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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


6 Ideas to Help You Write Catchier Songs
Ever find yourself humming a song you heard years ago in the shower? That song probably has a really catchy hook. Writing hooks into your...
Mar 4, 20206 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 6 Best 808 Sample Packs for Huge Low End
808s are a staple for any beat maker today. It’s the key ingredient you need to give your tracks a huge low end. But with so many tracks...
Mar 2, 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


The 10 Best Lo-Fi Sample Packs
You’ve chilled and maybe even studied to them and now you’re looking for a lo-fi sample pack to make a lo-fi track of your own. But...
Feb 25, 20204 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


How to Make Music: The Complete Guide To Getting Started
Starting music is how you move forward with your creativity. But beginning a new creative discipline can be terrifying. It’s...
Feb 21, 20206 min read


Hard Truths: Mixing Is Lonely
It’s easy to daydream about doing nothing but mixing all day every day. You want to spend as much time as possible doing what you love...
Feb 19, 20204 min read


Trap Hats: 4 Hi-Hat Techniques Every Trap Producer Uses
Trap hats are instantly recognizable. Just walk down a busy street and you’ll hear them clicking away in someone’s car. They’re fast and...
Feb 17, 20206 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


How to Prepare your Music for LANDR Mastering
Mastering is one of the most misunderstood parts of music production. Even though you can save a lot of time and effort by using AI to...
Feb 14, 20204 min read


Music Streaming Statistics 2020 – Newest Data + Infographic
Right now, there are over 400 million paid subscribers to music streaming services. What’s crazy about this stat is that I haven’t...
Feb 14, 20205 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


Best MIDI Keyboards Under $100 – Quality Options
MIDI keyboards have gotten better and better over the years. This is one of the main reasons why I thought it would be great to put...
Feb 12, 20205 min read


The 10 Best Trap Sample Packs
Today, using trap sample packs is a key part of your workflow when you’re a trap beat maker. You need those haunting chimes, playful...
Feb 10, 20205 min read


Best Chord Progressions For Hip Hop In 2022
Hip hop is without a doubt the most popular music genre in the world today. It has been rapidly influencing all genres including country,...
Feb 10, 20204 min read


The 10 Free Sample Packs Every Producer Needs
Getting started working with free sample packs is exciting. Nothing feels better than loading something unique and new into your sampler...
Feb 8, 20204 min read


Music Production: Everything You Need to Get Started
Music production is the process behind every track in your library. It covers every phase in the creation of a song from writing to the...
Feb 7, 20208 min read
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