Hardware
Ableton Live 12 and Push 3: Should a Long-Time Logic User Take the Plunge?
Alright, let's have a heart-to-heart. For years, my musical world has revolved around the familiar embrace of Logic Pro. We go way back, Logic and I.
News
Social Soundscape: Trending Music Topics on Twitter
Analysis of trending music topics on Twitter reveals a diverse spectrum of current discussions and interests within the music community. Notably, there is significant attention being paid to emerging music technology, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence. Mentions of tools like Udio, described as "ChatGPT for music,"
Guitar
Digging Into the MusicMan StingRay II: Cory Wong’s New Guitar
It’s not a Strat—his usual choice—but a six-string take on the StingRay bass design. I’ve spent some time digging into it, watching demos, and reading up, so here’s my take on what it’s all about.
Hardware
Mesa Boogie 90s Dual Rectifier: The High-Gain Beast Returns
Released in ’92, it hit when metal and alt were exploding—think Soundgarden’s sludge, Rammstein’s industrial edge, Korn’s downtuned heft. Mesa’s brought it back now, built by the same California crew who made the originals, and it’s pulling me right back to those days.
Software
Unleash Your Creativity with Native Instruments Komplete Start: What's included in the Free Treasure
Calling all aspiring musicians, producers, and sound designers! Native Instruments Komplete Start is here to supercharge your sonic adventures without costing you a penny
DAW
Garage Band Review: The Free Ticket to Your Musical Journey
For countless aspiring artists and musicians, GarageBand has become the gateway drug to the world of music creation. This user-friendly digital audio workstation (DAW) has democratized music production, making it accessible to everyone regardless of their background or experience.
DAW
Pro Tools First Review: A Free Taste of Industry-Standard Recording
In this Pro Tools First Review we'll be taking a look at the free version of the industry standard DAW, Pro Tools.
Software
Unveiling Logic Pro X: A Musician's Playground
For decades, Logic Pro has been the cornerstone of countless music studios, beloved by professionals and hobbyists alike for its intuitive interface, powerful features, and expansive sound library.
Software
Pro Tools Artist Review: Bridging the Gap between Hobby and Professional
In this Pro Tools Artist Review, we'll be taking a look at the pros and cons of it
Software
Unveiling the Hidden Harmony: A Musician's Guide to the Waves Key Detector
For years, musicians have wrestled with the elusive task of unlocking the key to a song. Hours spent straining ears, countless false starts, and a lingering sense of uncertainty were the hallmarks of this arduous process.
Software
Unveiling the Waves R-Vox: Where Vocal Magic Meets Technical Precision
Remember those vocals that felt lost in the mix, drowning in a sea of muddiness and harshness? Those days are over with the arrival of the Waves Renaissance Vox, a plugin that elevates vocal processing to an art form.
Software
Pro Tools Studio Review: A Solid Choice for Aspiring Audio Professionals
Pro Tools is a name synonymous with professional audio production, and the Standard version offers a compelling entry point for aspiring musicians, engineers, and podcasters.