Latest articles

Mackie CR3.5 review: Budget-friendly, but not studio-ready

In today’s world, of all the hurdles musicians must face, the most pressing matter is, of course, money.

In between the debts of touring, selling merch, being strangled by record labels, and selling your soul just to be featured on some 17-year old’s Spotify playlist, musicians must constantly ask themselves whether they’re willing to starve for weeks or buy a decent piece of much-needed gear. What’s worse is that the affordable gear is often junk.

The 5 best USB microphones for vocals and music recording 2025

USB microphones aren’t very different from your standard mic, except for the fact that they contain within them a dedicated preamp as well as an analog-to-digital converter. This makes them incredibly convenient, simple, and portable, as you only need one connection.

Shure Beta 58A review

Most of you are probably familiar with the iconic SM58, but perhaps less of you are aware of the Beta 58A. The series originally came out in the 80s, before Shure decided to make some slight updates and alterations to the design around 1996.

Top 6 ways you can finally finish that song

If you’re anything like me, you may have found yourself coming face to face with another form of writer’s block that can be quite potent in nature. Finishing the song!

Agh! It’s bringing back painful memories as I write this! It can be hard enough getting started on something let alone knowing how to wrap things up, right?

Kali Audio LP-6 V2 review: Phenomenal budget monitors

The Kali Audio LP-6 V2 is a product that may make you reconsider your expectations when buying budget studio monitors. They’re inexpensive, and in terms of sound quality, I was surprised by the results. Let’s take a closer look.