There are so many ways to do personal (headphone) practicing, but getting a band to practice in a...
Yamaha Presents: Home Recording Basics
Yamaha Music USA presents an educational series of articles that will teach you how to set up the ideal home recording studio, how to choose the best USB interface, how to mix with studio monitor headphones and how to set up studio monitor speakers. These expert articles will give you the practical foundation you need to not only build your own home studio from the ground up, but also to make better home recordings.
Download Our FREE Guide to Setting up the Ideal Home Studio
Looking to get a new home studio up and running, or even make your existing home recording space...
How To Set Up Studio Monitors
How do you set up studio monitors? What should I be looking for in the best home studio monitors?...
How to Choose the Best USB Audio Interface
What makes the best USB audio interface for my needs? It’s a common question, and Yamaha and Performer Magazine have teamed up to help guide you towards the best USB interface for your money....
How to Set Up the Ideal Home Recording Studio
Read our expert guide to setting up your home recording studio and home studio equipment, co-presented by Yamaha. Welcome to the first in a four-part series that will provide real-world advice for...
Yamaha HPH-MT8 Review
How do the Yamaha HPH-MT8 Studio Monitor Headphones stack up against their lower-priced MT5 lineup mates? Last month we reviewed out the $99 HPH-MT5 headphones from Yamaha, and at that price point,...
[REVIEW] Yamaha HPH-MT5 Studio Monitor Headphones
The Yamaha HPH-MT5 Studio Monitor Headphones have earned our editor's pick as the best home studio headphones under $100. PROS: great frequency response, good isolation, very comfortable. CONS:...
Yamaha HPH-MT7W Studio Monitor Headphones Review
The comfy and affordable Yamaha HPH-MT7W Studio Monitor Headphones would make an excellent addition to any home studio rig. We urge you to take a look at all the positives we listed in the “pros”...
Steinberg UR22 USB Audio Interface REVIEW
Steinberg UR22 USB Audio Interface Review PROS: Super-portable, rugged enclosure, lightweight, affordable, easy to use. CONS: None. PRICE: $149 Tracking with the Steinberg UR22 is a snap and since...
IN-DEPTH REVIEW AND VIDEOS: YAMAHA Reface Series Keyboards
YAMAHA Reface Series Keyboards PROS: Fantastic design, functionality and sounds. CONS: Mini keys may turn off some users, price is at the upper limit. (price has been reduced since our initial...
Yamaha AG06 Audio Interface/Mixer Review
Yamaha AG06 Audio Interface/Mixer - $199 PROS: Small size, good price, plenty of I/O configurations. CONS: None. Interfaces have gone from desktop-sized to smaller than a laptop, and Yamaha’s AG...
Steinberg UR12 USB Audio Interface Review
Steinberg UR12 USB Audio Interface - $99 PROS: Simple, small, ultra compatible. CONS: None. There are a lot of companies making USB interfaces. Some claim to be portable, and are too big, and others...