The latest release of FL Studio, 21.2 from Belgian-based Image-Line Software, combines a beatmaker’s workstation, tape machine simplicity and a mixing platform. If you’re already familiar with FL Studio, you’ll find an enhanced experience with more resources than ever. If you’re coming to it from elsewhere, you’ll find a new paradigm that will cause new results.
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When I was asked to review Adam Audio’s lower-cost monitor offering, I was beyond excited. I spent many an hour in Stanford recording studios mixing on Adam monitors, hoping one day I could afford a pair for my studio. When I found out they were the same price as my trusty Yamaha HS5s, I was blown away – and a little nervous. After all, sometimes high-end brands disappoint when they release more affordable gear.
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Ok, I love having a wireless mic on stage. I’m sorry (not sorry) but it’s just better. You can roam around, talk to the audience, do stuff, sing stuff, and never trip over the goddamn cable! Yeah I said it! Ok so, let’s look at my top 5 best wireless microphones – not the cheapest, but the best ones. Finding the best one for you might involve looking past this list if you don’t want to spend as much – the system I use and recommend for a good balance of value and quality is the PG58 system.
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If you’re looking for the best vocal mic for you, it’s really not about spending the most money. And frankly, who can spend this much money on a mic?? Who should? I suppose if you can, go for it. But chances are, your best vocal mic isn’t on this list. But if you’ve got a little lot of scratch, this the list of the top ten contenders for ultimate tile of best mic for recording vocals. If you can’t get a great cut with one of these, I think you may be doing something wrong and need some help. 🙂
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Looking for the best thunderbolt audio interface in the world? Ok, here’s a list of the top five badass thunderbolt audio interfaces.
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I’ve been seeing questions like this recently: “what’s the best audio interface for mac?” or even more specific, “what’s the best audio interface for shure sm7b?”. So I thought I’d just address this one point – it doesn’t matter much what the other gear is. Interfaces work the same regardless of the mic, and in most cases, regardless of the operating system.
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Looking for the best cheap audio interface for your home studio? Well I have opinions on that, baby! Read on for what I think. Ahoy: I sometimes use affiliate links. Some purchases may earn me a commission! 🙂 Alright now that’s done, let’s get on with guiding you to your best budget audio interface!
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If you haven’t heard of WavTool yet, pause here and bookmark their site. WavTool isn’t the first browser-based DAW, but it sure is a cool entry into that growing area. The main thrust of WavTool is AI-assisted composing, audio generation, stem separation, audio-to-MIDI, and other generative AI tools designed to assist you rather than replace you. But WavTool also has one particularly cool feature that we wanted to point out.
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If you haven’t heard of WavTool yet, pause here and bookmark their site. WavTool isn’t the first browser-based DAW, but it sure is a cool entry into that growing area. The main thrust of WavTool is AI-assisted composing, audio generation, stem separation, audio-to-MIDI, and other generative AI tools designed to assist you rather than replace you. But WavTool also has one particularly cool feature that we wanted to point out.
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So. Why DO we use reference tracks in mixing? And how do you apply what you learn when you listen to stuff in your new space or on your new speakers? Here’s how I think of this. There are two opposite factors in mixing that seem counter to each other on the surface but when you dive deeper are actually more like the two sides of a coin that together make the whole.
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