In this era of social distancing, music creators are finding new ways to collaborate safely from...
Home Recording
How to record music using recording gear, software and instruments.
Guerilla Home Recording with Couchsleepers’ Harrison Hsiang
Part 1: Drums I record all my music myself in my two-bedroom apartment. These days, I’ve assembled...
SSL2+ 2×4 USB Audio Interface REVIEW
Solid State Logic (SSL) consoles have been the choice of world-class studios for decades. However,...
How To Build Your Own Home Studio
HOW TO BUILD A PROFESSIONAL HOME STUDIO Construct a Great Space & Choose The Right Gear So you want to build a home studio? I own Night Train Studios in Westford, MA, a 1,000 sq. ft recording...
Win An Audio-Technica AT2020USBi Microphone & ATH-M40x Headphones PLUS Get Featured in Print!
Performer is giving away 3 (three) really cool recording bundles this month, each featuring the fantastic new high-resolution digital output AT2020USBi mic that includes USB and Lightning output...
In Defense of Digital: What You ACTUALLY Miss About Analog Tape
[Editor's note - for the other side of the story, you can delve into our analog tape issue. We feel it's always important to look at things from both sides.] If I had a dollar for every time I heard...
Shure PGAStudioKit4 Microphone Kit Review
SHURE PGASTUDIOKIT4 MIC KIT PROS: Great selection of mics, all accessories & case included. CONS: None. PRICE: $299 Shure has been making quality microphones for decades at decent prices, all of...
The 4 Elements That Separate a Good Mix From a Great Mix
The first thing to understand about music is that it's completely subjective. You might make music for yourself, you might make music for an audience, but the audience will always form their own...
Cut The Crap: What is a Filter & Why is it Your Most Important Mix Tool?
Cut The Crap: What is a Filter & Why is it Your Most Important Mix Tool? Welcome to the wonderful world of music mixing! Your assignment today is to make everything sound great: huge drums,...
WATCH NOW: How To Record Strings
Our friends at Audio-Technica have a new series of "how to" videos up on YouTube. Today we're sharing an awesome clip on How to Record Strings. Enjoy!
Audio-Technica ATH-M70x Headphones Review
Audio-Technica ATH-M70x Headphones Review - $299 PROS: sound great, well built, comfortable. CONS: none. The problem with headphones is finding a set that can work for the studio as well as personal...
WATCH NOW – How to Record Acoustic Piano
Our friends at Audio-Technica have a new series of "how to" videos up on YouTube. Below we're sharing the clip on How to Record Acoustic Piano. Enjoy!
WATCH NOW – Basic Recording Techniques: The Small Ensemble (via Audio-Technica)
Our friends at Audio-Technica have a new series of "how to" videos up on YouTube. Below we're sharing the clip on Small Ensemble Recording Techniques. Enjoy!