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The 9 Best Free Soft Synth VST Plugins
Synth VSTs are one of the most exciting things about being a producer today. Powerful synthesis tools that used to cost thousands are now...
Apr 14, 20204 min read


Arpeggiators Explained: 7 Creative Ways to Use Arps in Your Tracks
Arpeggiators are everywhere in music. It makes sense, they have an interesting sound and they’re incredibly useful for adding melodies...
Mar 20, 20205 min read


Dynamic Microphones: How to Use The Most Common Mic Type
No two home studio setups are the same. Depending on your workflow, genre of music and personal style the tools you use to create music...
Mar 5, 20204 min read


Condenser Microphones: Record Studio Vocals and More
No home studio is complete without at least one microphone—especially if you want to record vocals. To do it right you’ll need a mic and...
Mar 3, 20203 min read


The 50 Best Synthesizers: Find The Perfect Synth for You
Synthesizers are some of the most exciting tools in music production. The explosion of free VST plugins means you can set up an entire...
Feb 28, 202011 min read


The 10 Best Sequencers for Any Studio Budget
The sequencer is an incredibly powerful tool that completely changes the way you work with electronic instruments. Sequencers make it...
Feb 26, 20207 min read


Why New Gear Doesn’t Always Spark Inspiration
NAMM 2020 is finally behind us and the latest technology at the industry’s biggest trade show is creating a ton of excitement. If you...
Feb 21, 20204 min read


Ribbon Mics: How to Warm Up Your Digital Recordings
Microphones are an essential tool in any engineer’s tool box. But there are different kinds of mic. Each type is suited to its own...
Feb 14, 20203 min read


AKG Lyra Review: Dual Stereo Microphone and USB Audio
The AKG Lyra is an effective all-in-one USB solution for basic recording duties. Its desktop form factor and onboard USB interface...
Feb 13, 20204 min read


The 10 Best Drum Machines on the Market Today
Drum machines have a lot of practical uses in music production. They help you make beats to go under melodic elements in your track. You...
Jan 31, 20206 min read


Types of Synthesis: Wavetable, FM Synthesis and Others Explained
There’s a huge number of inspiring synthesizers out there. Every year more new exciting products hit the market. But learning how to use...
Jan 30, 20204 min read


What Is MIDI? How To Use the Most Powerful Tool in Music
MIDI is one of the most important tools for musicians and producers. If you interact with any kind of digital music machine in your...
Jan 13, 20208 min read


Hard Truths: You Can’t Afford The Sound You Want—Yet
Welcome to Hard Truths, the series on the LANDR Blog where we cut through the noise and take on a harsh reality from the world of music...
Dec 13, 20193 min read


The 10 Best Laptops for Music Production
For modern producers the laptop is the centerpiece of any music production studio. You use a laptop to run your DAW where you create,...
Nov 25, 20196 min read


Acoustic Treatment: How to Get a Better Sounding Room
Acoustic treatment is one of the most misunderstood parts of building a home studio. It’s the special touch that turns an ordinary room...
Nov 7, 20194 min read


Field Recording: 10 Ways to Use Found Sound in Your Production
Innovating in art and music is about pushing boundaries and breaking away from traditional molds. One way adventurous musicians challenge...
Oct 25, 20195 min read


The 13 Best Field Recorders for Portable Recording
Portable recording devices—or field recorders—are a great resource for collecting interesting sounds from the world around you. Field...
Oct 21, 20195 min read


Hard Truths: Free Plugins are Holding You Back
Welcome to Hard Truths, the series on the LANDR Blog where we cut through the noise and take on a harsh reality from the world of music...
Oct 11, 20193 min read


How to Choose a Music Production Computer
A music production computer is your first step toward building your own home studio. Good computers for audio production have never been...
Oct 11, 20196 min read


Home Studio Guide: How to Build a Home Recording Studio Setup
Your home studio is your music creation hub. It’s the place where your inspiration and workflow meet and your tracks take shape. Advances...
Oct 3, 20198 min read
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