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Kieran Whitehouse

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

Kieran Whitehouse

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

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Sean Fitzjohn

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

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Alex Hardie

Learn the basics of DMX lighting control Learn how to integrate DMX control into your set Learn about...

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Rowan Frizell

We (hopefully) blow your minds with some cool musical gadgets. We focus on innovative and unique ideas for...

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Nathan Scholz

In the market for a new acoustic guitar? We look at 7 of the best options under $600!...

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7 Best Vocal Harmonizer Pedals (For The Studio & Stage)

Rodrigo Sanchez

Vocal harmonizer pedals are creative and fun tools for spicing up your singing! We’ve rounded up the 7...

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Rowan Frizell

We compare 5 of the best MIDI keyboards under $300 in 2020. Find out what to look for...

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What Is Negative Harmony & How To Use It (With Examples)

Noah Teachey

Discover the theoretical basis for negative harmony. How can it improve your songwriting? We provide examples to help...

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Kieran Whitehouse

There’s never been a better time to get your merch made online! But what are the best websites...

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Tape machine alignment is important for getting the best sound out of your machine. It also keeps your...

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How To Write Lyrics (Use This Handy 3-Step Formula)

Rodrigo Sanchez

Learn about song vs poem vs piece What is the Three-Step Lyric Focusing Technique? Discover five new songwriting...

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Seth Huff

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9 LED Recording Studio Lighting Setups (+7 Cool LED Light Options)

Sean Fitzjohn

9 home studios that use LED lights to their maximum potential. Get ideas on how to use LED...

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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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9 Best Passive Pickups For Metal (Thrash, Metalcore & More)

Reinier Klaassen

Why choose passive pickups for metal? Find a passive guitar pickup that best suits your high gain needs....

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7 Of The Best Shotgun Mics (That Money Can Buy)

Rodrigo Sanchez

Shotgun mics are the go-to choice for film and TV sound. Which ones are best for voiceover work?...

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What Are Ornaments In Music? (And How Do We Use Them)

Noah Teachey

What is a musical ornament? Learn different types of musical ornaments and what they sound like. Discover how...

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7 Best Vintage Microphones (Classic Sound, Legendary Status)

Rodrigo Sanchez

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

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7 Best Pickups For Les Paul (Classic Rock, Blues, Metal)

Chris HyoRok Lee

The Gibson Les Paul is one of the most legendary guitars ever. But which pickups suit them best?...

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7 Coolest LED Strip Lights (For Your Home Studio)

Sean Fitzjohn

Check out these home studios that use LED light strips to their maximum potential. Get ideas on how...

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Austrian Audio OC818 Full Review (w/ Audio Demos)

Steven Taddei, AuD

The OC818 is Austrian Audio’s flagship large-diaphragm multi-capsule condenser microphone. Austrian Audio emerged in July of 2017 after...

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