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Looking to save money? These DIY music studio ideas are a good place to start. Ikea music studio hacks to impress even Thomas Edison ...

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Featuring studios that have absolutely nailed their interior design. Get ideas on how to turn your basic home studio into a proper cr...

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Rowan FrizellJuly 24, 2019

Looking to get started with music production? We compare a range of the best audio interfaces for beginners in 2019. ...

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Sean FitzjohnJuly 22, 2019

Bundles are the perfect choice for those looking to get started with music production. We compare 5 of the most cost-effective and hi...

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10 Of The Best Vocal Microphones Under $700

Kieran WhitehouseJuly 19, 2019

Shoestring budget but itching to record quality vocals? We compare 10 of the best vocal microphones money can buy. 3 price points ...

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8 Classic (And Free) Synth VSTs That Still Hold Up In 2019

Martin PeploeJuly 17, 2019

Fact: we're spoiled for choice with quality freeware soft synths. We review 8 free soft synth VSTs to add to your music production to...

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Soundtoys Summer Sale Launches With 80% Off Their Echo Pack

Sean FitzjohnJuly 16, 2019

Introducing: Soundtoys Echo Pack: 5 Echo Plug-ins. $497 Value. Now just $99 until July 25. Get EchoBoy, Crystallizer, PrimalTap, ...

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What Are The Different Types of EQ (Equalizers) In Music Production?

Kieran WhitehouseSeptember 22, 2019

Parametric, linear phase, "what the hell is Q?!" We break down the different types of EQs... While explaining good practices and c...

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Kieran WhitehouseSeptember 15, 2019

What is the difference between odd vs even harmonic distortion? How does the math work? Is one better than the other? O...

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Parametric, linear phase, "what the hell is Q?!" We break down the different types of EQs... While explaining good practices and common use-cases. ...

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Ninja Tune X Erica Synths: Introducing The Zen Delay

Kieran WhitehouseSeptember 21, 2019

The awesome London based independent label Ninja Tune has joined forces with Erica Synths to bring you the Zen Delay. The Zen Delay is a dub style delay ...

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Roland Release New Zenbeats Music Creation App

Kieran WhitehouseSeptember 19, 2019

Roland have announced to the world the creation of their new Zenbeats music creation app. Available cross-platform the app will be free to access for any...

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The Return of the Moog Model 10

Kieran WhitehouseSeptember 19, 2019

Moog music have announced to much excitement the return of one of their classic synths, the Moog 10. The history of Moog dates back to 1964 when their fi...

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BluGuitar Announce Pedalboard Amp for Metal Guitarists

Kieran WhitehouseSeptember 17, 2019

One for all you metal enthusiasts today, BluGuitar have revealed a brand-new pedalboard amp designed to satisfy all your riffing, shredding and chugging nee...

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Odd vs Even Harmonic Distortion (What’s The Difference?)

Kieran WhitehouseSeptember 15, 2019

What is the difference between odd vs even harmonic distortion? How does the math work? Is one better than the other? Odd vs Even Harmonic ...

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Tube vs Solid State Preamps (What’s The Difference?)

Kieran WhitehouseSeptember 14, 2019

What is the difference between tube vs solid state preamps? What are the tonal differences? Is one better than the other? Tube Vs Solid Sta...

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Roland Debuts New Line of Jupiter-X Synthesizers

Kieran WhitehouseSeptember 11, 2019

Synth giants Roland have recently unveiled their new line of Jupiter-X synthesizers. The new models will be available in two different formats, the Jupit...

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Spitfire Audio Announces New BBC Orchestra Symphony Collaboration

Kieran WhitehouseSeptember 9, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBhMjrI4l_M Spitfire Audio, responsible for some of the best audio tools and plugins for film and TV scoring recently unveile...

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