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Celebrate the holiday season by upgrading the sound in your studio.

Buying a gift for a musician can be tricky. We’re a specific breed. We obsess over aspects of mixes that we can only hear, we have strong opinions about gear, and we often already own a lot of stuf...

From subtle glue to surreal texture, the right reverb choice can shift a mix from ordinary to cinematic. Here are ten creative ways to push reverb beyond the “room simulator” mindset and into expre...

If you add a subwoofer to your mixing or listening environment, you need to properly integrate it with your mains. You do this with the crossover frequency, placement and volume level. Not dialing ...

A de-esser is one of the most underrated tools in the audio engineer’s toolkit. At its core, it’s a specialized dynamic processor designed to tame harsh high-frequency sounds—usually sibilance (the...

Few amplifiers have achieved the kind of legendary status that the Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus commands. Introduced in 1975, this solid-state combo became synonymous with shimmering cleans, lush chor...

The updated Platform's keyboard tray is 3.75" wider than the original version, making it 57" wide. While this may not seem like a huge change, it is the difference between some of the most popular ...

The Marshall Plexi is more than an amplifier—it’s a cultural landmark, an icon. Its unmistakable tone has fueled generations of guitar heroes and remains the benchmark for “big rock sound.” Whether...

When we think about building a productive, creative space—whether it’s a music workstation, a studio desk, or a home office—one of the most overlooked factors is display height. Yet, this simple de...

Finishing a song can feel like running a marathon — only to stop five feet before the finish line. For many artists, the biggest struggle isn’t starting new ideas, it’s bringing them to completion ...

To paraphrase the great thinker Marshawn Lynch, take care of your body, take care of your chicken, and take care of your mentals. I may touch on body and chicken in a future post, but as we leave s...

When it comes to designing an acoustically balanced room—whether it’s a home studio, a control room, or a critical listening space—low frequencies pose some of the biggest challenges. However, if y...