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Phase Plant Review: A Unique Modular Synthesis Engine

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A.I. & The Future Of Music (Are We Better Or Worse Off?)

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

Rowan Frizell

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

Steven Taddei, AuD

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

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Jammy MIDI Guitar Honest Review (+Discount Code Inside)

Boss Katana MKI vs MKII (5 Critical Differences)

Breaking Down Facebook’s New “Music Guidelines”

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Rowan Frizell

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

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8 Stunning Residential Recording Studios With Accommodation

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

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10 Modern Home Studio Setups That Nail The Vibe

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

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

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10 Best Bass Preamp Pedals For Grit & Tone

Chris Voykovich

Looking for a bass preamp pedal that adds warmth, punch and tone? We narrow down 10 that will...

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7 Best Recording Studio Chairs For Producers

7 of the best recording studio chairs for producers & music production A range of price points All...

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5 Of The Best 500 Series Cases Under $600 (That Money Can Buy)

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We review a range of 500-Series cases to suit a budget of under $600. Mid-range price point, best...

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6 Best Single-Coil Pickups For Your Stratocaster

Reinier Klaassen

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

5 Best Studio Headphones Under $200 For Beginners

Rowan Frizell

Looking to get started with music production? We discuss what to look for when choosing a pair of...

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Parallel Compression Explained (Best Practices & Mistakes)

Seth Huff

Learn about the technical reasons for using parallel compression. Learn best practices for setting up parallel compression. Discover...

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Linear Phase EQ Vs Minimum Phase EQ (Pros & Cons)

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Live Recording Vs Overdubbing (Differences Explained)

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Vocal Compression Cheat Sheet (& All The Settings)

Music Production & Recording Tips

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

Music Marketing Tips

Music Branding Strategies For The Modern Artist & Musician

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

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8 Best Websites To Sell Your Beats Online Fast

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Bi-Amping Speakers (A Fully Illustrated Guide)

Jasmine Mills

Learn what bi-amping a speaker means, how it works, and why it was invented. Understand the pros and...

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432Hz vs 440Hz: Fact or Fiction?

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We drill into the debate of 432 Hz vs 440 Hz. Uncover the historical basis for arriving at...

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Stem Mastering vs Stereo Mastering (Breaking It Down)

Seth Huff

What is stem mastering? What are the pros and cons of using stem mastering over stereo mastering? Learn...

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Fender Jaguar vs Jazzmaster (Which Is Right For You?)

MGF Audio

Fender’s ‘surf mojo’ models can be used for so much more. They may look the same, but they’re...

Shure SM7B vs MV7 (Mic Shootout: Here’s Which To Get)

Vinny Kaul

Starting a podcast but can’t figure out which microphone to buy? We compare Shure MV7 vs. Shure SM7B....

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Shure MV7 Review: The “Shure-Shot” for Podcasting?

Vinny Kaul

Heads Up! I’ve also conducted a shootout and comparison between the Shure MV7 vs Shure SM7B. I highly...

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Shure SM7B Review (Does It Still Live Up To The Hype?)

Vinny Kaul

Heads Up! I’ve also conducted a shootout and comparison between the Shure MV7 vs Shure SM7B. I highly...

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Harmonic Minor Scale (Contexts, Applications & Examples)

Be sure to check out our post all about the different types of minor scales. Learn how to...

Natural Minor Scale (Contexts, Applications & Examples)

Be sure to check out our post all about the different types of minor scales. Learn how to...

The 3 Types Of Minor Scales (Music Theory Simplified)

What are the 3 different minor scales? Understand how to construct them Learn how to use them effectively...

7 Best Humbucker Pickups (Perfect For Jazz & Blues)

Guitar Pickups Buyer Guides

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

Melodic Minor Scale (Contexts, Applications & Examples)

Be sure to check out our post all about the different types of minor scales. Recognize a melody...