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Rodrigo Sanchez

London is a powerhouse of musical culture and history. We look at 7 of the most iconic music...

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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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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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The Next-Gen Of Macbook Pro Is Designed With Producers In Mind (Here’s Why)

Kieran Whitehouse

Is The Apple Macbook Perfect For Music Production? If you’ve been keeping an eye on Apple’s social media...

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Soundtoys 5 Bundle Review (Still Worth It In 2021?)

Seth Huff

You’ve heard many producers and engineers rave about Soundtoys plugins. They are frequently touted as some of the...

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7 Best High Gain Distortion Pedals (For Maximum Shreddage)

Rodrigo Sanchez

Need extreme distortion for heavy playing? We’ve rounded up 7 of the best high-gain distortion pedals money can...

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7 Best Baritone Guitars (For Metal & Heavy Genres)

Rodrigo Sanchez

Baritone guitars are perfect for metal and other heavier styles. We’ve rounded up the best baritone guitars for...

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5 Critical Things To Look For When Buying An Acoustic Guitar

Nathan Scholz

In the market for a new acoustic guitar? How do different materials affect the tone and feel of...

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4 Stereo Widening Techniques (Give Your Tracks DIMENSION)

MGF Audio

How can we use stereo width to improve the depth of our mixes? What techniques are available beyond...

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

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How To Use Multiband Compression (The Right Way)

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

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Streaming Payouts Per Platform (+Royalties Calculator)

Sean Fitzjohn

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

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9 Of The Best Platforms For Creating Music Merch

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What Are Baritone Guitars (Who Plays Them, & Why Use Them?)

Vinny Kaul

Dive into the deep end with our baritone guitar guide. What are the genres, styles, and artists associated...

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The Anatomy Of An Acoustic Guitar (An Illustrated Guide)

Vinny Kaul

All the parts of an acoustic guitar explained! Learn the form, function, and material of each guitar component....

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What Is Granular Synthesis? (Everything You Need To Know)

Kyle Chang

What is granular synthesis? What sounds can we make with granular synthesis? We explore the fundamentals with FL’s...

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7 Best Pickups For Classical Guitar (That Aren’t Trash)

Charlie Cummings

Pickups aren’t just for electric guitars (but you knew that already, yeah?) Amplify your nylon string guitar with...

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7 Best USB DJ Controllers For Beginners

Rowan Frizell

Choosing your first USB DJ controller can be overwhelming. Which controllers are the best for beatmatching, FX, and...

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7 Best Small Studio Monitors (With Great Frequency Response)

Rodrigo Sanchez

For tighter studios (and budgets), small monitors are an affordable alternative to traditional studio monitors. These monitors are...

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I Tried ToneGym For A Month (Here’s What I Learned)

Charlie Cummings

As music producers, we are extremely lucky to live in a time where you can simply download a...

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RØDE Debuts PSA1+ (A Fantastic Upgrade To The PSA1)

Sean Fitzjohn

RØDE is excited to release the PSA1+, a new premium professional studio arm that is ideal for creators...

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11 Best Acoustic & Electric Guitar Slides (Metal, Glass & Ceramic)

Vinny Kaul

The best guitar slides for acoustic and electric playing Top 3 Picks for Metal, Glass, and Ceramic Guitar...

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Vochlea Dubler 2 Review (Gimmick Or Actually Useful?)

Alex Joyce

As music producers, it is our job to convert musical ideas in our head into a digital audio...

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8 Of The Best iOS Samplers (That Money Can Buy)

Charlie Cummings

iPads and other iOS devices can be turned into powerful sampling tools! Not all digital samplers are built...

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7 Best In-Ear Monitors For Live Performers & Gigs

Rodrigo Sanchez

Why bother with floor monitors, feedback, and noisy venues? In-ear monitors are a pro solution for live performance...

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