Solid State Logic (SSL) consoles have been the choice of world-class studios for decades. However,...
Home Recording
How to record music using recording gear, software and instruments.
How to Record Like a Pro from Home
GETTING STARTED In the world of studio recording, when we think back to 15 years ago, there are...
SSL SiX REVIEW
At the time of this review the COVID Pandemic has forced a lot of creative types to work from...
STUDIO TEST FINAL REPORT: AUDIO-TECHNICA AT2020USBi Mic & ATH-M40x Headphones (PART 2)
We Had A Producer Put the AUDIO-TECHNICA AT2020USBi Mic & ATH-M40x Headphones Through Their Paces. Here’s What He Found... I tried the ATH-M40X headphones in several applications. I listened to...
STUDIO TEST FINAL REPORT: AUDIO-TECHNICA AT2020USBi Mic & ATH-M40x Headphones
We Had A Producer Put the AUDIO-TECHNICA AT2020USBi Mic & ATH-M40x Headphones Through Their Paces. Here’s What He Found. [Editor’s Note: Back in August we put out a call for readers to win a...
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...
5 Key Concepts in The Quest For Better Studio Monitoring
Recording and The Quest for Better Monitoring WHAT’S YOUR WEAKEST SIGNAL LINK? One of the most important aspects of engineering that you have to grasp is that quality can only be as good as the...
REVIEW: SONAR Platinum by Cakewalk
Sonar Platinum by Cakewalk – pricing options include full purchase (appx $500) or select the membership model ($49/mo) PROS: Flexible pricing options, plenty of virtual instruments and options,...
WATCH: Get to Know The Shure MOTIV MVi
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up is a helpful clip that shows off the new Shure MOTIV MVi. The Shure MOTIV...
REVIEW: Blue Microphones Hummingbird Condenser Microphone
Blue Microphones Hummingbird Condenser Microphone - $299 PROS: Great design, easy to pivot head, excellent sound. CONS: None. Condenser mics are great for picking up the “acoustic-ness” of pretty...
REVIEW: Audio-Technica ATH-R70x Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-R70x Headphones - $349 PROS: Lightweight, great design, excellent audio quality. CONS: Slightly pricey. Headphones in a studio environment are a must - they’re excellent...
What Modern Vocalists Can Learn From The RCA 77-DX Microphone
FLASHBACK: 1954 RCA 77-DX Microphone HISTORY The RCA 77-DX microphone was originally intended for television use, which is why its finish is low-gloss umber-gray enamel – for eliminating glare. HOW...
20 MIDI Tips To Improve Your Tracks Now
MIDI limiting. No hardware needed—add a constant value to MIDI velocities to create limiting (Fig. 1). After limiting, if needed subtract a constant to set the ceiling. Sometimes DAWs beat MIDI. The...