Read our review on the next-gen KRK ROKIT 5 G4 studio monitors... We already have a set of...
Home Recording
How to record music using recording gear, software and instruments.
Warm Audio WA273-EQ REVIEW
Learn why the Warm Audio WA273 EQ might just be the "must-have" piece of kit for your home studio...
REVIEW: TC Electronic TC2290-DT Digital Delay
TC Electronic TC2290-DT Desktop-Controlled Plug-in TC’s delay units were pretty much industry...
From Practice Rooms to the Laundromats: In The Studio with The Stationary Set
http://youtu.be/DRwW9XKZS_c ALBUM INFO The Stationary Set Haunt On Recording Studio: Secret Society, Brooklyn, NY Record label: Self-released Release date: April 2012 Producer: Mike Beck and The...
Recording & Mixing Guitars in the Studio
Part 1 of 2 What’s the best way to record and mix electric and acoustic guitars? We have found that there is no “one way” to do anything in the studio, but here are some tried and true methods that...
In the Studio with Jimmy Herring
Widespread Panic Guitarist Explores Backwards Reverb and the EBow On getting in the right mindset to record: “The studio can be a somewhat clinical atmosphere. Sometimes it’s difficult to get...
Wicked Audio Solus Headphones
PROS: Comfort, in-line volume control, stereo/mono switch for DJs. CONS: Good, not great sound quality. Short cable. PRICE: $60 So let’s address the elephant in the room. Wicked Audio’s new Solus...
Giving a Grand Piano Some Teeth: In The Studio With Ted Hu
PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? As a pianist, the most important thing was to find the right piano. Unlike other musicians, we don't usually have the luxury of...
Mixing Vintage Gear with ’60s Nashville Production Techniques
In The Studio with Adela & Jude I Don't Know by Adela & Jude PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? We spent three years on our debut record, first recording in...
Audix FP7 Drum Mic Kit
PROS: Great selection, construction, price. Plenty of applications. CONS: None. PRICE: $675 MSRP LISTEN NOW to a clip of the Audix mics in action**:...
Yamaha MGP16X Mixer
PROS: Plenty of channels, good FX selection, iPhone compatibility. CONS: Might be overkill for the average band. PRICE: $799 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDj1WTq1RxA Yamaha makes items that range...
Cutting & Mixing an Analog Album at Home with Ryan Lee Crosby
PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? At the beginning, I had a handful of new songs that were written very quickly, in a sudden burst of inspiration. Then, I...
Review: iConnect MIDI
Pros: Seemingly magical feature set, low latency, solid construction and utilitarian design. Cons: Won’t charge connected iOS devices, no support for Android devices, not bus powered when connected...