Studio Gear

Beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X and DT 900 PRO X Headphones (Video Review)

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The Next Generation of Studio Headphones from Beyerdynamic

Mixing With Headphones FAQ

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Answering the top 5 most frequently asked questions from subscribers mixing and producing with professional headphones!

Channel Giveaway | Beyerdynamic M 70 x M 90 Pro X Microphones

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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!

Cloudlifter CL-Z (Review and Demo)

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The Cloudlifter CL-Z takes the capabilities of the popular CL-1 Mic Activator to the next level with versatile tone shaping abilities.

Aphex Channel Tube Preamp - Sean Divine - Review

Review and Demo: Aphex Channel Strip

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RPA Tube Preamp, Analog Processing and Big Bottom

The Aphex Channel Delivers Warmth and Clarity for Vocals on a Budget.

Rode NT-USB Demo (Hip Hop Vocals)

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Rode NT-USB Microphone Demo

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.

Mixing With Headphones Like A Pro

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Tips for Mixing With Headphones Like A Pro…

Behringer DeepMind 12D Review and Demo by Sean Divine

DeepMind 12D by Behringer – Review and Demo

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DeepMind 12D – Review and Demo by Sean Divine

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 ...

Best Studio Mixing Headphones Under $200

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Here are my top picks for studio mixing headphones on a budget…

Nektar Impact LX+ Midi Controller Review

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Nektar Impact LX 61+ Midi Controller Review. Tight Control and DAW Integration On A Budget… Continue reading

Learn Your Gear – Music Production Series

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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/

Rode K2 Tube Mic Test and Review

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Rode K2 Valve Condenser (Tube) Microphone Demo

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 ...

NAMM 2016 Preview

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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 ...

Audio Interface. The Most Important Studio Purchase.

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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 ...

MPK249 by Akai (Review and Demo)

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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!

Choosing the Best Studio Monitors

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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. ...

Rode NT1 Mic Test and Demo (Hip Hop Vocals)

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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.