The Best Large Diaphragm Condenser Mics Under $150/€100 - The Top Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones Under $150/€100
LearningAn indispensable tool in any studio, condenser mics allows us to record vocals as well acoustic instruments. Today, many brands offer large-diaphragm FET condenser mics for home studios on limited bu…
Mastering Progressive Transitions - Two Techniques to Achieve Great Transitions
LearningWhen we start out as DJs we often ask ourselves where to begin to learn all the basics. Beginners can easily get lost thinking about the choice of equipment to use, the songs to mix and, especially, …
The Top Reverb Plug-ins - The Best Virtual Algorithmic Reverbs
LearningFrequently underestimated by beginners, the quality of a reverb plug-in can make a huge difference in the production of a song. That's why we made a brief review of the most essential plug-ins in thi…
Levels in The Digital World - Understanding the Different Level Standards for Recording Music
LearningdB VU, dB FS, Peak, RMS… The misunderstanding of these concepts is at the core of many of the issues affecting most home studio owners. It's about time we shed some light on the matter.
Harmonic Mixing For Dummies - Three Key Steps To Harmonic Mixing
LearningMany DJs spend lots of time perfecting their transition techniques to try to give them a "personal" touch by using effects, or trying to master better their mixing gear. Unfortunately, they often do …
The Top Free Virtual Guitar Amps - Free Guitar Amp Simulations Survey Results
Learning813 persons took part in the survey and voted for their favorite free guitar amp simulations. And here are the results...
Our Favorite Music Documentaries - The Best Music Documentaries
LearningDo you have some free time on the weekend?? Here are some music documentaries that we wholeheartedly recommend.
The Home Studio Owner Library - The Best Books on Audio Engineering
LearningYou don't know which book to take with you to for the morning commute? Here are some inspiring reads regarding audio...
The Best Electric Guitar Manufacturers - The Top Electric Guitar Makers
LearningHere are the top electric guitar manufacturers according to the survey we carried a few days ago in our forums.
Introduction to Placing Sounds in Space - How to Make a Sound Seem Close or Distant
LearningThe brain is a really amazing tool! In fact, even with our eyes closed we are able to locate the things that surround us as soon as they emit a sound. Fortunately for us, as powerful as it is, the so…
How To Get a Fat Bass Sound - Basics for a Fat Bass Sound
LearningJust like an electric guitar, an electric bass can also sound big — but the way to get that sound is not the same.
All About Audio Benchmarks - What do audio measurements mean?
LearningAt AudioFanzine we invested in equipment that allows us to measure audio performance of products we review. However, it is not always easy to understand the flood of numerical values that can reveal …
The Top Guitar Amp Brands - The Best Guitar Amp Brands
LearningAside from the guitar (and the guitarist!), the amp is certainly the most decisive factor in a guitarist's sound
The Top Commercial Software Guitar Amps - The Best Commercial Guitar Amp Plug-ins
LearningHow do you pack dozens of vintage amps and speaker cabinets in a 130 ft² home studio for less than $500? Just enter the wonderful virtual realm with this article about the best commercial software gu…
How To Get a Fat Guitar Sound - Guitar Doubling Basics
LearningWhen people refer to a sound as being "fat" they usually mean different realities and consequently different practices. Here is an overview of the techniques most commonly used to easily get a fat so…