When you have an idea for a song–a lyric, maybe a little melody–what do you do next? Enter:...
Home Recording
How to record music using recording gear, software and instruments.
Audio-Technica Releases Limited-Edition AT2020V and AT2020USB+V
Visually striking AT2020 mics with reflective silver finish are ideal for content creators, video...
The 5 Best Things to Spend Money On For Your Studio
[Ed. note -- This article was originally published at www.sonarworks.com – it has been...
GEAR REVIEW: Ear Trumpet Labs Louise Microphone
Ear Trumpet Labs Louise Microphone - $499 PROS: Well made, consistently great sound quality. CONS: Slightly expensive, retro design might that not be for everyone. Ear Trumpet Labs blend the old...
8 Commonly Overlooked Ways to Save Money on Your Album Production Costs
If you're like most of the musicians that we see coming into the studio, you don't have a major label financing the recording/mixing/mastering of your album. Most artists have to pay for the...
GEAR REVIEW: MACKIE DL32R Rack-Mounted Digital Mixer
MACKIE DL32R Rack-Mounted Digital Mixer - $1999 Pros: Super flexible as a DAW or a Live Mixer, quality construction. Cons: Only works with iOS, no Android compatibility....
GEAR REVIEW: Blue Microphones Mo-Fi Powered Hi-Fidelity Headphones
Blue Microphones Mo-Fi Powered Hi-Fidelity Headphones - $349 PROS: Excellent sound quality, unique design. CONS: A tad weighty, long sessions may cause fatigue. For any serious musician or engineer,...
GEAR TEST: Putting Audio-Technica’s Wireless Camera-Mount Systems Through Their Paces
I always lament how frustrating it is to get a quick setup for a basic video interview. So when I was given the opportunity to take a test run of the Audio-Technica System 10 camera mount wireless...
New PreSonus Studio 192 Audio Interface Doubles as Studio Command Center
PreSonus® is pleased to announce the Studio 192 USB 3.0 Audio Interface and Studio Command Center. The new 26 x 32 interface records at up to 192 kHz and combines eight digitally controlled XMAX™...
Mackie Redesigns and Expands ProFX Series
Mackie today announces the launch of ProFXv2 Series Professional Effects Mixers. The redesigned ProFXv2 series features an all-new preamp design and powerful new effects engine, delivering unmatched...
How To Seamlessly Incorporate Synths & MIDI in Your Next Project
How To Seamlessly Incorporate Synths & MIDI in Your Next Project When some musicians hear the words “synthesizers” and “MIDI,” images of dayglow t-shirts and frizzed out ’80s hairdos flash...
BEHIND THE SCENES: Mexican Institute of Sound + Toy Selectah Hit The Studio For Compass Project
STUDIO DIARY: with Mexican Institute of Sound + Toy Selectah Recording around the globe with a cast of nearly 100 artists http://youtu.be/g2HpCZ5DCis A very important matter is the fact that we’ve...
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...