Sean Divine

MPK249 by Akai (Review and Demo)

Check out this Akai MPK249 Review and Demo. Some of you were wondering what I thought about the pads and overall feel, so here you go!

Choosing the Best Studio Monitors

There are many different factors that will lead you to making the right decision when choosing the best studio monitors for your music making needs. There’s a lot of options out there and many debates on what is the ideal setup. Ultimately, it will come down to your specific needs as well as subjective situations. ...

The Best Sylenth1 Skin (Download)

Sylenth1 has become one of the most popular synth plugins on the planet since it’s release in 2007. It’s still one of the best sounding software synthesizers to date. However, one of the biggest complaints has always been that the factory look of the plugin is not the easiest on the eyes.

Rode NT1 Mic Test and Demo (Hip Hop Vocals)

Check out this mic test with the Rode NT1 condenser microphone, recorded in an untreated acoustic environment! Our signal chain for vocals was Rode NT1 -> mBox 2 Mini -> Logic Pro. No external compression or FX used. Just a simple mix post recording, all done in Logic Pro.

5 Ways To Stay Inspired & Do Your Best Work

One of the biggest challenges in being creative is keeping the inspiration flowing when it’s not coming easy. After you’ve been working with your craft for some time, the next stage is more about seeking inspiration rather than it simply falling in your lap.

Top 10 Audio Plugins You Should Know About

In case these top 10 plugins for VST/AU slipped under your radar, your owe it to yourself (and your music) to check them out!

Mixing for the Real World

Getting a great mix involves an awareness of the way others perceive audio and what they’re listening on, your mixing room, your reference speakers and your own taste. It doesn’t take a million dollar setup, only some knowledge of your tools, a well trained set of ears and the ability to compensate in your mix ...