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  1. Using a MIDI Controller With iPad

    Using a MIDI Controller With iPad

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Whether for practice, mobile production, or even to replace a traditional studio; the Apple iPad has quickly risen to the challenge of being all musical...

  2. Working With Tube Gear

    Working With Tube Gear

    Tutorial Beginner

    Tube-based audio gear has been, and still is, some of the most sought after equipment. But, how exactly can we benefit from having it?

  3. Can an iPad Replace My MainStage Rig?

    Can an iPad Replace My MainStage Rig?

    Tutorial Beginner

    Imagine a digital sound source that comes with a huge variety of quality software instruments, samples and loops, has battery life that will last all day,...

  4. Producing an EP Part 1: Scratch Tracks and Acoustic Guitars

    Producing an EP Part 1: Scratch Tracks and Acoustic Guitars

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this series we'll look at several aspects of creating a 6-7 song EP. In Part 1 we'll talk about the scope of the project and how that relates to your...

  5. The Complete List of Audio Gear You'll Need for Your Podcast

    The Complete List of Audio Gear You'll Need for Your Podcast

    Tutorial Beginner

    Dreaming of starting a podcast? Then you've got a lot of work to do. Besides planning content, finding co-hosts and negotiating advertising deals, you've got...

  6. Working a Multi-pattern Mic for Vocals

    Working a Multi-pattern Mic for Vocals

    Tutorial Beginner

    You work with vocalists of all kinds, whether they are deep resonant baritones or breathy sopranos, but you often find yourself EQing the living daylight out...

  7. Top 30 Devices and Interfaces for iPad Audio

    Top 30 Devices and Interfaces for iPad Audio

    Tutorial Beginner

    Audio on iPad? I was a little dubious back in January 2010 when I asked "Will Apple’s iPad revolutionise music production?" Things have changed. Just over...

  8. How to Mix and Monitor With Headphones

    How to Mix and Monitor With Headphones

    Tutorial Beginner

    For some people it is not practical to use loudspeakers to mix their music tracks. It might be that their neighbours are easily disturbed, or their acoustic...

  9. GuitarJack - Get Audio In and Out of Your iPhone

    GuitarJack - Get Audio In and Out of Your iPhone

    Tutorial Beginner

    iPhone apps and devices are a huge industry - everyone who knows Objective-Ooriented C are filling the market with various apps for your iPhone or iPod...

  10. How to Record Drums Like an Expert: Basix

    How to Record Drums Like an Expert: Basix

    Tutorial Beginner

    Drum recording is one of those things that you need to get right. There is much less room for experimentation in drum sounds. What I mean to say is, you can...

  11. How to Record the Acoustic Guitar

    How to Record the Acoustic Guitar

    Tutorial Beginner

    Recording acoustic instruments can be scary for beginners. In this day and age many people just plug in and play their instruments, electric guitars, basses...

  12. 11 of the Best Studio Microphones Ever + How and When to Use Them

    11 of the Best Studio Microphones Ever + How and When to Use Them

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Finally, your project has the budget for a nice studio with a good microphone closet. When you get there, you want to make sure you are acquainted with...