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How to record music using recording gear, software and instruments.

Black Lion Audio Auteur MkIII 2-Channel Microphone Preamp REVIEW

When it comes to recording, one buzzword is always “preamp.” With Black Lion Audio’s Auteur MKIII mic preamp, a small format studio can now really deliver a robust and clear signal to any DAW. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2-Sn3kQQAU It’s a two-channel unit with...

Performer’s FREE Guide to Mic Basics for Streaming Audio & Podcasting

Looking to get the best sound for your a/v streaming projects, or thinking about jumping into the...

IK Multimedia Axe I/O Interface REVIEW

How about an interface that’s optimized for guitarists, with guitar related software that will...

How to Get the Best Sound for Streaming Audio

Welcome to the third in a multi-part series that will focus on microphone basics and capturing...

Studio Diary: Razormaze

by Performer Magazine | May 7, 2012 | Interviews and Features, Music Production

Re-Amping Strings To Save Time, and Recording Intricate Parts Track by Track In The Studio with Razormaze’s Alex Citrone Miseries by...

How To Build Your Own FX Pedals

by Spence Koehler | Apr 16, 2012 | Best Guitar Picks, Effects Pedals, & Accessories, Live Sound, Music Recording Plugins & Apps

WHY WE USE FX PEDALS Guitar effects pedals, or stompboxes, are something that just about every guitar player has at least one of. Purists may say they only need the volume knob on their guitar and...

In The Studio With The Lights Out

by Benjamin Ricci | Apr 3, 2012 | Music Production

Mixing Modern Production with Stadium Rock Ambience Band Name: The Lights Out Rishava Green: vocals, guitar Matt King: bass, vocals Jesse...

Manufacturer Profile: iZotope

by Garrett Frierson | Apr 3, 2012 | Best DAW Software, Music Production, Music Recording Plugins & Apps

Making Home Studios Sound Like The Hit Factory Many DIY musicians find themselves at a loss when it comes to that perfect sheen heard on major label recordings. The secret? iZotope. No other company...

Sennheiser Partners with UniqueSquared to Bring Mobile Studio to Austin During SXSW

by Benjamin Ricci | Mar 6, 2012 | Home Recording, Industry News

Audio specialist Sennheiser announced that it has partnered with music retailer UniqueSquared to bring a 45-foot mobile recording studio bus to Austin during its world-famous music week between...

SPEAKER REVIEW: Axiom Audio M3 v3 Speakers

by Benjamin Ricci | Feb 29, 2012 | Best Studio Monitors

The Axiom M3 speakers are in a class by themselves. For a pair of hi-fi bookshelf speakers under $500, they’re practically a steal. For our purposes, we put the M3s through a variety of tests, both...

GEAR REVIEW: iFrogz EarPollution Mogul Headphones

by Benjamin Ricci | Feb 29, 2012 | Best Studio Monitor Headphones

Pros: none to speak of. Cons: poor sound, cheap construction, muffled bass and mids. Specs: Driver Unit: 50 mm Impedance: 32 ohms Sensitivity: 116 dB Frequency Response: 10-30,000 Hz Cord Length:1.5...

Studio Inspiration From Beyond The Grave

by Performer Magazine | Feb 29, 2012 | Interviews and Features, Music Production

Late Night Funeral Home Recording with My Friend Autumn photos by Dodi Strunk PROJECT INFO: Band Name: My Friend Autumn (Matt Cummins)...

Bob Ludwig’s Tips for Home Recorders

by Benjamin Ricci | Feb 3, 2012 | Interviews and Features, Music Production, Music Recording Plugins & Apps

Bob Ludwig, while technically needing no introduction, will still get one here. Why? Because the man deserves it for all the amazing work he’s done in the field of mastering. As one of the top...