Whether you’re recording vocals for your new album, chatting with a record exec over Zoom, or live streaming to your thousands of adoring followers, nothing is quite as frustrating and embarrassing as a mic that’s a little too quiet for the occasion. Here are some proven fixes that can help you find the perfect settings…
The Blue Yeti is among one of the most popular microphones available, whether for Discord, live streaming, ASMR, gaming, podcasting, singing, or otherwise. Blue was especially clever in their marketing, leveraging relationships with2 influencers to get their message out to every corner of the internet. If you bought into the Yeti, you didn’t just buy…
One of the best ways to improve as a flutist is to learn songs. Songs tend to be a lot more fun to play than exercises, so they increase motivation to practice more. The only problem is that it can be hard to know where to begin. You may have the desire to go and…
Nothing is more important for a beginner drummer than practice material. With an abundance of the right exercises and songs to work on, one can learn and improve rather quickly. It’s not always easy finding easy songs, mind you, because they are inevitably played by professional drummers. Not to worry – because we’ve identified plenty…
Mixing requires an array of tools – EQs, compressors, reverbs, saturation, and more. Sure, your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) may already come with the essentials. But stock effects will only take you so far. If you’re looking to take your mixing game to the next level, it may be time to invest in a fresh…
Can’t seem to get rid of noise in one of your vocal tracks? Captured a perfect saxophone take that ended up with some unlistenable artifacts in it? Want to tame that heavily distorted guitar, even if just by a little? You’re not alone. While there aren’t any magic tricks you can perform to save great…
Additive synths are complex and sophisticated. Because of that, they’re often powerful, versatile, and even realistic sounding. But finding the right one isn’t just a matter of picking out the most expensive. From CPU usage to OS compatibility, you must be intentional in tracking down a synth that’s going to meet your specific needs. Not…
Nylon stringed acoustic guitars are used heavily in classical and Latin, even pop and R&B. Its sound is unmistakable. The nylon provides a mellow but articulate tone that adds beauty and emotion to every project. If you’re looking for a nylon guitar VST plugin, your options are somewhat limited, but there are a few good…
The harpsichord is a classic. It’s certainly a favorite among classical players, but it also found its way into 60s pop, rock, and psychedelia. And, of course, it’s used strategically in a variety of tracks in a variety of genres, even today. It may not be an absolute must-have, like a piano or a synthesizer,…
The vibraphone is an excellent instrument for classical and jazz music. That doesn’t mean you won’t occasionally hear it elsewhere too, though, like in pop, R&B, or progressive rock. Basically, if it’s a style of music requiring a mellow feel, the vibraphone totally fits the bill. While it might not be an instant go-to like…
The Roland JUPITER-8 is practically a poster child of the 80s. This polysynth originally exploded onto the market in 1981, and to this day, it remains one of the most sought-after synthesizers for pop, rock, electronic, scoring, cinematic, synthwave, and a great deal more. Its iconic tones are a practical must-have for producers, songwriters, and…
Looking for a fun arts and crafts project to take on with your child? Then why not try your hand at homemade musical instruments? Know it or not, there are a ton of DIY craft ideas for you to explore, and many of them can be created using ordinary household objects like cardboard, toilet paper…
A multiband compressor is basically a group of multiple compressors, with each operating on distinct sections of the audio spectrum. Multiband compression offers considerably more flexibility than your average compressor, but because you need to be intentional about the frequencies you want to compress (and how), it’s also considered more advanced and difficult to control….
Woodwinds are an absolute essential in classical and orchestral music. But they also add a whimsical vibe to jazz or folk. If you’re trying to hunt down the right woodwind VST plugin, it means you’re probably looking for something specific. You might be interested in scoring a film, or you might even be looking to…
It’s more common than you might think. There are plenty of old upright pianos and organs hiding in people’s homes. If you’re the owner of one such instrument, you already know. While these pianos might be worth something to someone, sometimes finding a buyer can be difficult, not to mention the trouble of having to…