Gear

How to Set up Studio Monitors

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Studio monitors are perhaps the most important tool you have in your music production arsenal. If your studio monitors are poor quality or not set up correctly, you won’t be able to hear an accurate representation of the sound of your music.

Unfortunately, many beginners and even advanced producers don’t set up their studio speakers correctly. Setting up your speakers wrong could result in undesirable effects such as lack of bass and comb filtering.

So how should you set up your studio to get the best possible sound? This article lists everything you need to know about how to set up studio monitors.

What DAW Is the Best Music Production Software?

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There’s never been a better time to be a music producer. In the past, you’d need to go to an expensive recording studio if you wanted to make a serious recording. These days, you can have as much recording power as a professional studio from just your laptop.

With that said, the sheer number of options available makes it quite difficult for a beginner to get into digital audio creation. The music software you choose can have a dramatic impact on your workflow and the kind of music you can create. You need to take the time to pick the right software for you.

So what is the best music production software for your needs? This is a complicated question that we explore in detail in the article below.

Top 10 Home Recording Studio Essentials

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According to the Recording Industry Association of America, the recorded music revenues in the United States grew for the fifth year in a row and reached $12.2 billion.

As this industry has become more popular, more people have found that you can produce high-quality records in a home recording studio rather than paying another recording studio. Do you want to learn more about what it takes to set up a home recording studio?

Keep reading this guide for the top 10 essential equipment you need to make the best home studio set-up!

Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Synthesizer: Everything You Need to Know

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The first electronic sound synthesizer was invented in 1955 at the Radio Corporation of America. Soon after, Moog released their commercial synth during the sixties and transformed popular music. But do you know the many options available today?

Choosing a synth can be tricky, especially if you don’t know the sound you want. Read on as we present our essential synthesizer guide and help you decide which one to buy.