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iZotope Neoverb (An Honest Review With Audio Demos)

Nathan Scholz

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

Rowan Frizell

Fusing Sound Design & Architectural Principles (Interview With Ténèbre)

Joel Pearson

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Sonarworks Reference 4 Review (Can It Replace Acoustic Treatment?)

Steven Taddei, AuD

The Vocal EQ Chart (Vocal Frequency Ranges + EQ Tips)

Sean Fitzjohn

Music Branding Strategies For The Modern Artist & Musician

CIPHR (John Dobie)

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Jammy MIDI Guitar Honest Review (+Discount Code Inside)

Kieran Whitehouse

Boss Katana MKI vs MKII (5 Critical Differences)

Kieran Whitehouse

Breaking Down Facebook’s New “Music Guidelines”

Kieran Whitehouse

8 Cool Musical Gadgets That Break Modern Convention

Rowan Frizell

MIT Created A Musical Representation Of COVID-19. Listen To It Here.

Kieran Whitehouse

Fighting Fire: A DnB Charity LP To Provide Aid To Australia’s Fire Crisis

Sean Fitzjohn

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8 Stunning Residential Recording Studios With Accommodation

Kieran Whitehouse

8 Recording Studios With Accommodation Whether you’re a multi-platinum selling artist or just a hobbyist musician you’re likely...

Studio Setup Ideas

10 Modern Home Studio Setups That Nail The Vibe

Kieran Whitehouse

A Collection Of Modern Home Studio Setups It’s no secret nowadays that you don’t need to spend millions...

Studio Setup Ideas

3 Incredible Star Wars Themed Music Studios

Sean Fitzjohn

A Collection Of Star Wars Inspired Music Studios One facet of popular culture that is as much of...

Lighting & Decor Studio Setup Ideas

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8 Best Microphone Suspension Boom Arms (2020 Updated)

Pip Dolan

We review 8 popular microphone boom suspension arms. Options to suit the budget-conscious and those who want full-blown...

Accessories

7 Insane Value Music Production Laptops Under $1000 (2020)

Sean Fitzjohn

We review 7 of the best music production laptops under $1000. Mid-range price point — best bang for...

Studio Gear

Audient iD4 vs iD14 vs iD22 (Comparison & Shootout)

Chris Voykovich

Audient’s iD interfaces are professional, sleek, and very affordable, but which is right for you? What are the...

Buyer Guides Studio Gear

Logic Pro X vs Pro Tools (8 Categories, Who Wins?)

Kieran Whitehouse

Apple’s Logic Pro X and Avid’s Pro Tools are two titans of pro audio software/ Both have similar...

Buyer Guides DAWs

12AX7 vs 12AT7 vs 12AU7 Tube Shootout (Differences, Which To Buy)

Nathan Scholz

Confused about which tubes to get? What are the differences between 12AX7 vs 12AT7 vs 12AU7 tubes? Learn...

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Music Production Tips

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How To Make A Mix Sound Wider (9 Practical Stereo Width Tips)

Reinier Klaassen

Learn to create width with clever arranging. Know when to use reverb for width. Use EQ to separate...

Music Production & Recording Tips

Reverb Cheat Sheet (A Complete How-To Guide)

Music Production & Recording Tips

Mixing Low End (8 Tips For Bigger, Bolder Bass)

Music Production & Recording Tips

How To Layer Synth Bass (Step By Step Guide To Fuller, Fatter Sounds)

Music Production & Recording Tips

Music Marketing Tips

Get Your Music Heard

Streaming Payouts Per Platform In 2020 (+Royalties Calculator)

Sean Fitzjohn

How much does each streaming platform payout? Use our streaming payouts calculator to see how much you can...

Music Marketing Tips

Is Selling Beats Online Profitable? (& How Much Can You Make?)

Music Marketing Tips

8 Best Websites To Sell Your Beats Online Fast In 2020 (Reviewed)

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5 Tips To Writing A Music Press Release (That Won’t Go Ignored)

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Why Is My Microphone Buzzing? (11 Common Causes)

Pip Dolan

Struggling to get a clean signal? Dealing with a buzz that’s driving you nuts? Learn how to troubleshoot...

Ask The Hive Recording Tips

ASIO4All Mac Equivalent (A Complete Beginners Guide)

Sean Fitzjohn

Do you still need to use ASIO4ALL in 2020? Does ASIO4ALL for Mac exist? What is the ASIO4ALL...

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Bridge vs Neck Pickup (When You Should Use Each)

Ben Fletcher

Why do electric guitar pickups have different sounds? What affects the tone of your guitar pickups? What is...

Ask The Hive Guitar Tech

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Serum vs Massive: Shootout & Comparison (Who Wins?)

Alex Joyce

Serum and Massive are two popular workhorse synths that you’ve definitely heard of. How do they stack up...

Buyer Guides Plugins

Izotope Ozone 9 Review (Is It Worth The Money?)

Nathan Scholz

iZotope Ozone 9 is an all-in-one mastering plugin with many professional features. Learn the difference between Ozone Elements,...

Buyer Guides Plugins

6 Best Single-Coil Pickups For Your Stratocaster (2020)

Reinier Klaassen

Find the best Stratocaster pickups that work for you. Get a fresh perspective on aftermarket pickups. Check out...

Buyer Guides Guitar Pickups

10 Best Mini Distortion Pedals (That Money Can Buy In 2020)

Nathan Scholz

There are a huge number of mini distortion pedals on the market for you to choose from. We’ve...

Buyer Guides Guitar Pedals

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I Enrolled At Point Blank Music School (Here’s My Review)

Charlie Cummings

Having recently finished my undergraduate degree, this summer seemed like the perfect time to finally commit some serious...

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6 Of The Best Audio Interfaces For Beginners (2020)

Rowan Frizell

Looking to get started with music production? We compare a range of the best audio interfaces for beginners...

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How To Start Producing Music (Chapter 1: Equipment)

Kieran Whitehouse

Unsure of where to start with music production? We uncover the 10 most essential components of getting started....

Buyer Guides

What Is An Audio Interface Used For? (Read This Before You Buy)

Chris HyoRok Lee

What is an audio interface? How do they help with recording and monitoring? Find out why interfaces are...

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7 Music Studio Cable Management Hacks For Producers

Sean Fitzjohn

Get rid of ugly cables (or at least hide them) forever Calm your inner neat-freak with these pro-audio...

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