Learn about how speakers work, the unique history behind loudspeakers, and seven key related concepts that you’ll want to know.
Jenna Andrews (BTS, Drake) shares five of her best pop vocal production tips, covering a wide breadth of topics ranging mic selection to the importance of building relationships.
Learn about how an audio interface works, why you would need one as a musician, and which interfaces you should consider purchasing in 2022.
We explore what guitar amp simulator plugins are, how they sound, their pros and cons, and some of the best options out there today.
Learn about audio cables spanning TS, TRS, XLR, MIDI, USB, and more, and how you can use them effectively when creating music.
Learn about what phantom power is, how it works, and when to use it when you’re creating music using microphones and other devices.
We demystify how pressing to vinyl can benefit you as an artist, how to find a manufacturer, and what you’ll need to provide them with in order to make it happen.
Drawing on insights from musicians and intermedia artists, we explore how field recordings can be used as a powerful tool for sonic and personal exploration.
From parabolic and fiber optic micropones to hydrophones and binaural heads, we explore an array of niche microphones and recording setups.
We explore the expansive topic of how music has been documented over time, going beyond traditional notation and exploring more nonconformist approaches.
Saxophonist and engineer Mario Castro gives us three insightful tips around how to create colorful recordings of live instruments.
Let’s explore some of the most common microphone polar patterns, and how they can make a difference when used with intention.