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

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Music Branding Strategies For The Modern Artist & Musician

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Breaking Down Facebook’s New “Music Guidelines”

Kieran Whitehouse

8 Cool Musical Gadgets That Break Modern Convention

Rowan Frizell

MIT Created A Musical Representation Of COVID-19. Listen To It Here.

Kieran Whitehouse

Jammy MIDI Guitar Review (Portable, Playable & Feature-Packed)

Kieran Whitehouse

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

Sean Fitzjohn

Best of NAMM 2020 (15 Pieces Of Gear That Stole The Show)

Kieran Whitehouse

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8 Stunning Residential Recording Studios With Accommodation

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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3 Incredible Star Wars Themed Music Studios

Sean Fitzjohn

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

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7 Best Boost Pedals Under $100 in 2020 (That Don’t Suck)

Nathan Scholz

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

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8 Classic (And Free) Synth VSTs That Still Hold Up In 2020

MGF Audio

Fact: we’re spoiled for choice with quality freeware soft synths. We review 8 free VST synths to add...

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7 Insane Value Music Production Laptops Under $1000 (2020)

Sean Fitzjohn

We review 7 of the best music production laptops under $1000. Mid-range price point — best bang for...

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4 Cheap Studio Desks Under $400 In 2020 (That Don’t Suck)

Pip Dolan

Cheap studio desks often get a bad wrap for being bad quality, but not all are made equal....

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9 Free Sample Pack Websites/Sources For Electronic Music (2020)

MGF Audio

There’s an old saying in music production circles: “you can never have enough samples”. Not sure where to...

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How To Find Your Own Guitar Tone (My 5-Step Process)

Reinier Klaassen

Is there a perfect guitar tone? Learn how to critically listen to what a song needs and how...

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Audio Filter Types (Explained Simply)

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How To Use Melodyne 5 (Vocal Pitch Correction From Start To Finish)

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EQ Before Or After Compression? (Here’s The Real Answer)

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Streaming Payouts Per Platform In 2020 (+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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Is Selling Beats Online Profitable? (& How Much Can You Make?)

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8 Best Websites To Sell Your Beats Online Fast In 2020 (Reviewed)

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5 Tips To Writing A Music Press Release (That Won’t Go Ignored)

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The Forbidden Riff: Why Stairway To Heaven Is Banned In Guitar Stores

Sean Fitzjohn

Why is the Stairway To Heaven riff so controversial? Is the “ban” just a joke? Discover some bonus...

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Odd vs Even Harmonic Distortion (What’s The Difference?)

Kieran Whitehouse

What is the difference between odd vs even harmonic distortion? How do overtones and harmonics work? Is one...

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Dynamic vs Condenser Mics (Everything You Need To Know)

Nathan Scholz

In the world of microphones, there are two major types: dynamic and condenser. Each type is favored for...

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6 Of The Best Free EQ Plugins In 2020 (Head-To-Head)

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Looking to expand your VST library but short on cash? Bored of your go-to EQ plugins? Here are...

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Focusrite Scarlett 3rd Gen Review (Worth It In 2020?)

Pip Dolan

Focusrite unveil their brand-new 3rd gen Scarlett audio interfaces. We go over the new features, and review each...

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Hans Zimmer MasterClass Review (Read Before You Buy)

Chris Voykovich

I am sure most of you are familiar with big blockbusters like Sherlock Holmes, Batman: The Dark Knight...

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7 Essential Plugins For Mixing Guitars (2020)

Reinier Klaassen

What are the best plugins to use for mixing guitar recordings? Can you use digital effects to simulate...

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Rode PSA1 Review (Best Affordable Desk Boom Arm In 2020?)

Kieran Whitehouse

Rode (or RØDE) is an Australian-based manufacturer responsible for many of our favorite microphones over the years. Rode...

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6 Best Recording Studio Chairs For Producers (2020)

Sean Fitzjohn

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

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SoundGym Review (Best Ear Training Platform?) +30% Discount Code

Charlie Cummings

As a music producer, the most important tools to you are your ears! Forget the countless DAW options...

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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...

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EL34 vs EL84 vs 6L6 (Tube Shootout!)

Nathan Scholz

What are power amp tubes used for? What are the major differences between EL34, EL84, and 6L6 tubes?...

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