Threads created by Mike Levine
- Tips for Better Headphone Mixing
- Arranging Tips
- How to get the best results when you record vocals
- Award-winning mixer Michael Brauer talks techniques, gear and more
- Sound designer Scott Gershin talks tools, techniques and trends
- Talking music production with renowned producer, engineer and mixer Bob Power
- Talking technique with Tony Maserati
- Mix engineer David Tolomei takes in-the-box mixing to the next level
- For producer and mix engineer Dave Isaac, being a great listener has been the key to success
- An interview with mixing ace Manny Marroquin
- Billy Bush on engineering for Butch Vig, working with Rick Rubin and lots more
- An interview with renowned mastering engineer Greg Calbi
- An interview with mixing wiz Ryan West
- An interview with producer and Live expert Laura Escudé
- An interview with legendary producer/engineer Ed Cherney
- A top producer/engineer on technique, gear and recording Keith Richards
- An interview with Grammy-winning producer/engineer Fab Dupont
- Talking technique with one of the top jazz engineers in the business
- Andrew Scheps talks compression, plug-ins, panning, EQ and more
- The Andrew Scheps Interview
- Let's Get Small
- De-Clutter Your Rhythm Guitars
- A review of the Universal Audio Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe plug-in
- The Enemy of the Good is Volume
- Review of the Lauten Audio LA-320 tube-condenser microphone
- A review of the PSP 2445 Digital Reverberator plug-in
- Breaking the rules is standard procedure for producer/engineer Sylvia Massy
- Video review of Audified MixChecker
- Engineer Nathan Hamiel on the art of mastering
- A video review of the new synth from Lethal Audio
- Producer Andrew Wade shares his mixing and guitar-recording secrets
- How to edit spoken-word audio for podcasts, video and more
- Multitalented producer Greg Wells talks about his craft and his gear
- The Last Note
- A review of the Keeley Mod Workstation pedal
- We interview the author of “The Great British Recording Studios”
- A review of IK Multimedia's Lurssen Mastering Console
- Kick Start Your Playing Skills
- We interview the author of "Beatles Gear: The Ultimate Edition"
- We choose our favorite new products from Musikmesse 2016
- Review of the Electro-Harmonix Lester G Deluxe Rotary Speaker pedal
- How to Know When Your Mix is Finished
- The Ears Have It! (part 3)
- A video review of Eventide Anthology X
- The Ears Have It! (part 2)
- The Ears Have It! (part 1)
- A review of Cakewalk Rapture Session
- A review of the Waves NX Virtual Mix Room plug-in
- A/B Your Plug-Ins
- Producer/engineer/songwriter Joe West’s fearless approach brings him chart-topping success
- A review of the UAD Marshall JMP 2203 Plug-In
- Why You Need a Dedicated Digital Audio Editor
- Comparing Guitar Rig Player, AmpliTube Custom Shop and Pod Farm Free
- That's an Order!
- A review of Joey Sturgis Tones Finality Advanced limiter plug-in
- 10 of the most interesting and innovative products from NAMM 2016
- How to track and mix your project so it has a cohesive and memorable sound
- Keep Your Music Data Safe! (part 2)
- A review of the Electro-Harmonix Cock Fight pedal
- A review of iZotope Ozone 7 Advanced and Ozone 7
- Keep Your Music Data Safe! (part 1)
- A review of the Valhalla DSP ValhallaPlate reverb plug-in
- A review of the Electro-Harmonix Key9 Electric Piano Machine
- Live or in the studio, engineer David Kimmell has you covered
- A review of SampleMagic Magic AB Version 2
- Don't Spit the Bit
- A review of the Boss SY-300 guitar synthesizer
- Customize Your DAW
- A review of the PreSonus R80 studio monitors
- Talking sonic repair with Converge guitarist/producer Kurt Ballou
- A video trip to D'Angelico's NYC headquarters
- A review of the Soundtoys 5 native effects bundle
- Podcast Production Basics - Part 2
- We interview the jazz/prog guitarist about the production of her new album
- Podcast Production Basics - Part 1
- A review of the Audient ASP800 8-channel mic pre and ADC
- Join us on a visit to one of Nashville's major studios
- Ten Tips for Tracking
- If You're Thinking About Getting a Pedalboard - Part 2
- If You're Thinking of Getting a Pedalboard - Part 1
- A review of the FabFilter Pro-C 2 compressor plug-in
- Audiofanzine visits the factory where Les Pauls are built
- Learn the Pro Tools edit modes and tools in this tutorial video
- A review of the Splice Sounds sample subscription service
- How to fix pitch and timing with the most economical version of Melodyne
- A review of Studio One 3 Professional
- Periphery’s bassist/producer on recording drums, EQing, plug-ins and more
- A review of Positive Grid Bias FX Professional modeling plug-in
- Preserve Your Music!
- A review of the UAD AKG BX 20 spring reverb plug-in
- A video tour of Fry Pharmacy Recording, an all-analog studio outside Nashville
- A review of East West ProDrummer
- Tread Carefully on Craigslist
- The Mad Max composer on his free video tutorial series, film scoring and more
- Good Arrangements = Better Mixes
- In tandem with Advance series controllers, VIP lets you access all your VST instruments in a single interface
- eBay Selling Tips for Musicians
- Review of the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork
- Which Site is Best for Selling Gear?
- A review of the EastWest Composer Cloud subscription service
- Conquer Your Musical Writer's Block
- A review of the Blue Microphones Hummingbird
- 10 Tips for Better Rehearsals
- An interview with Grammy-winning producer/engineer Reuven Amiel
- The Art of the Deal
- Review of the Akai Advance 49 Keyboard Controller
- Live Performance Tips for Guitar Players
- Top Australian engineer Klaus Hill on mixing, mastering, analog summing and more
- Weighing the pros and cons of DIY mastering
- More than Just the Full Mix
- A review of the new plug-ins in Universal Audio UAD 8.1.1 software
- Watching the Waves
- A review of SONiVOX Tony Coleman Drums
- Start Your Mix Out Right
- Review of Synchro Arts Revoice Pro 3
- An interview with Grammy-nominated producer/engineer Joel Hamilton
- Review of the Waves Butch Vig Vocals plug-in
- Improve Your Studio on the Cheap
- A review of the Audio-Technica ATH-M70x headphones
- Panning to the Extremes
- Signal processing and effects plug-ins that won’t break the bank
- Kurt Bloch talks setup and maintenance for electric guitars
- Review of the Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack
- Review of the Universal Audio Sound Machine Wood Works plug-in
- Delay Tips and Tricks
- 11 Studio Errors to Avoid
- Put Your Best Feature Forward
- Thunderbolt technology could supercharge your studio
- Darrell Thorp just won 3 Grammys for engineering Beck’s latest, giving him 7 overall
- A review of M-Audio’s M50 studio headphones
- Get Up to Speed with Apple Loops
- Record Your Band on a Budget
- Review of the Ploytec Pi L Squared Leukos Synth
- Recording Resonator Guitars
- A multitalented producer/engineer who masters all his projects and creates his own plug-ins
- A review of the Alesis DM Dock drum interface
- A review of Sound Radix Drum Leveler
- Studio insights from Ryan Hewitt, Grammy-winning engineer and producer
- Plug-ins, Key Features, and Free Trials
- Watch as producer Fab Dupont turns a demo into a mix-ready track
- Finding Your DAW
- A review of the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Big Muff Pi
- Review of AIR Music Technology's Advance Music Production Suite
- Dave Pensado and Herb Trawick on mixing in the digital age, Pensado's Place, and their new book
- The gear, the history and more from a legendary studio
- Talking recording with producer, engineer and author, Mixerman
- The Match Game
- DAW Tips for Tracking
- Guitar modeling and a new cabinet simulator highlight the latest release
- Studio tips, techniques and wisdom from a producer, engineer and musician who’s seen it all
- Talking about guitar building with the man who designs Taylor guitars
- Candid comments from the renowned producer/engineer about gear, mixing and more
- Should You Go Paperless Onstage?
- A video journey through the Taylor Guitars factory complex
- Video: Altering Pitch with Melodyne Editor 2
- Colin Leonard takes the analog path to mastering success
- Review of Eventide UltraReverb
- Better Tracks Through Editing - Part 2
- The Living Colour guitarist on film scoring, DAWs, amp simulators and more
- Better Tracks Through Editing - Part 1
- A Demo of Native Instruments' Innovative New MIDI Controllers
- A Video Demo of the New Apogee Thunderbolt Ensemble
- Classic Gear Spotlight: The Teletronix LA-2A
- A noise-removal tutorial with the Spectral Repair Module in iZotope RX
- Talking to BT about his upcoming throwback album and his love for vintage gear
- An Interview With Producer, Engineer and Guitarist Eyal Levi
- Of Sync Fees, Royalties and Exclusive Deals
- How to Get Started Licensing Your Music
- Surviving as a Hired Gun in the Studio
- Review of the PreSonus AudioBox iTwo
- Classic Gear Spotlight: The Vox AC30
- Review of the Line 6 AMPLIFi FX100
- An iPhone, iPod touch, and Especially an iPad, Can Greatly Improve Your Live Setup
- Getting Down to "Bassics"
- Richard Devine on sound design, synths, software, studios and more
- Improve Your Mix with A/B Referencing -Part 2
- A pint-sized yet powerful multi-effects unit
- Improve Your Mix with A/B Referencing - Part 1
- We test drive EHX's new "Organ Machine"
- Get Ready, Get Setlist, Go!
- Tips on Recording Vocals for Musicians
- A channel strip that's ultra useful
- Boss reinvents the DS distortion pedal
- Scoring to Picture — Part 3
- Six iOS Amp-and-Effects Modelers Evaluated
- Classic Gear Spotlight: The Versatile and Durable Shure SM57
- A Quick Tour of Summer NAMM 2014 in Nashville
- Software amp-and-effects simulator for studio and stage
- Scoring to Picture — Part 2
- Getting Into Inter-App Audio
- Review of the Boss ME-80
- Scoring to Picture — Part 1
- Tips on How to Efficiently Use Pro Tools
- Power Tips for the Pro Tools Novice – Part 1
- DIY Sound Effects
- Carmen Rizzo on the Post-Apocalyptic Music Business, Film Scoring, iPad Music and More
- Review of the Boss OD-1X OverDrive
- Cheap Synth Apps with Rich Sound
- Quantizing Basics
- Review of Mojave Audio MA-300
- Review of Alesis iO Dock II
- Studio in a Backpack - Part 2
- Studio in a Backpack — Part 1
- Electro-Harmonix EHX Tortion Review
- Key Concepts for Instrument Miking
- Noises Off
- Producing a Vocal Session - Part 2
- Tech 21 Hot-Rod Plexi Review
- Producing a Vocal Session - Part 1
- Capo 3 for Mac Review
- Working with Drum Loops - Part 2
- Working with Drum Loops - Part 1
- Cut the Mud from Your Mix
- Buying an Audio Interface - Part 2
- Ableton’s Jesse Terry Talks Live, Push, and What’s Next
- Buying an Audio Interface - Part 1
- Tips for Better Soloing
- A Review of Toontrack's Classic Amps EZmix Pack
- Why Headroom is Important
- Mixing: A 12-Step Program
- Protect Your Hearing
- Long-Distance Collaboration
- Steely Dan’s Producer Talks Recording, Mixing, and More
- Comparing Two Approaches to Drum-Track Creation
- Before You Buy that Acoustic Guitar
- Adjust and Process Groups of Tracks at a Time
- Minimize Drum Bleed in Your Home Studio
- Panning Strategies
- Helpful Advice for Before, During, and After the Show
- Comparing Both Types of Pedal Setups
- Doubling Made Easy
- Improve Your Microphone IQ
- DAW Automation 101
- Producer/engineer Jesse Cannon on mixing, mastering, and more
- Slide Guitar Quick-Start Guide
- Organize Your DAW Files to Work Better and Faster
- Organize Your Tracks for Faster Mixing
- Clean Up Your Vocal Tracks
- You Can Get Great Sounds When You Go Direct
- Understanding Audiobus