The 16 Best New Gear Releases from NAMM 2019

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for gear addicts! NAMM…


Extended Chords: How to Add Color to Your Songs with Extensions

Chords are the pillars that hold up your songwriting. Along with rhythm and…


The Art of The 180: 6 Artists that Successfully Reinvented Their Sound

Artists can completely transform in front of your eyes. One day it’s…


26 Recording Experiments: The A-Z of Trying New Things in the Studio

Experimenting in the studio is one of the best parts of being a…


Parallel Compression 101: How to Give Your Mix Punchier Dynamics

Parallel compression is a powerful tool for shaping your dynamics. Aggressive…


6 Reasons You Should Learn a New Instrument

When it comes to starting new music, most of us reach for the instrument…


5 Tips To Avoid Ruining Your Mix With Muddy Sound

One of the most common complaints from people new to mixing is, “my mix…


Loudness 101: How Mastering Levels Affect Your Sound

Loudness and dynamics are 2 of the most important concepts in mastering.…


Buying Your First Mic: The 4 Step Guide

So you finally put together the basics of your home recording studio. You have…


Microphone Types: How to Choose the Right Mic for Your Sound

There’s an overwhelming number of microphones out there. Even picking the…