KRK ROKIT 8 G4 Review
KRK ROKIT monitors are among the most popular on the market, but it is fair to say that former ranges have been the subject of quite a lot of debate in audio communities. They look impressive, and they are marketed well, but some of the incarnations of their speakers have [...]
PreSonus Eris E4.5 Review
When a music brand releases a set of active speakers with a price tag of around the $200 mark, it is natural to think that they won’t be the best out there. Though this is not chump change, for a top-end studio monitor set you can spend many times the [...]
PreSonus ATOM: Production and Performance Pad Controller Review
The PreSonus ATOM is the first pad controller released by PreSonus, and as you might expect, it is designed to natively synchronize with the brand’s “Studio One” production and performance software. Whether you use this software or not, the ATOM is an attractive prospect as a pad controller for virtual [...]
Ghost Producing, Part III: How it Is and How it Could Be
In 2013, nobody was talking much about the ghost production industry. The DJs, artists, and performers who used ghost producers never admitted to it, and when rumors surfaced that someone was using a ghost producer, it was treated a scandal. By 2015, a few big-name DJs like Tiesto and Benny [...]
Serato & Tidal Streaming…Thoughts After One Month Of Use
Remember when Pulselocker just got up one day and shut down its service. That was back in November of 2017. Serato, RekordBox and Virtual DJ users were FUCKED! Beatport later purchased Pulselocker and will inevitably launch a similar service, let’s call it “Beatport LINK” LOL. I did use the Pulselocker [...]
In The Studio Tips – How To Properly Use Pink Noise
I’m really excited about this In The Studio Tip. It’s all about Pink Noise. How to properly use pink noise when setting up monitors, mixing and mastering. Everyone should know what is Pink Noise and how to use it in your studio environment. Check out the video below.
In The Studio Tips – The Do’s and Don’ts of Mastering Music
In our last In The Studio Tips, we explored The Do’s and Don’ts of Mixing Music. Today we will dive into the Do’s and Don’ts of Mastering Music. Mastering is an art form. Everyone probably has the tools to master music, but not everyone understands the technicality of mastering music. [...]
iZotope Ozone 8 Advanced Audio Mastering Plug-in Software Video Review
If you recall, we posted a review of iZotope's Ozone 8 Advanced here. Today we are releasing a full video review...touching on some of the unique features of iZotope's Ozone 8 Advanced. Take a look at the video below. As the industry’s most comprehensive mastering suite, Ozone 8 adds to [...]