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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...

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7 Most Famous Recording Studios In London Ever Built

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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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Focusrite Clarett vs Scarlett (Head To Head Review)

Rowan Frizell

Focusrite interfaces are praised for their clarity and value. How do the Clarett and Scarlett ranges compare? Find...

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7 Best Practice Guitar Amps For Rock & Metal (Low Watt, Max Tone)

What are the best practice amps for rock and metal? What should you look for in a practice...

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7 Best Vintage Microphones (Classic Sound, Legendary Status)

Vintage mics provide that special warmth and character you can’t find anywhere else. We’ve rounded up the 7...

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Mutable Instruments Clouds Review (Here’s Why You Need One)

Troy Jansen

Mutable Instruments Clouds Review For its price point and size, you’d be hard-pressed to find another module with...

Modular

7 Best Humbucker Pickups (Perfect For Jazz & Blues)

Humbuckers produce a highly desirable warm tone. Here are the 7 best humbuckers perfect for jazz & blues....

Guitar Pickups

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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?)

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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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How To Use The Spotify Equalizer For Any Music Genre

Kieran Whitehouse

Learn how to use the Spotify EQ like a pro Learn how to apply EQ to enhance different...

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Bass Booster For Spotify (Guide+Tips For All Devices)

Kieran Whitehouse

Craving more bass out of your Spotify listening experience? This guide will help you boost your bass on...

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ALL 13 Types Of Flutes (Uses, Features & Examples!)

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Discover the many different types of flutes Learn about their rich history and what they sound like Get...

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7 Best Bone Conduction Headphones (With Microphone)

Sarah Tonkin

In the market for a pair of bone conduction headphones with microphones? Wondering if you can use bone...

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10 Essential Music Theory Books For Beginners

Noah Teachey

It’s no secret that the prospect of learning music theory can be daunting Luckily, there are plenty of...

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7 Best Soundtoys Plugins (That We Can’t Live Without)

Bluetooth & Wireless Headphones

Discover the ins and outs of these 7 game-changing Soundtoys plugins From crunchy distortion to sound design exploration,...

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7 Best Small Guitar Combo Amps (All Budgets)

Brandon Stoner

Discover the best mini/small guitar amp combos available today Learn about the features to look out for when...

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9 Best Portable Speakers With AUX Input (All Budgets)

Pip Dolan

With the rise of Bluetooth, portable speaker AUX inputs are on their way out. But many still want...

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What Is a Music Interval? (The Complete Idiot’s Guide)

Noah Teachey

Looking to grasp the basics of music intervals? Detailed explanations and all your commonly asked questions answered An...

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How To Pair Beats Earbuds (For Windows, iOS, & Android)

Kieran Whitehouse

Wondering how to connect your Beats Earbuds up to your device? Confused about Beats’ “pairing mode”? We help...

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