If you’ve ever been in a professional studio of any kind, then you’ll have seen a Neumann U87. There isn’t really a more popular studio mic out there. But why is it so popular? Today we will break it down, discuss the pros and cons, and see what makes the Neumann U87 such an iconic …
Shure is a microphone brand that is primarily known for their dynamic microphones. The Shure SM7B, SM58, and SM57 are some of the most popular microphones ever built, and have been used on countless tours, stages, and in many recording studios. However, Shure also has many models of condenser microphones that you may not have …
About the Neumann TLM 103 Condenser Microphone Neumann’s TLM 103 Condenser Microphone is a large diaphragm condenser microphone, geared toward studio use. Neumann is a premier microphone manufacturer, founded in Germany in the 1920’s, and they have since made a name for themselves as producers of high end, high priced microphones. The Neumann U87 is …
In my opinion, a good MIDI keyboard is one of the most important purchases a producer or songwriter can make. Music production is all about getting ideas out of your head and into your recording software, and often times, your MIDI controller is the toll you’ll use. When I was on the hunt for a …
When it comes to studio condenser microphones, there is no shortage of choices. One popular category of studio microphones is tube microphones, like the Warm Audio WA-47. The WA-47 is inspired by the popular Neumann U-47 microphone, and at about 10% of the price, it’s one of the best sounding mics under $1,000. The Neumann …
If you’re a budding audio engineer, a singer-songwriter looking to record your own songs, or a producer looking for a good mobile option, a 2-channel USB interface is a great option. Since there are so many affordable options, I’ll be putting the MOTU M2 vs Scarlett 2i2 by Focusrite, head to head, to see which …
RC-20 Retro Color by XLN Audio is a nifty little plugin. With six different types of color to add to your source sounds, plus a magnitude slider, high and lo cut, and a width knob, this analog color plugin offers no shortage of options. What are the 6 effects in RC-20? NOISE: RC-20’s Noice effect …
When it comes to downloading samples, presets, and loops, Splice is undeniably the most popular option. They’ve got a huge library of one-shots, drum loops, and synth presets to explore. But is Splice worth it? What’s included with your subscription? At a price of $9.99/month, Splice’s “Sounds+” plan costs about the same as the cheapest …
This is a review of the Empirical Labs Distressor. Specifically, I’ll be reviewing the EL8-X (British Mod) iteration of this compressor. To put it simply, the Emperical Labs Distressor is an absolute joy to use, and it’s a super musical, very colorful compressor with tons of options. What makes the Empirical Labs Distressor so good? …
Open back headphones are my favorite type of headphones for mixing. Thanks to the open ear cups, they allow sound to pass in and out of the headphones. This has two distinct advantages over traditional closed back headphones. 1: The open sides allow for a less isolated, more “natural” sounding headphone, and 2: bass frequencies …