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

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Pip Dolan

Need Inspiration Setting Up A Small Music Studio? If your music studio setup doesn’t feel quite right, you’ll...

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Active vs Passive Pickups (Ultimate Guide & FAQ)

Reinier Klaassen

Active pickups are favored by some guitarists for their tone. Learn how active pickups work and how they...

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7 Best Reverb Plugins For Vocals (To Suit All Budgets)

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What is the best reverb plugin for vocals? What is the difference between convolution and algorithmic reverb plugins?...

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7 Best Boost Pedals Under $100 (That Don’t Suck)

Nathan Scholz

Confused about what a boost pedal does? What to look for when buying a boost pedal. Discover 7...

3 Skillshare Classes For Producers & Musicians (Free Trial Inside)

Pip Dolan

Overwhelmed by the sheer amount of music production courses on Skillshare? We tried a whole bunch, and narrowed...

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7 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $1000 (That Sound Incredible)

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After a new acoustic guitar on a medium budget? Here are seven strong choices to check out! Acoustic...

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7 Tips To Make an 808 Kick Sound Better & Cut Through The Mix

Thomas Weathers

The 808 kick is a classic sound that’s here to stay. Learn how saturation, parallel compression, and EQ...

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How To Use Multiband Compression (The Right Way)

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

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Line In vs Mic In (Line Level Explained For Dummies)

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What is the difference between line-in and mic-in? Learn the four types of audio signal levels – including...

How To Align A Tape Machine (Step By Step Guide)

Jasmine Mills

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)

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6 Unrivalled Studio Monitor Subs For Music Production

Looking for a killer studio subwoofer monitor for music production? We’ve listed the six best subwoofers with reviews. ...

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6 Best Linear Phase EQ Plugins (That Money Can Buy)

Seth Huff

How can linear phase EQ improve your mixes? What are the most flexible linear phase EQ plugins? We...

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Universal Audio LUNA Honest Review (Worth It?)

Thomas Weathers

It has been a little over a year since Universal Audio released the LUNA Recording System out into...

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7 Best Acoustic Guitar VSTs That Money Can Buy

These days, great acoustic guitar sounds can be found inside a single plugin. These acoustic guitar VSTs offer...

6 Best Granular Synths Of All Time (Paid and Free Options)

Kyle Chang

Granular synthesis is great for sound designers, film composers, and electronic musicians. We look at the best paid...

7 Of The Best Baritone Acoustic Guitars

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Baritone guitars offer a unique playing experience and help you handle low tunings like a champ. We look...

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Sovtek Deluxe Big Muff Pi Review (Worth It?)

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The Big Muff fuzz pedal has been a very popular Electro-Harmonix pedal for years, in nearly all its...

Is Tape Undergoing A Renaissance? (Interview W/ Neal of RecordingTheMasters)

Kieran Whitehouse

RecordingTheMasters is a company pioneering the use of tape in an age where most music is fully mixed,...

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Best Delay Plugins For Depth & Dimension

Looking for the best delay plugins around? Tape, analog, digital delays: Choose your poison What are our picks...