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10 Christmas Gifts For Musicians And Engineers 2023 Edition
If you’re like me, you need a little bit of help when it comes to choosing Christmas gifts for the people in the music and recording business. If you have no idea what to buy, here’s a list of recommendations that you might find fit perfectly for that musician or producer that you want to […]
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10 Musical Christmas Gifts That You Might Even Want For Yourself
Sometimes we need a little bit of help when it comes to choosing Christmas gifts for the people around us in the music and recording business. If you have no idea what to buy, here’s a list of recommendations that covers a wide variety of items and reasonable price ranges. All of these following products […]
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What To Look For When Buying Your Next Direct Box
Direct boxes are something that we use every day in recording, yet take for granted because of their simplicity. If you’re not familiar with what they do, then you might be tempted to purchase the cheapest one you find, but there’s a real difference in the sound between brands and models. This excerpt from my […]
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The Story Behind How Guitar Distortion Was Born
If you’re a guitar player, chances are you’re in love with the distorted sound that’s so easy to create these days, thanks to a variety of amps, pedals and plugins. In fact, it’s hard to imagine a time when guitar distortion didn’t exist, but believe it, there was a time when there was no such thing. […]
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10 Musical Christmas Gifts That You Might Want For Yourself
Sometimes we need a little bit of help when it comes to choosing Christmas gifts for the people around us in the music and recording business. If you have no idea what to buy, here’s a list of recommendations that covers a wide variety of items and reasonable price ranges. All of these following products […]
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New Music Gear Monday: CEntrance DACport Pro Laptop To Console Interface
If you’ve ever tried to connect your laptop to a console, monitor speakers, or other outboard gear you know that you need some sort of computer interface to do so. The problem is that almost all of the ones available come with mic inputs as well, so the box is larger than might be convenient […]
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Watch The Time-Lapse Construction Of An SSL Origin Console
Recording consoles have evolved since the early days of the hand-built models of the 50s and 60s. As the desks became more sophisticated, so did the construction methods, and nowhere is this more evident than in the video below. It shows the streamlined creation of a new 32 channel SSL Origin console by only 2 […]
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10 Excellent Christmas Gifts For Musicians And Engineers 2020 Edition
Sometimes we need a little bit of help when it comes to choosing Christmas gifts for the people around us in the music and recording business. If you have no idea what to buy, here’s a list of recommendations that covers a wide variety of items and reasonable price ranges. All of these following products […]
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Inexpensive Cyber Monday Recording Accessories For Every Studio Owner
Cyber Monday is a great day for a deal, but it’s even better when it’s things that you can use in the studio right away. Here are some recording accessories that every studio owner can use. Personalized Studio Coffee Mugs – Don’t you just hate it when you get your cup mixed up with someone […]
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New Music Gear Monday: RJ Studios MB3X Multi-Band Mastering Compressor Plugin
Multi-band compressors are falling into disuse these days thanks to the rise of dynamic EQs, but there’s always room for a combination processor with a new approach. The RJ Studios MB3X mastering compressor plugin is a combination of a multi-band compressor combined with simple EQ and a peak limiter in one package that could be […]
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You have to hand it to Roland. Over the years the company has come up with some great effects that managed to become key sounds on tons of records. One of those effects has actually been somewhat forgotten even though it’s been in use on hit records for decades – the AP-7 Jet Phaser. You’ve […]
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The Story Behind The Highly Inventive Abbey Road ADT
If you’ve ever tried to intentionally double track a vocal track you know that it can be a lot tougher than you think. Trying to match the timing and nuances of a vocal takes a lot of time and can be super frustrating for both the singer and the production team. That’s why Abbey Road chief engineer, […]
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10 Excellent Christmas Gifts For Musicians And Engineers 2019 Edition
Sometimes we need a little bit of help when it comes to choosing Christmas gifts for the people around us in the music and recording business. If you have no idea what to buy, here’s a list of recommendations that covers a wide variety of items and price ranges. All of these following products I […]
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Inexpensive Cyber Monday Recording Accessories Every Studio Owner Should Have
Cyber Monday is a great day for a deal, but it’s even better when its things that you can use in the studio right away. Here are some recording accessories that every studio owner can use. Personalized Studio Coffee Mugs – Don’t you just have it when you get your cup mixed up with someone […]
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New Music Gear Monday: SSL SiX Desktop Mixer
When Greg Mackie started the desktop mixer trend in 1991 with his ground-breaking CR-1604, it became quickly apparent that there was a real need for a high-quality, yet inexpensive small mixer. Unfortunately, the 1604 might have been the high-water mark for fidelity in the category way back then, as subsequent products have grown smaller, cheaper […]
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