice From A Home Recording Veteran
Lessons Learned & Advice From A Home Recording Veteran FIND A MENTOR (WHETHER THEY KNOW IT OR NOT) The Internet is so rich with archival footage and interviews that researching an artist that...
7 Apps That Will Make a Musician’s Life a Million Times Easier
We live in the age of convenience and efficiency, and our smartphones and tablets are probably the greatest manifestations of this cultural truth. Chatting with our friends, uploading pictures and...
Best Practices: How Not To Get Overwhelmed By Gear When Outfitting A Home Studio
Don’t Let Gear Overwhelm Your Home Studio How To Make Meaningful Music On Your Own I’ve spent the greater part of a decade putting together a home studio. It’s been a labor of love and a test of...
Step-By-Step Guide to Soundproofing Your Home Studio
This brief article is designed to give some basic ideas about soundproofing your home studio. I personally have built three studios from the ground up and learned a lot as I have done so. There is a...
NYC Alternative Hip-Hop Duo Oxymorrons Drop New Track “Want It All”
We love Oxymorrons - so much so that we featured them on the cover a few years back. Now the duo is back with a brand new single, "Want It All." Give a listen below and sound off in the comments...
LISTEN NOW: Tree Machines Premiere New Track “Summer Night”
Today we're excited to premiere the new tack "Summer Night" from Tree Machines. Give a listen below and scroll down for more info about the song and the group's upcoming August release. “This is an...
How to Plan A Home Studio Budget
How to Plan A Home Studio Budget And Learn The Hierarchy to Your New Purchases I've been involved in the music industry for ten years, and it all started with the dangerous combination of being in...
How to Stretch Out Your Song’s Lifespan on YouTube
You might be surprised by this, but the half-life of a YouTube video is only six days! This means that, on average, a YouTube video will have received 50 percent of its views in the first six days...
How To Build Your Own Home Studio
HOW TO BUILD A PROFESSIONAL HOME STUDIO Construct a Great Space & Choose The Right Gear So you want to build a home studio? I own Night Train Studios in Westford, MA, a 1,000 sq. ft recording...
Win An Audio-Technica AT2020USBi Microphone & ATH-M40x Headphones PLUS Get Featured in Print!
Performer is giving away 3 (three) really cool recording bundles this month, each featuring the fantastic new high-resolution digital output AT2020USBi mic that includes USB and Lightning output...