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  1. How to Build a Versatile Home Studio for $537

    How to Build a Versatile Home Studio for $537

    Tutorial Beginner

    It's easy to get carried away with equipment, when it's really skill that matters. Here are the core items that are needed to build a home studio.

  2. Essential Equipment for Any Mastering Studio

    Essential Equipment for Any Mastering Studio

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial I'll help you understand what is the most suitable equipment to purchase for a mastering studio.

  3. The Studio Monitors That You Need to Consider for Your Audio Studio

    The Studio Monitors That You Need to Consider for Your Audio Studio

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this article I will show you speakers for music production, mixing and mastering. This is my latest list reflecting on the options for 2017.

  4. My Small Studio Setup Explained

    My Small Studio Setup Explained

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, I'll show you my kit list and how I use that kit. I will guide you through both hardware and software tools that will provide the basis for...

  5. Sennheiser HD 215 Headphones Revisited

    Sennheiser HD 215 Headphones Revisited

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial I'll explore some interesting and value-for-money headphones, the Sennheiser HD 215, which I'm revisiting after purchasing some time ago.

  6. Flagship Audio Technica headphones ATH-R70x, ATH-M70x Examined

    Flagship Audio Technica headphones ATH-R70x, ATH-M70x Examined

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, I'll explain the options available with the latest high quality Audio Technica headphones and why you might want to consider them as part...

  7. Help! How to Fix Your Overheating Media-Making Mac

    Help! How to Fix Your Overheating Media-Making Mac

    Tutorial Beginner

    Mac's are amazing computers, but sometimes, even they have problems. One of the most common ones media professionals will encounter is overheating. In this...

  8. Modular Synthesis Explained

    Modular Synthesis Explained

    Tutorial Beginner

    You may be wondering what is a modular synth or what is modular synthesis. In this tutorial, I'll explain the history of modular synthesis leading to modern...

  9. 12 Reasons Why You Should Match the Mic to the Vocalist

    12 Reasons Why You Should Match the Mic to the Vocalist

    Tutorial Beginner

    Pairing the right mic with a vocalist is absolutely key to any good vocal session. In this tutorial I'll explain the various reasons why it's important to...

  10. How to Choose the Right Microphone for a Voice Over

    How to Choose the Right Microphone for a Voice Over

    Tutorial Beginner

    Picking the right microphone can make or break a voice over. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to pick the right microphone for the sound that you're...

  11. How to Null Test Your Gear: Part 2

    How to Null Test Your Gear: Part 2

    Tutorial Advanced

    In the first part of this tutorial, I explained how to null test with software. That's easy. Doing so with physical equipment can be more challenging, but...

  12. Understanding AudioCopy and Inter-App Audio in iOS

    Understanding AudioCopy and Inter-App Audio in iOS

    Tutorial Beginner

    The Apple iPad is quickly reserving its place among traditional and newer mobile producers alike. In this tutorial, Tuts+ author and Certified MacExpert...