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The 12 best music producers of all time across all genres

The role of a music producer has always been quite fluid. Working behind the scenes, shaping and transforming songs so that they’d be successful but also in line with the artist’s vision: a producer is a master in balancing creativity and business, always remembering that the audience, of today and tomorrow, will be the ultimate judge of their work.

The 7 essentials for your home recording studio setup

Home recording has never been more accessible, and you don’t need to spend thousands to get started. In this article, I’m going to look at the essentials – the things you need most to set up your space – so let’s get your new home recording studio up and running.

What is audio normalization, and how (and when) to use it

Normalizing tracks has been a common practice among artists since the dawn of DAWs, but with the advent of streaming platforms and the subsequent loudness standardization, as well as new, less invasive ways to make tracks louder, you might wonder whether it’s still worth it normalizing your tunes before publishing them.

What are hertz (Hz) and frequency in sound and music

Imagine sound as a pulsating wave, traveling through air and bridging the gap between its original source and your ear canal, where it’s captured and decoded by your brain.

The science behind the sonic realm is as fascinating as it is articulated, and one of the most fundamental concepts in the field is the role of hertz and frequency in sound. These are the building blocks of not just music, but the way we perceive audio in all its forms.

Studio monitors vs regular speakers: What’s the difference?

Whether you’re setting up your first recording studio, home theater or hi-fi system, you’ll probably have to do some research on the best speakers that can help you create the perfect environment for your creativity or entertainment.

That’s when you’ll come across the terms “studio monitor” and “hi-fi speaker” and wonder: aren’t they the same thing?