What will define the next era of DJing? DJ technology has come a long way. The heart and soul of DJing is selecting. And it always will...

Meet the AL behind the LANDR AI. You’re right. LANDR uses artificial intelligence to master your music. But the AI behind LANDR needed...

We faced the music in 2016—and it was incredible. There was no shortage of mind-bending musical conversations in 2016. Topics like Tehran...

Feel the learn baby! We did a lot of learning in 2016. And we did our best to share it all with you. All our guides, lists, tips, and...

We tirelessly searched the internet to bring you the best free VST plugins out there. Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins are the...

Dave Pensado knows music intimately. His resume is stuffed with incredible projects—and all the accolades to go with them. His knack for...

Nothing is better than a productive studio session. Learning a new technique, having a breakthrough or finishing a track gives you hope,...

Which album should be the soundtrack to North America’s most notorious shopping day? Here’s a Theory. It’s Black Friday. That...

Your home recording studio is your creative oasis. Everything in your studio—from your DAW to each synth—has a story. It tells the story...

It’s time to build the perfect home recording studio setup. But what does a perfect home recording studio look like? Perfect has to mean...

Are you getting the most from your piano roll? If you’re wondering “what is MIDI and how will it make my tracks better?” you’re not...

Music production is more accessible than ever. So access it! All you need is a laptop, an internet connection and your creativity to make...

Nothing beats it. That feeling of satisfaction when you finally get to the mastering step. But there are always creative blocks and...

All new music starts with ideas, discussions, education and knowledge. Where do new ideas about music emerge from? Well, a good place to...

Mix Jesus on the Mainline’s “Always With Me.” Win major prizes and huge opportunities. Pensado’s Place Mixing Competition 2016 Get your...

What’s the definition of ‘instrument?’ Well, in music everyone has their own definition. That’s why the sounds we hear and make are so...

You can recognize a true techno head if their eyes light up when someone says ‘DJ T-1000.’ Alan Oldham’s (aka DJ T-1000) career stretches...

The history of vocal effects is a surprising one. When you open your DAW and throw an effect on a vocal track, you might not suspect the...

Being from ‘nowhere’ means nothing when it comes to good music. I first met Patrick Wade, A.K.A. Dead Horse Beats, after we both moved to...

Get your audio cable knowledge together. Cables matter. Unfortunately wireless music studios aren’t a thing yet. In fact we’re connecting...