Best wireless microphones that you can buy right now

Jan 16, 2018 Microphones by John S

You may have been led to believe that building a home studio, becoming a famous musician on Youtube marks the end of the journey and you can gladly rest happy with the Youtube monetization from your songs. In real life, becoming famous is just your first step. Then, you need to really introduce yourself to
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Best studio monitoring headphones you can buy right now

Oct 25, 2017 Home recording equipment by John S

You know those times when you get caught in the moment and the moment lasts all night? You are stuck in a long working session in your home studio and you don’t need any interruption. You definitely do not want your neighbors to hear your loud speakers and call the Police at 4 am, right?
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Best studio monitors that you can buy right now

Oct 22, 2017 Home recording equipment by

Studio monitors are speakers or speaker systems that monitor the sound in a recording studio. They can be connected to the output source of mixers, masters, radio, TV, and more. In most cases, the monitors are extremely important in the mixing and mastering process, since the sound engineer tunes the sound of the songs according
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Cubase 5 – Getting started, configuration, settings, how to record songs

Feb 21, 2016 Mix and Master by

In this tutorial, I am going to share some of the things I’ve learned over the years that may get you started with your recording sessions in Cubase. I am going to focus mainly on the preparation process, general settings, inputs and VST settings in Cubase 5. The following pieces of advice may very well
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Best condenser microphones for a home recording studio in 2018

Feb 13, 2016 Microphones by John S

As I said before, building a home recording studio is not an easy job. The brand of the product you choose is really important, especially if you plan to get one of the best condenser microphones of 2018 in order to ensure the quality of your recordings. Let’s not forget that the ultimate goal is
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MXL MIC MATE XLR To USB Preamp for Condenser Microphone Review

Oct 27, 2015 Home recording equipment by

If you are looking for a small device that can replace your recording chain then you should definitely check the MXL MIC MATE XLR To USB Preamp, a cheap device that’s specially created for standard and condenser microphones, a device that’s definitely worth the money and your curiosity. The portable USB preamp was designed with
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Røde NT-USB microphone review

Oct 17, 2015 Microphones by

Let’s face it, these days everyone is mobile so it’s just natural to pick a USB condenser microphone that’s perfect for recording songs on the go. This way, your recording studio is made of your smartphone, tablet, laptop and your USB mic. Every week, I am asked to give advice on recording microphones that are
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The best USB MIDI Keyboard for a home recording studio

Nov 22, 2014 Make Music by

In the previous posts, I was focused on reviewing some of the best items that you need in order to record vocals and instruments. But building a home recording studio is not all about microphones and audio interfaces. Before anything else, you need to create the music. In this article, I will focus on a
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Best microphones for recording music in 2018

Nov 15, 2014 Microphones by John S

Following one of the most popular articles on the great microphones for building a home studio in 2018, I have decided to compile a whole new list with some of the best mics that you can get for your home studio project in 2018. These microphones are all new, they were picked considering their prices
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Zoom R8: A standalone multi track SD recorder for your home recording studio

Apr 1, 2014 Home recording equipment by

Although most musicians are using a computer to make music in their own home studios, there are many reasons why you should choose a classic standalone multitrack recorder for your projects. First, it provides that analog feel that’s hard to duplicate with a computer or a laptop. Second, it offers a portability and ease of
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