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Home Recording
How to record music using recording gear, software and instruments.
Producer Tony Succar’s Tips for Building a Studio from Scratch
Hi, my name is Tony Succar, I’m a producer/arranger, composer and artist based out of Miami. I...
Audio-Technica Celebrates 25th Anniversary of AT4050 Condenser Microphone
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, is celebrating the...
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...
Review: PreSonus BlueTube DP V2
Pros: Small size, simple to use, real tube tone, affordable. Cons: None. Price: $229 Digital recording keeps refining itself with software, but the analog warmth was often relegated to...
Manufacturer Profile: G-Sonique
Creating Unique VST Plug-ins Started in 2007 by two musicians who wanted digital gear that sounded as good as the analog they couldn't afford, G-Sonique has dedicated themselves to making incredible...