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What is MIDI in music (and how do you use it)?
Learn about what MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is, its unique history, and how to use it as a powerful tool for making music.
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How tape machines shape the lo-fi sound
Learn about the origins of the lo-fi sound, including saturation, wow, flutter, and tape delay—and how the quirks of analog tape machines have translated to the digital domain.
What does AI mean for music producers?
Music technology journalist Declan McGlynn discusses the potential implications of AI in music, how creators can apply it to their creative processes, and more.
Exporting your song: The best settings for bouncing audio explained
Learn about sample rate, bit depth, dithering, and the various other parameters you might come across when exporting your song from the DAW.
The DI box: What it is and how to use one
Let's talk about what a DI box is and explore the variety of applications that make it a useful addition to studios and concert venues alike.
Phaser vs. flanger: What they are and how they sound
Learn about how a phaser works, how a flanger works, and how the two effects can be applied in analog and digital contexts.
10 of the best laptops for music production in 2024
Discover our picks for the best laptops for music production in 2023, and learn about the key features and factors that make them so effective.
The 20 best audio interfaces for home studios (2025)
Make the most of your home studio setup in 2025 with these 20 top-notch audio interfaces.
The 13 best vocal microphones of 2025
No matter if you’re singing, rapping, or podcasting, these are 13 of the best microphones for recording vocals in 2025.
The frequency domain: What it is and how to use it in music
Learn about what the frequency domain is, how it differs from the time domain, and how you can use it for both audio repair and music composition.
Analog vs. digital effects for recording guitar: Exploring the timeless debate
Explore some tips, facts, and thoughts that pertain to the timeless debate between using analog vs. digital effects when recording guitar performances.
What is binaural audio? How binaural recording works
Learn about what binaural audio is, how it works, and why it's a technique that's gaining popularity across different musical (and non-musical) contexts.