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6 GarageBand Alternatives For Windows (That Don’t Suck)

Rowan Frizell

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7 Most Famous Recording Studios in LA (Ever Built)

Rowan Frizell

Los Angeles is still considered the heart of American media culture. We look at 7 of the most...

Studio Setup Ideas

7 Most Famous Recording Studios In London Ever Built

Rodrigo Sanchez

London is a powerhouse of musical culture and history. We look at 7 of the most iconic music...

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10 Music Studio Decor Ideas (To Transform Your Workspace)

Pip Dolan

Are your walls lacking a bit of character? Is your studio in need of some identity? Home studio...

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7 Best EQ Pedals For Guitar (All Budgets)

Reinier Klaassen

What are the best EQ pedals on the market today? We review 7 of the best EQ pedals...

Guitar Pedals

11 Best Music Production Schools Of All Time

Kieran Whitehouse

Looking to level up your production skills? We’ve rounded up 9 of the best music production schools you...

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Gibson Neck Profiles (Comparison + Which Is Right For You?)

Chris Lee

We run through the most common types of guitar neck profiles An in-depth look at what makes Gibson...

Electric Guitars

Cloudlifter Alternative Shootout (Fethead vs Dynamite vs Durham vs McBoost)

Vinny Kaul

Looking for cheaper or more feature-packed alternatives to the Cloudlifter CL-1? We’ve gathered 4 fantastic mic activators for...

Studio Gear

JBL Flip 5 vs Flip 6 (Differences & Which Is Right For You)

The Flip is one of JBL’s most successful bluetooth products It’s popular for its compact, simple, and high-quality...

Bluetooth Speakers

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The Best Ableton Live Export Settings (For Each Type Of Project)

Confused about the best Ableton Live export settings? Learn how to set the correct file export length Learn...

LUFS vs DBFS Explained Simply (Clearing Up The Confusion)

Upward vs Downward Compression (What’s The Difference?)

Where To Place Bass Traps In Your Home Studio (Full Guide)

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TuneCore vs DistroKid (Which Distributor Is Best?)

Are DistroKid and TuneCore the same thing? Does TuneCore copyright your music? Can I use both DistroKid and...

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16 Bit vs 24 Bit (Clearing Up The Confusion)

How does bit depth affect audio quality and other recording parameters? What bit depth is best for recording,...

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48kHz vs 96kHz: Differences, Which To Use (And WHY)

Shelby Lock

Can humans hear the difference between 44.1 kHz and 96 kHz? Do higher sample rates sound better? When...

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Can Phantom Power Damage Equipment? (ANSWERED!)

Kieran Whitehouse

Phantom power, or 48-volt DC power, is primarily used in the audio industry when recording with condenser microphones....

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Brandon Stoner

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Adrian Wengenroth

In the market for a pair of custom in-ear monitors? We round up 5 of the best brands...

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Every DJ can relate to the anxiety of storing and moving their precious gear to and from performances....

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Types Of Guitar Amplifiers (Pros, Cons & Selection Tips)

What are the different types of guitar amplifiers? How do I choose the right guitar amplifier? How do...

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7 Weird MIDI Controllers That Defy Convention

Discover some of the weird MIDI Controllers on the market Learn how you can use these controllers Find...

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