Around 15 years ago, in the year 2006, I took up my first music arrangement classes at a local recording studio. Computer-based music production was just starting to hit the mainstream market and things were exciting. I started arranging music in the box with Logic Express 7, and before long, realized I needed to record […]
Most audio interfaces have quite common features. A few inputs, gain knobs, headphone outputs, line out, and phantom power. With higher-end audio interfaces, they are usually built with better components (Neutrik/Amphenol inputs). Not forgetting the quality of its A/D and D/A audio converters, along with its pre-amp. Late last year, I got my hands on a […]
Whether you’re a beginner trying to learn Cubase or composer trying to get your knots together with Cubase, ditch the manual and get this book. Music Production with Cubase 10 & 10.5 by Pierluigi Bontempi If you watched the Cubase’s very own quick start video series as an amateur composer or producer, you’ll get lost […]
This is a Samson Go Mic Mobile review that I decided to write after using for a couple of months. It took many tests (different recording environments, applications, etc.) for me to finally get the hang of using it efficiently, and I wanted to share my experiences. Let’s get started. Why I bought the Samson […]
Choosing a great MIDI controller for music production shouldn’t be hard. A MIDI controller has become an important component of the studio to the point where most of our playing and sounds are being activated by a single press of a note. Of course, there are music producers who can compose and produce music without […]
As we draw closer towards mid-year 2018, there seem to be more audio interfaces than ever in the market – which should you choose? It shouldn’t be tough to choose one, but some thoughts need to be placed when you’re shopping for one, as it’ll be your studio’s centerpiece in your run of producing music. […]
It’s 2018 and there are literally hundreds & thousands *maybe*, of VST synth plugins in the market. Some are free, some are expensive and some cost very little. Not every VST synth is made equal. On some synths, you may find big and usable sounds, right on the get-go. And on some other synths, you […]
[Updated: 14 April 2018] – We’ve curated the best laptops for music production this year. Go forth and make music! Choosing a good laptop for music production shouldn’t be too hard but it is a critical decision to make. What you want is a laptop powerful enough for recording and music production. On top of […]
One of the secrets of great TV & game music composers is the ability to work fast. With the rapid music tech development and new plugins being introduced every day, there is hardly any reason not being able to compose music. Technology has made it possible even for a non-musician to compose and produce music […]