In a word of endless software choice, hardware instruments and effects can offer something unique in terms of sonic character. Here are 5 pro tips for the best ways to use them.

On-Stage has released a line of new Rack Drawers and Rack Panels that make practical use of empty rack space. They are available in 1U-4U sizes.

Stopping sound from getting in and out of your recording space is a must, and then you have to make sure you don't overheat. Joe Albano explains how it's done.

There are plenty of ways to earn money in the music business, many of which didn't even exist in the 'good old days'. Matt Vanacoro explains that it's not all doom and gloom...

From checking your gear to checking your goals, here are 5 tips that will help ease you back into the world of live music performance.

To ensure a long life and efficient performance for your music or video computer, Matt Vanacoro recommends you follow these few simple tips. Read on to find out what they are...

Could a revolutionary new material mean the end of conventional studio design? It sounds far fetched, but the future might come sooner than you imagine...

Large monitors generally take up the most space in a small music studio or studio desk space. Samsung have created a flexible solution to this with their new Space Monitors.

What are electronic producers hoping to find under their Christmas tree this year? We caught up with 9 artists to find out what would make their year complete.

A new active inline preamp and a versatile condenser mic are the latest releases from sE and they are available for just $129 apiece. Here's what you need to know.

No matter which DAW you use, here are some universal tips and techniques that will help you streamline your workflow and work smarter, not harder.

Here's how to correctly manage your audio I/O settings in Studio One 4 to ensure high quality recordings and the lowest possible latency.

With new noise-cancelling AirPods and studio quality over-ear headphones planned for release in 2019, Apple could be finally forging ahead seriously in the headphone space.

Corrupted installs, orphaned plugins, renegade drivers, resource-hogging games - there are many things that could be slowing your system down. Here's how to streamline your work DAW.

Struggling to be productive? Here are 10 ways you can change your approach to your everyday life that will make you better able to focus on making music.

Home studios are great but there are many things a pro studio offers that are simply impossible to do in a smaller space. Rich Tozzoli shares his reasons for going pro...

Time management can be something we overlook or even actively get wrong when working on music. Here, G.W Childs shares five of his top tips for making better use of your time and energy.

Stephan Hinz talks to us about his creative process, his organic live sets and why it's better to use the right tools for the job at hand than give in to gear lust...

Recording is a mixture of art and science, but you can always benefit from some experienced producer's pro help. Here are 7 top tips to help you get even better takes.

If you're lucky enough to be planning your own recording studio or maybe building one for someone else, here's what you need to know about acoustics.

When someone thinks they have a handle on a process but they actually don't, bad things can happen. Joe Albano advises you how to avoid some of the most common production pitfalls.