audio-hardware

Mastering for Vinyl: Essential tips for a warm, timeless sound. Optimize dynamic range, frequency balance, and more to achieve high-quality vinyl records

The Audio Recording Terminology article you need. A glossary with all the Recoding Studio terms to understand the concepts and audio terms

From $100 to $1000, we've picked out the best studio monitor speakers for every budget in 2023. Find out which is the best for you!

Understanding Chorus, Flangers & Phasers; What are their notable differences, how do they work, and how can I use them?

Music production tips for beginners to begin laying down tracks with confidence while keeping costs to a minimum with a home studio setup.

A DJ Controller is both a turntable and a mixer, connecting to DJ software on your laptop. A Mixer is a device designed for Mixing only.

With so many MIDI devices on the market, how do you pick the right one? Let's explore the many factors that play into choosing a USB MIDI controller.

A digital mixer can help you produce great sounding mixes in the studio, but only if you're ready to use them to their fullest potential.

Everyone needs a strong bass VST in their arsenal. Today, we look through some of the best bass VST plugins available on the market!

Struggling to sift through all the choices in music production laptops? Let's break down the jargon and help you find the best music production laptops!

Most producers want to work within a single system. Macs and PCs are the two most viable options. When it comes to Mac vs PC for music production, who wins?

Making great music that just doesn't translate when played back on small speakers? Todays article has you covered on everything to consider to fix that!

Let's dive into the concept of gain staging, how to keep a good handle on it, and where it applies in both the digital and analogue worlds. Gain staging is essential so let's learn!

Thinking outside the box gives your electronic drums serious flair. Let's check out four tips that can get your electronic drums sounding better than ever!

Today, we're taking an in-depth look at studio monitor setup as well as placement and calibration. Let us help you to make the most out of your sound!

Studio soundproofing is the act of stopping sound from leaking in and out of your space. Check out these great ways to make studio soundproofing a reality!

Becoming a DJ takes time, effort, practice, and experience. But you have to start somewhere. Let's look at 5 steps you can take to learn how to become a DJ.

Logic would dictate that if guitars and basses present differences, so would guitar vs. bass amps. But what are these differences, and what for?

Mix bus compression has for me, always been something that plays a huge part in any mix. Let's find out if mix bus compression is right for you too!

It's entirely viable to perform the mixing process without the use of external hardware. Here are 5 tips for mixing in the box.

Nowadays, learning to play bass is pretty popular. This being the case, it seems like a good time to provide an article on choosing your first bass guitar.

Today, I'm here to provide you with some cheap audio gear that won't break the bank but will offer serious bang for your buck.

Today, I'd like to address some information that'll help beginners as well as the more experienced when it comes to picking up your first electric guitar.

There are several types of stereo microphone techniques to try out. Let's go over what you'll need to know to record in stereo, and look at 5 positions.

How can your studio stand out against so many popping up each day? Check out these tips to promote your recording studio the right way.

Chances are you've considered picking up a midi keyboard. This article aims to help make choosing the right one a walk in the park!

All that gear and software can get pretty expensive. Don't fear. If you're looking to save a buck or two this year, check out these 25 Mac free plugins.

Many of us know what an audio compressor is for and why we use them. This article explains how the audio compressor parameters work.

There's a unique quality to recording a live band in the studio. If you want to break into recording live bands, here are five tips to get you started.

Picking out a pair of studio headphones is like pulling a needle from a haystack. Let's narrow down the choices and find the best studio headphones for you.

There are plenty of useful tools every studio can use, and many of them don't cost much at all. Everyone should have these six cheap studio tools on hand.

As recording engineers or recording artists, there is a very high likelihood that you've encounter clipping before. So, what is clipping?

One technique used in vocal mixing is doubling vocals. Here we'll go over what doubling vocals means, how to do it, and why it's effective.

Looking to buy your first studio microphone? This guide will help you make the right decision in picking your studio microphone.

As long as you follow these three simple tips, you can make sure that when you do buy new audio equipment, it’s 100% worth it.

Audio cables. We all need them and often we end up with way too many of them. But how much attention do you give to them?

So how do we go about getting a warm mix? Check out these four tips and see if you can’t turn up the temperature in your productions.

All microphones have one thing in common, they are used to record audio. However, microphone polar patterns are what differentiates them.

Delay is one of the most popular, versatile, and fun tools a producer can work with. Here are five delay types and their several applications.

Amp modelers are pieces of software or hardware that emulate the sounds and tones of various physical amplifiers, like having a digital "all-in-one" amp.

One of the most common topics that I get asked about is audio compressors. Let's delve into the circuitry and find out which one is right for which job.

Reamping is a relatively simple recording technique that gives you options, saves time, and opens the door for new layers of sound. Learn how to Reamp here

In this article, we discuss the 3 most popular microphone types. We examine their strengths, weaknesses, and most common applications.

These three techniques will help you to make the most of what sampling has to offer. Whether you're new to it or not, these techniques aren't to miss.

In this article, we discuss the use of compression and dynamics control in your mixes. The goal is to control transients and keep clarity while mixing.

So you've decided to venture out into the recording world. Let us guide you through what to look for when picking up your first high quality preamp.

Choosing a computer audio interface thats meets your music production needs, and allows for integration of already existing equipment and further growth.

In this article we will help you choose the best studio monitors for you, depending on your needs and budget, so you can start mixing your songs properly