Headphones have become an essential tool for music producers and engineers, especially for those mixing in home studios or on the go. But mixing with headphones isn’t without its challenges. From choosing the right pair to setting proper levels, there are crucial factors that can make or break your final mix.
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Answering the top 5 most frequently asked questions from subscribers mixing and producing with professional headphones!
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It’s time for another channel giveaway! I’ll be selecting 2 lucky winners to receive the all new Beyerdynamic M 70 and M 90 Pro X Microphones!
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I’ll start this review by saying that I’ve owned many digital rack mount synths over the years: MS2000B, Virus B, Nord Lead 2X, Radias, JP8080 to name a few. Alas, none of these synths has resided in my studio for long. I’ve always felt like the inconveniences ...
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Learn Your Gear is a panel discussing specific topics in music production, creation, workflow, etc. Submit your questions for the next show @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnyourgear/
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After receiving many USB microphone related questions, it became clear that quite a few of you are relying on them as your main microphone for vocals.
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Check out our review and demo of the Rode K2 Valve Condenser Microphone! For this demo, we recorded a smooth Hip Hop / R&B style song in a lightly treated, large space. No external effects were used – dry signal from the K2 power supply, RME UFX preamp (no ...
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It’s that time of year again – artists, musicians and the companies that create our favorite tools come in droves to Anaheim, CA for the biggest music conference on the planet! Every year, there are tons of new product announcements and innovations introduced exclusively at the event. There’s always a few standouts. Here’s some highlights ...
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So, you’re a producer or recording artist. After a while, you decide your sound quality isn’t up to par or you’re just not happy with the final takes. You convince yourself you need a new microphone. Maybe it’s time to switch to a different DAW. Or perhaps it’s time to shell out $3000 for a ...
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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!
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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. ...
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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.
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