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PreSonus Quantum 2626 Thunderbolt Interface Review
We recently upgraded some of the office Macs to new machines, and along with some speed boosts and...
PreSonus Introduces PreSonus Sphere Global Community
PreSonus® has launched PreSonus Sphere, a global community of creative enthusiasts and respected...
Avoid These Six Mistakes When Recording Your Next Album
Not getting press? Shocker – maybe it’s because your band’s last album sounds like absolute ass. Sorry to be so blunt, but just because you CAN record on your laptop doesn’t mean you’re qualified to...
Performer’s Ultimate Guide to Modulation FX Part 1
We have a lot of guitarists who come through the studio and they have an idea what they want their recordings to sound like, but have no idea how to articulate those ideas in terms of effects we use...
WATCH: The Differences Between Open-Back and Closed-Back Headphones
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up in the series is a helpful clip that outlines the basics to understanding...
WATCH: Audio-Technica’s “Ask Me Anything” with Producer/Engineer Michael Beinhorn
Across his accomplished career, producer Michael Beinhorn has worked with some of the biggest names in rock and beyond – including Herbie Hancock, Marilyn Manson, Soundgarden, The Red Hot Chili...
In The Studio With Andrew St. James
19-Year-Old Bay Area Native Demos in Raunchy Bathrooms to Inspire Dusty, Vintage Sound PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? Not very structured at all. Much like the...
MUST WATCH: Understanding Headphone and Earphone Specifications
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up in the series is a helpful clip that outlines the basics to understanding...
MUST WATCH: Understanding Mic Specifications – Part 4 – Electrical Output
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up in the series is a helpful clip that outlines the basics to understanding...
WATCH: Audio-Technica Presents “How to Mic A Zombie”
Zombies exist solely in the realm of fiction -- or DO they? Audio-Technica thinks it better to be safe than sorry. Surviving in a zombie apocalypse relies on preparedness in every aspect of life --...
Mackie CR3 3” Multimedia Monitors Review PLUS Video
Mackie CR3 3” Multimedia Monitors - $99 PROS: GREAT price, great sound, worth it! CONS: NONE! In the past, the gap between computer speakers and studio monitors was a pretty big one, but Mackie has...
Performer’s Ultimate Guide to Microphone Selection Part 2
With so many models to choose from, what should you look for in picking your next microphone? We like to think of picking a microphone like picking a car. First jot down what features are you...