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WATCH: Why you should choose fire retardant acoustic foam
Our friends at VocalBoothToGo have posted a handy video series with a number of topics dedicated...
Don’t Forget About Acoustics and Soundproofing When Designing a Home Studio
It goes without question that in today’s competitive music industry, you will need to invest in a...
5 Key Concepts in The Quest For Better Studio Monitoring
Recording and The Quest for Better Monitoring WHAT’S YOUR WEAKEST SIGNAL LINK? One of the most important aspects of engineering that you have to grasp is that quality can only be as good as the...
Up Close and Personal With Diamond Thug at Boston’s Converse Rubber Tracks
Boston’s Converse Rubber Tracks Studio isn’t just another strategic musical landmark from arguably one of the most culturally forward brands in the nation. It subsequently makes for one hell of a...
How to Properly Incorporate Presets Into Your Recording Sessions
In Defense of Presets And How to Incorporate Them Into Your Studio Sessions A TIME & PLACE FOR EVERYTHING Life is too full to do everything, all the time. Ultimately, even within music, you’ll...
The Home Recording Issue Is Here!
This month Performer Magazine presents another jam-packed special issue, featuring everything you need to know about home recording and home studios. INSIDE: build your own studio, the history of...
Sneak Peek: Converse Rubber Tracks Studio Opening in Boston
July 1st marks the grand opening of Converse Rubber Tracks studio in Boston, making it Converse's third permanent recording studio worldwide. At the feet of their World Headquarters at Boston's...
GEAR REVIEW: Blue Microphones Mo-Fi Powered Hi-Fidelity Headphones
Blue Microphones Mo-Fi Powered Hi-Fidelity Headphones - $349 PROS: Excellent sound quality, unique design. CONS: A tad weighty, long sessions may cause fatigue. For any serious musician or engineer,...
BEHIND THE SCENES: Mexican Institute of Sound + Toy Selectah Hit The Studio For Compass Project
STUDIO DIARY: with Mexican Institute of Sound + Toy Selectah Recording around the globe with a cast of nearly 100 artists http://youtu.be/g2HpCZ5DCis A very important matter is the fact that we’ve...
Steinberg UR12 USB Audio Interface Review
Steinberg UR12 USB Audio Interface - $99 PROS: Simple, small, ultra compatible. CONS: None. There are a lot of companies making USB interfaces. Some claim to be portable, and are too big, and others...
Avoid These Six Mistakes When Recording Your Next Album
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...
WATCH: The Differences Between Open-Back and Closed-Back 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...