Gear to Enhance Your Home Recording Studio
Our studios shouldn’t just sound good; they should look and feel good, too! Modern psychology has all but confirmed that a tidy, organized, and... Read more »
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Jul 27, 2026, 12:18 PM
Jul 27, 2026, 10:36 AM
How to Make Your Drum Kit Quieter
Let’s face it: drums are probably not the ideal instrument for musicians who like to keep a low profile. Fortunately, there are several ways you... Read more »
Jul 27, 2026, 9:47 AM
Passive vs. Active DI Boxes – What’s the Difference?
DI boxes — a.k.a. direct boxes — are a pro audio staple. Indeed, every audio professional has one, if not several, in their toolbox. There are... Read more »
Jul 27, 2026, 8:00 AM
Setting Up a Guitar Pedal Patchbay for the Studio
Over the years, I’ve purchased, traded, sold, and repurchased a fair number of guitar pedals. As a home recordist who doesn’t gig, they’ve... Read more »
Jul 27, 2026, 8:00 AM
Pultec EQP-1A – My Magic Bullet
Have you ever had the chance to use a real Pultec EQP-1A tube equalizer? If you’ve ever had that experience, then it’s likely something you... Read more »
Jul 26, 2026, 1:50 PM
Re-create Vintage Motown Drum Sounds with Plug-ins
Some of the industry’s greatest drum grooves and studio tones were born at Hitsville USA in the heart of Detroit’s Motown recording scene.... Read more »
Jul 26, 2026, 9:28 AM
Parallel Compression Explained
It sounds kind of geeky and high tech, like one of those techniques that you’ve read about but haven’t really felt the need to try — possibly... Read more »
Jul 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
Affordable Microphones Inspired by Studio Classics
Nothing can beat the classics! But for some of us, our wallets don’t agree. Nevertheless, those vintage recordings of your favorite artists... Read more »
Jul 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
64 Audio Customizer | Design Your Own Custom In-ears
Custom in-ear monitors offer numerous advantages over their universal-fit counterparts. For starters, they supply a perfect fit, ensuring... Read more »
Jul 25, 2026, 2:49 PM
Mic or Preamp: Which Should You Upgrade First?
Which came first: The chicken or the egg? Nobody seems to know the answer to this age-old question. Likewise, many recordists wonder which gear... Read more »