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Tips for Better Headphone Mixing03/24/23
Arranging Tips07/18/22
How to get the best results when you record vocals06/14/22
Award-winning mixer Michael Brauer talks techniques, gear and more11/25/19
Sound designer Scott Gershin talks tools, techniques and trends05/07/18
Talking music production with renowned producer, engineer and mixer Bob Power03/15/18
Talking technique with Tony Maserati01/09/18
Mix engineer David Tolomei takes in-the-box mixing to the next level11/29/17
For producer and mix engineer Dave Isaac, being a great listener has been the key to success09/22/17
An interview with mixing ace Manny Marroquin08/07/17
Billy Bush on engineering for Butch Vig, working with Rick Rubin and lots more06/28/17
An interview with renowned mastering engineer Greg Calbi05/08/17
An interview with mixing wiz Ryan West03/30/17
An interview with producer and Live expert Laura Escudé02/28/17
An interview with legendary producer/engineer Ed Cherney01/30/17
A top producer/engineer on technique, gear and recording Keith Richards12/21/16
An interview with Grammy-winning producer/engineer Fab Dupont11/28/16
Talking technique with one of the top jazz engineers in the business10/25/16
Andrew Scheps talks compression, plug-ins, panning, EQ and more09/05/16
The Andrew Scheps Interview08/01/16
Let's Get Small06/23/16
De-Clutter Your Rhythm Guitars06/22/16
A review of the Universal Audio Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe plug-in06/16/16
The Enemy of the Good is Volume06/15/16
Review of the Lauten Audio LA-320 tube-condenser microphone06/09/16
A review of the PSP 2445 Digital Reverberator plug-in06/06/16
Breaking the rules is standard procedure for producer/engineer Sylvia Massy06/02/16
Video review of Audified MixChecker05/31/16
Engineer Nathan Hamiel on the art of mastering05/25/16
A video review of the new synth from Lethal Audio05/21/16
Producer Andrew Wade shares his mixing and guitar-recording secrets05/18/16
How to edit spoken-word audio for podcasts, video and more05/13/16
Multitalented producer Greg Wells talks about his craft and his gear05/05/16
The Last Note05/04/16
A review of the Keeley Mod Workstation pedal04/28/16
We interview the author of “The Great British Recording Studios”04/26/16
A review of IK Multimedia's Lurssen Mastering Console04/21/16
Kick Start Your Playing Skills04/20/16
We interview the author of "Beatles Gear: The Ultimate Edition"04/13/16
We choose our favorite new products from Musikmesse 201604/11/16
Review of the Electro-Harmonix Lester G Deluxe Rotary Speaker pedal04/10/16
How to Know When Your Mix is Finished03/24/16
The Ears Have It! (part 3)03/23/16
A video review of Eventide Anthology X03/21/16
The Ears Have It! (part 2)03/16/16
The Ears Have It! (part 1)03/10/16
A review of Cakewalk Rapture Session03/09/16
A review of the Waves NX Virtual Mix Room plug-in03/01/16
A/B Your Plug-Ins02/25/16
Producer/engineer/songwriter Joe West’s fearless approach brings him chart-topping success02/24/16
A review of the UAD Marshall JMP 2203 Plug-In02/17/16
Why You Need a Dedicated Digital Audio Editor02/11/16
Comparing Guitar Rig Player, AmpliTube Custom Shop and Pod Farm Free02/10/16
That's an Order!02/04/16
A review of Joey Sturgis Tones Finality Advanced limiter plug-in02/03/16
10 of the most interesting and innovative products from NAMM 201601/27/16
How to track and mix your project so it has a cohesive and memorable sound01/18/16
Keep Your Music Data Safe! (part 2)01/15/16
A review of the Electro-Harmonix Cock Fight pedal01/13/16
A review of iZotope Ozone 7 Advanced and Ozone 701/07/16
Keep Your Music Data Safe! (part 1)01/06/16
A review of the Valhalla DSP ValhallaPlate reverb plug-in12/21/15
A review of the Electro-Harmonix Key9 Electric Piano Machine12/16/15
Live or in the studio, engineer David Kimmell has you covered12/16/15
A review of SampleMagic Magic AB Version 212/10/15
Don't Spit the Bit12/09/15
A review of the Boss SY-300 guitar synthesizer12/03/15
Customize Your DAW12/02/15
A review of the PreSonus R80 studio monitors11/24/15
Talking sonic repair with Converge guitarist/producer Kurt Ballou11/19/15
A video trip to D'Angelico's NYC headquarters11/15/15
A review of the Soundtoys 5 native effects bundle11/12/15
Podcast Production Basics - Part 211/03/15
We interview the jazz/prog guitarist about the production of her new album10/22/15
Podcast Production Basics - Part 110/21/15
A review of the Audient ASP800 8-channel mic pre and ADC10/15/15
Join us on a visit to one of Nashville's major studios10/14/15
Ten Tips for Tracking10/07/15
If You're Thinking About Getting a Pedalboard - Part 210/01/15
If You're Thinking of Getting a Pedalboard - Part 109/30/15
A review of the FabFilter Pro-C 2 compressor plug-in09/27/15
Audiofanzine visits the factory where Les Pauls are built09/22/15
Learn the Pro Tools edit modes and tools in this tutorial video09/16/15
A review of the Splice Sounds sample subscription service09/10/15
How to fix pitch and timing with the most economical version of Melodyne09/09/15
A review of Studio One 3 Professional09/04/15
Periphery’s bassist/producer on recording drums, EQing, plug-ins and more08/20/15
A review of Positive Grid Bias FX Professional modeling plug-in08/13/15
Preserve Your Music!08/06/15
A review of the UAD AKG BX 20 spring reverb plug-in08/05/15
A video tour of Fry Pharmacy Recording, an all-analog studio outside Nashville07/30/15
A review of East West ProDrummer07/23/15
Tread Carefully on Craigslist07/22/15
The Mad Max composer on his free video tutorial series, film scoring and more07/16/15
Good Arrangements = Better Mixes07/13/15
In tandem with Advance series controllers, VIP lets you access all your VST instruments in a single interface07/06/15
eBay Selling Tips for Musicians07/01/15
Review of the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork06/29/15
Which Site is Best for Selling Gear?06/23/15
A review of the EastWest Composer Cloud subscription service06/18/15
Conquer Your Musical Writer's Block06/15/15
A review of the Blue Microphones Hummingbird06/11/15
10 Tips for Better Rehearsals06/09/15
An interview with Grammy-winning producer/engineer Reuven Amiel06/04/15
The Art of the Deal06/02/15
Review of the Akai Advance 49 Keyboard Controller06/01/15
Live Performance Tips for Guitar Players05/27/15
Top Australian engineer Klaus Hill on mixing, mastering, analog summing and more05/21/15
Weighing the pros and cons of DIY mastering05/20/15
More than Just the Full Mix05/18/15
A review of the new plug-ins in Universal Audio UAD 8.1.1 software05/14/15
Watching the Waves05/11/15
A review of SONiVOX Tony Coleman Drums04/30/15
Start Your Mix Out Right04/27/15
Review of Synchro Arts Revoice Pro 304/22/15
An interview with Grammy-nominated producer/engineer Joel Hamilton04/20/15
Review of the Waves Butch Vig Vocals plug-in04/09/15
Improve Your Studio on the Cheap04/07/15
A review of the Audio-Technica ATH-M70x headphones04/02/15
Panning to the Extremes03/31/15
Signal processing and effects plug-ins that won’t break the bank03/26/15
Kurt Bloch talks setup and maintenance for electric guitars03/19/15
Review of the Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack03/16/15
Review of the Universal Audio Sound Machine Wood Works plug-in03/12/15
Delay Tips and Tricks03/10/15
11 Studio Errors to Avoid03/05/15
Put Your Best Feature Forward03/03/15
Thunderbolt technology could supercharge your studio02/26/15
Darrell Thorp just won 3 Grammys for engineering Beck’s latest, giving him 7 overall02/23/15
A review of M-Audio’s M50 studio headphones02/19/15
Get Up to Speed with Apple Loops02/17/15
Record Your Band on a Budget02/12/15
Review of the Ploytec Pi L Squared Leukos Synth02/10/15
Recording Resonator Guitars02/05/15
A multitalented producer/engineer who masters all his projects and creates his own plug-ins02/02/15
A review of the Alesis DM Dock drum interface01/29/15
A review of Sound Radix Drum Leveler01/27/15
Studio insights from Ryan Hewitt, Grammy-winning engineer and producer01/14/15
Plug-ins, Key Features, and Free Trials01/13/15
Watch as producer Fab Dupont turns a demo into a mix-ready track01/12/15
Finding Your DAW01/08/15
A review of the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Big Muff Pi01/06/15
Review of AIR Music Technology's Advance Music Production Suite12/31/14
Dave Pensado and Herb Trawick on mixing in the digital age, Pensado's Place, and their new book12/22/14
The gear, the history and more from a legendary studio12/21/14
Talking recording with producer, engineer and author, Mixerman12/15/14
The Match Game12/09/14
DAW Tips for Tracking12/04/14
Guitar modeling and a new cabinet simulator highlight the latest release11/30/14
Studio tips, techniques and wisdom from a producer, engineer and musician who’s seen it all11/25/14
Talking about guitar building with the man who designs Taylor guitars11/20/14
Candid comments from the renowned producer/engineer about gear, mixing and more11/17/14
Should You Go Paperless Onstage?11/14/14
A video journey through the Taylor Guitars factory complex11/10/14
Video: Altering Pitch with Melodyne Editor 211/03/14
Colin Leonard takes the analog path to mastering success10/30/14
Review of Eventide UltraReverb10/26/14
Better Tracks Through Editing - Part 210/21/14
The Living Colour guitarist on film scoring, DAWs, amp simulators and more10/20/14
Better Tracks Through Editing - Part 110/15/14
A Demo of Native Instruments' Innovative New MIDI Controllers10/14/14
A Video Demo of the New Apogee Thunderbolt Ensemble10/07/14
Classic Gear Spotlight: The Teletronix LA-2A09/30/14
A noise-removal tutorial with the Spectral Repair Module in iZotope RX09/27/14
Talking to BT about his upcoming throwback album and his love for vintage gear09/24/14
An Interview With Producer, Engineer and Guitarist Eyal Levi09/17/14
Of Sync Fees, Royalties and Exclusive Deals09/16/14
How to Get Started Licensing Your Music09/12/14
Surviving as a Hired Gun in the Studio09/10/14
Review of the PreSonus AudioBox iTwo09/08/14
Classic Gear Spotlight: The Vox AC3009/03/14
Review of the Line 6 AMPLIFi FX10009/01/14
An iPhone, iPod touch, and Especially an iPad, Can Greatly Improve Your Live Setup08/27/14
Getting Down to "Bassics"08/24/14
Richard Devine on sound design, synths, software, studios and more08/20/14
Improve Your Mix with A/B Referencing -Part 208/19/14
A pint-sized yet powerful multi-effects unit08/17/14
Improve Your Mix with A/B Referencing - Part 108/12/14
We test drive EHX's new "Organ Machine"08/10/14
Get Ready, Get Setlist, Go!08/07/14
Tips on Recording Vocals for Musicians08/04/14
A channel strip that's ultra useful08/03/14
Boss reinvents the DS distortion pedal07/30/14
Scoring to Picture — Part 307/29/14
Six iOS Amp-and-Effects Modelers Evaluated07/26/14
Classic Gear Spotlight: The Versatile and Durable Shure SM5707/23/14
A Quick Tour of Summer NAMM 2014 in Nashville07/21/14
Software amp-and-effects simulator for studio and stage07/12/14
Scoring to Picture — Part 207/08/14
Getting Into Inter-App Audio07/07/14
Review of the Boss ME-8007/02/14
Scoring to Picture — Part 106/26/14
Tips on How to Efficiently Use Pro Tools06/25/14
Power Tips for the Pro Tools Novice – Part 106/24/14
DIY Sound Effects06/23/14
Carmen Rizzo on the Post-Apocalyptic Music Business, Film Scoring, iPad Music and More06/19/14
Review of the Boss OD-1X OverDrive06/17/14
Cheap Synth Apps with Rich Sound06/14/14
Quantizing Basics06/12/14
Review of Mojave Audio MA-30006/10/14
Review of Alesis iO Dock II06/08/14
Studio in a Backpack - Part 206/02/14
Studio in a Backpack — Part 105/31/14
Electro-Harmonix EHX Tortion Review05/28/14
Key Concepts for Instrument Miking05/27/14
Noises Off05/22/14
Producing a Vocal Session - Part 205/21/14
Tech 21 Hot-Rod Plexi Review05/20/14
Producing a Vocal Session - Part 105/17/14
Capo 3 for Mac Review05/05/14
Working with Drum Loops - Part 205/01/14
Working with Drum Loops - Part 104/29/14
Cut the Mud from Your Mix04/28/14
Buying an Audio Interface - Part 204/24/14
Ableton’s Jesse Terry Talks Live, Push, and What’s Next04/23/14
Buying an Audio Interface - Part 104/22/14
Tips for Better Soloing04/17/14
A Review of Toontrack's Classic Amps EZmix Pack04/15/14
Why Headroom is Important04/14/14
Mixing: A 12-Step Program04/09/14
Protect Your Hearing04/05/14
Long-Distance Collaboration04/02/14
Steely Dan’s Producer Talks Recording, Mixing, and More03/26/14
Comparing Two Approaches to Drum-Track Creation03/24/14
Before You Buy that Acoustic Guitar03/20/14
Adjust and Process Groups of Tracks at a Time03/14/14
Minimize Drum Bleed in Your Home Studio03/12/14
Panning Strategies03/09/14
Helpful Advice for Before, During, and After the Show03/03/14
Comparing Both Types of Pedal Setups02/27/14
Doubling Made Easy02/23/14
Improve Your Microphone IQ02/18/14
DAW Automation 10102/12/14
Producer/engineer Jesse Cannon on mixing, mastering, and more02/10/14
Slide Guitar Quick-Start Guide02/10/14
Organize Your DAW Files to Work Better and Faster01/15/14
Organize Your Tracks for Faster Mixing01/11/14
Clean Up Your Vocal Tracks01/10/14
You Can Get Great Sounds When You Go Direct01/07/14
Understanding Audiobus01/06/14