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7 Best Mini MIDI Keyboards in 2021 – 25 Key and 32 Key Midi Controllers
It’s a harsh reality for plenty of home-based recording studios that space a scarce commodity. Many is the part-time engineer who shares a computer desk with other family members, tasked will paying
Continue readingTop 8 Best Condenser Microphones under $500
Once upon a time, the home recording enthusiast could only dream about owning a large capsule condenser microphone. They were prohibitively expensive. Some of them still are. Then, a funny thing happened
Continue reading10 Best Portable Vocal Booths in 2021
There’s nothing worse than an otherwise good vocal track ruined by poor recording or background noise. That’s exactly why a portable vocal booth, also known as isolation shield, can make sense whether
Continue readingBest USB Audio Interfaces Under $500
When you’re sitting in your potential home studio surrounded by microphones, instruments, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone that’s up to the task, all that’s standing between you and your musical
Continue readingMXL 770 vs. 990 – Which Mic is Best?
Comparison shopping is always a good bet when you want to establish the best value. When you’re comparing mics, there’s the added perspective of “best use.” An affordable mic that doesn’t do
Continue readingWhats the Best Condenser Mic Under $200?
Unless you’re recording exclusively electronic music, you need at least one microphone. In decades past, studio-quality mics were prohibitively expensive for the home recordist. It’s another age, however,
Continue readingDo You Need a Mixer to Record Music at Home?
If you were to close your eyes and picture a recording studio, you might see images of giant mixing boards and wide open recording booths behind glass panes. Meanwhile, you might look around at your apartment
Continue readingWhat’s the Best Vocal Mic Under $100?
A great sounding mix starts with a great sounding recording. Several variables play into achieving quality recordings, such as acoustic room treatment, preamps and interfaces, durable cables, and performance.
Continue readingThe Pros and Cons of Mixing with Headphones
The more you get into the nitty-gritty of mixing, the more you realize that a lot of decisions are subjective. There’s no “right” way to do anything. Some mixing methods are better for certain situations,
Continue readingWhy Do I Need a Microphone Preamp?
As you begin putting together your home studio, you might start to realize you need more gear than you initially thought. Don’t be turned off by this–in fact, you can make some great music with
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