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Rowan Frizell

Los Angeles is still considered the heart of American media culture. We look at 7 of the most...

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7 Most Famous Recording Studios In London Ever Built

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

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Take full control over your music with a specialized DAW control surface. Here are the 7 best picks...

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Are standard pedalboards not cutting it for you? These custom pedalboards are designed to suit your individual needs...

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...

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ROUNDUP: 7 Best 2×12 Guitar Cabs (For Rock, Metal, High Gain)

Does the thought of carrying a 4×12 guitar cabinet around make your back hurt? (yeah…it does for us...

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7 Best Locking Guitar Tuners (Strats, Les Pauls & Teles)

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Locking tuners provide increased tuning stability and take the hassle out of restringing. Upgrading the tuning heads is...

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How To Set Mixing Levels Correctly (+Volume Balancing Cheat Sheet!)

Seth Huff

How does genre affect mixing levels? Learn how to achieve mix depth and glue through volume balancing. What...

4 Stereo Widening Techniques (Give Your Tracks DIMENSION)

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

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)

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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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The season is upon us. Unsure what to buy your musician/producer/DJ friends and loved ones this year? Here’s...

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7 Best AUv3 (iOS) Instruments & Effects For Producers

Charlie Cummings

Looking to step into the world of AUv3 but on a budget? We’ve included 25 free AUv3 FX…...

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The 7 Best Bass Compressor Pedals With Great Tone

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What are the best compressor pedals for bass players? What are the different types of bass compressor pedals?...

7 Best Portable Bluetooth Guitar Amps (Lightweight & Great Tone)

Portable Bluetooth guitar amplifiers are great modern alternatives to practice amps. Here are the 7 best portable amps...

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7 Best Semi-Hollow Electric Guitars (That Aren’t Trash)

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Semi-hollow guitars have a warm and beautiful sound suitable for jazz, blues, and classic rock. We look at...

7 Best Bass Octave Pedals (That Actually Track Well)

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Many bass octave pedals suffer from poor tracking and have loads of glitchy artefacts. From BOSS to 3Leaf,...

7 Fantastic iOS Loopers For Producers

Charlie Cummings

Looping is a fun and creative approach to making music. Did you know your iPad and iPhone can...

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Kieran Whitehouse

Each Sunday, we round up a handful of plugin deals that we deem to be the best bang...

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