After achieving success with their plug-in based ARC room correction mic + software package, IK Multimedia has released an interesting new implementation of ARC: the ARC Studio, a way to room-correct without having to run a plug-in in your DAW. With ARC Studio you get a measurement mic, the ARC 4 software, and a box […]
.strandberg* (more commonly known as Strandberg) has long been been heralded as one of the greats in the headless guitar world and for good reason. The comfort of these guitars combined with the highly playable EndurNeck profile made these an instant modern classic. With the release of the Boden Essential line, Strandberg looks to get […]
Universal Audio is in the business of sound design. Their catalog of plug-ins, interfaces, effects, and more offer artists around the world the opportunity to indulge in a nearly endless amount of tones, effects, and workflow types without the need for the literal (mostly vintage) gear their products pull tones from. Their Verve Analog Machines […]
Designed and built by German microphone manufacturer Beyerdynamic (that’s pronounced like “buyer-dynamic”), the M 160 is a unique microphone that’s perfect for many difficult recording situations. In this article we’ll take a look at some of the features that make it so suited for harsh sources and the unique challenges of recording in a home […]
Should you buy a subscription or a perpetual license for your DAW software? Some DAW makers give you a choice of either model. Let’s consider the reasons it may be smarter to subscribe, rather than buy your music production software outright. With this information — plus a look at the release history of your DAW […]
As any recording engineer will tell you, setting proper gain levels has always been key to capturing audio accurately — but 32-bit floating-point recording, commonly known as 32-bit float, is here to make setting levels a thing of the past. 32-bit float as an audio capture format — now widely accessible via affordable gear like […]
A good piano is a must-have for any serious recording space. Whether you are a bedroom producer, studio engineer, or classical musician, just about everyone is searching for the perfect piano tone and value. While there is no “one piano to rule them all,” sometimes there are diamonds that really make a mark on the […]
Any independent musician in this day and age knows how important social media is. Love it or hate it, the apps are the best way to get your name out there and your talent noticed. It is no surprise that TikTok has taken the world by storm with its massive user base, intelligent algorithm, and […]
Let’s get back to the basics! Building an ambient pad is an ideal application of software synthesis and what better platform to explore this medium than Phase Plant? This top-of-the-line software synth from Kilohearts does just about anything you can imagine and more. Whether you are looking for traditional subtractive synths, a robust wavetable engine, […]