Promoting your music effectively on a DIY basis is tricky. Watching big artists pour thousands into massive campaigns can make the...

The AKG K275 professional studio headphones are another fantastic pair of cans from the classic pro audio brand. These low-impedance,...

So after years of making tracks in the studio and sharing drafts here and there, I finally decided to do my own music distribution. I...

Studio monitors are one of the most important parts of any home studio setup. Unless you’re tracking and mixing music exclusively on...

The JBL 1 Series 104 are a capable pair of compact powered monitors with some great distinguishing features. The market for low-budget...

Writing songs is tough. Sometimes you don’t know where to start and other times you feel completely stuck. But it doesn’t have to be...

Studio headphones are an essential tool for mixing music. They’re a key part of any home studio setup. A good pair of mixing headphones...

Ah, plugins vs. hardware… Forum dwellers have been battling out this heated debate online since the dawn of digital. It’s a big question...

Rules were meant to be broken. Your gear is no exception. Modding your gear can be fun, educational and give you access to amazing...

How much does the graphic design of a plugin influence your opinion of how it sounds? You might think your ears are totally objective—but...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for gear addicts! NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) 2019 has just concluded....

So you finally put together the basics of your home recording studio. You have your audio interface, your monitors or headphones and your...

There’s an overwhelming number of microphones out there. Even picking the best microphones is a pretty daunting task. But it doesn’t have...

The sounds in your tracks can come from so many different sources. Sample packs, VST synths and audio effects make up a big part of...

Today’s communication tools have broken down boundaries between audience and creator. It’s clear that sharing your music with your fans...

Delay is a crucial audio effect for creating space while mixing music. Alongside reverb, delay plugins are key tools for crafting the...

EQ is one of the most basic—and important—tools you have as an audio engineer. But there are so many different EQs out there, how do you...

Reverb is one of the most important tools for audio engineers. It’s an audio effect used on every mix you’ll ever hear. There’s so many...

Your ears are your most important tools for making music. But without working on ear training, you’ll never develop them to their full...

You finished recording and mixing the songs on your album—Congratulations! Now for the finishing touch. You already know that albums...