The latest in Shure’s long line of vocal-focused dynamic mics is also a sneaky entry into the interface space, and it proves as useful and unique as they say it is. With modern features that make production faster, the MV7i will be useful for a host of different creators.
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RØDE changed the game on professional studio condensers, mainly by making them affordable. The latest iteration proves the NT1 hasn’t fallen off its game.
Rode NT1 Review: NT1 Signature Series Condenser Mic Read More »
“Which mic should I get?” is probably the most asked question in recording. New recordists ask it when they start out, and veterans ask it when they need to improve, expand, or record something new.
Spaceship Syndrome (What DAW Interface do I need?) Read More »
Acoustics is a big science; how musicians deal with it is only part of the picture. But even within our sphere, plenty has changed – and plenty remains locked in. We’ve seen drastic changes in how we listen to, make, and monetize music.
State of Acoustics 2025 Read More »
“Which mic should I get?” is probably the most asked question in recording. New recordists ask it when they start out, and veterans ask it when they need to improve, expand, or record something new.
Choosing the Right Mic for You Read More »
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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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.
Using Udio and Martinic plugins together Read More »
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.
Using WavTool Bridge with Martinic Plugins Read More »
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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