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REVIEW: PreSonus Revelator io24 USB-C Audio Interface

Small format interfaces usually fall into three categories: A device meant for musicians, a device that’s meant for a podcaster, and one that does both, but not all that well. PreSonus has bridged the gap with a DAW interface that works across the board as a practical...

PreSonus Introduces PreSonus Sphere Global Community

PreSonus® has launched PreSonus Sphere, a global community of creative enthusiasts and respected...

WIN a pair of KRK CLASSIC 5 Professional Studio Monitors

Time to level-up your home studio? KRK Systems is celebrating 35 years of being Behind Great...

REVIEW: RODE NT-USB Mini USB Microphone

We’ve been reviewing USB mics for over a decade -- varying sizes, features, and price points. When...

News From NAMM: Focusrite relaunches iTrack Solo & iTrack Studio With Lightning

by Benjamin Ricci | Jan 22, 2015 | Home Recording

NAMM Show 2015, Anaheim, CA, January 22, 2015 — Focusrite relaunch iTrack Solo and iTrack Studio - their interface and bundle for recording on iPad®, Mac, and PC - now updated with Lightning™...

Cakewalk Shakes Up the World of Recording Software

by Benjamin Ricci | Jan 15, 2015 | Best DAW Software, Industry News

Cakewalk, dedicated to powerful and thoughtfully designed software for modern musicians, announces global availability of a brand new SONAR product lineup and a revolutionary new model for buying...

A Musician’s Guide to The Artist/Producer Relationship

by Zac Cataldo & Brent Godin | Jan 12, 2015 | Home Recording

An In-Depth Look at Working Together In The Studio When you enter a recording studio you are beginning a relationship with at least one new person – the recording engineer. A lot is riding on this...

Go Behind The Scenes of David Bronson’s New Album ‘Questions’

by Benjamin Ricci | Dec 17, 2014 | Music Production

David Bronson: Embracing Collaboration in the Studio to Craft a Warm, Soul-Infused Rock Album PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? Godfrey Diamond: We basically did...

WATCH: Audio-Technica “Ask Me Anything” with Matt McArthur of The Record Company

by Benjamin Ricci | Dec 15, 2014 | Home Recording

After graduating from the Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor’s degree in music production and engineering, Matt McArthur co-founded New England’s first professional nonprofit recording studio...

Avoid These Six Mistakes When Recording Your Next Album

by Benjamin Ricci | Dec 9, 2014 | Home Recording, Music Production

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

by Zac Cataldo & Brent Godin | Dec 2, 2014 | Music Recording Plugins & Apps

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

by Benjamin Ricci | Dec 1, 2014 | Best Studio Monitor 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

by Benjamin Ricci | Dec 1, 2014 | Home Recording, Live Sound

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

by Benjamin Ricci | Nov 20, 2014 | Music Production

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...

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