Sixth Month June: A Brilliant Juno-6 Emulation That Shows Its Age
Sixth Month June is a free Juno-6 emulation. It’s impressive for what it is, but its age makes it a buggy plugin by today’s standards.
Sixth Month June is a free Juno-6 emulation. It’s impressive for what it is, but its age makes it a buggy plugin by today’s standards.
The TAL-U-NO-LX is a stunning recreation of the Juno-60 synthesizer with some welcome upgrades. Learn all about this amazing software synth.
TAL-U-No-62 is a surprisingly faithful recreation of the classic Roland Juno-60. Learn all about this free plugin in our review.
It’s well-documented that Koji Kondo used sample libraries to make the Ocarina of Time soundtrack. Let’s take a look at those classic products.
Want to make more music and get more work in 2024? Here are some things I’m doing to become a more productive composer.
If you’re new to Cakewalk, you may be wondering how to install those new VST plugins you just downloaded. We’ll show you what to do.
It’s incredibly frustrating when Cakewalk keeps closing during startup. When that happens, you can try this super-easy solution.
The Shure SM7B is one of the most celebrated microphones ever made. It sounds incredible, but it has some issues: … Read more
Shure’s SM7B is a legendary microphone. But the revised SM7dB is just as compelling. Find out which one is right for you.
You’re probably sick of seeing Black Friday ads everywhere. Here are some stupid simple ways to keep yourself from spending too much money.
Save over $8,400 on this massive plugin bundle from Universal Audio, or get up to 90% off these other UAD plugins this Black Friday!
The Scarlett 2i2 is one of the best-selling audio interfaces for a reason. But could the Komplete Audio 2 also be worth it?
Both the Scarlett Solo and the Komplete Audio 1 are top-quality audio interfaces for beginners. Find out which one is the better value.
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Musio is a film & orchestral composer’s dream plugin with over 1500 instruments and sounds to play with. Grab it right now at an introductory price.
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Komplete 14 comes in three premium bundles. Find out what’s the same and what’s different between Komplete 14 Standard vs Ultimate vs Collector’s Edition.
The Scarlett Solo and Behringer UM2 are two of the most popular entry-level audio interfaces. See which one is worth your time.
So you’ve just started putting together your first home studio, and now it’s time to get an audio interface. Awesome! … Read more
Looking for a student sax? We’ve playtested countless instruments over the years. Here are our top picks for the best beginner alto saxophones.
Cakewalk by Bandlab is a powerful piece of software for music and audio production. Here are 10 reasons why you should use it in 2022.
Condenser microphones offer a wide spectrum of sound with incredible clarity. Learn more about what they are and how they work.
Looking for lush, FM synth sound? These Yamaha DX7 VST plugins will give you the thick, glassy tones that defined ‘80s music.
EastWest’s subscription service isn’t for everybody. Here are 5 ComposerCloud alternatives that you’ll actually own after paying for them.
Legato is a term that means “smooth and connected”. In music, it describes a series of two or more notes … Read more
Moog’s Model D is one of the most iconic synths ever. Now you can capture its magical sound with these faithful Minimoog VSTs and plugins.
The UAD Minimoog is a perfect digital recreation of the original Model D synthesizer. It looks, sounds, and feels like the actual hardware.
Cakewalk Next is the latest addition to the Cakewalk family. Listen to a demo and read some of my early impressions.
This error message can pop up when starting Pro Tools and prevent you from running it. Here are some possible solutions to help fix the issue.
Avid has quietly brought back Pro Tools perpetual licenses. Find out why it’s a big deal and where you can purchase them.
An audio interface is an essential piece of gear for recording and broadcasting audio. Find out what it does and why you need one.
Looking for a cheaper alternative to the Shure MV7? Check out these great microphoness that won’t break the bank.
Love N64 music? Here are some of the original instruments and sample libraries Koji Kondo used to create the Super Mario 64 soundtrack.
Kontakt is an essential plugin every composer should have in their toolbox. But if you’re new to Kontakt, you might … Read more
Dexed is a free Yamaha DX7 VST that faithfully captures the glassy FM sounds of the original. Check out what else it can do.
We go over the key features in this side-by-side comparison between the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th and 3rd generations.
The next generation is here! Learn about the new Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen audio interfaces in this ultimate guide.
We go over the key features in this side-by-side comparison between the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th and 3rd generations.
The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and Solo are two of the most popular USB audio interfaces. Find out which one gives you the most bang for your buck.
We go over the key features in this side-by-side comparison between the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th and 3rd generations.
Recording your wind synth is pretty simple with the right gear. Here’s how you can record your Yamaha Digital Sax directly into your DAW.
Want to use your Yamaha Digital Sax as a MIDI controller? Here’s how you connect the YDS-150 and YDS-120 to your DAW.
The Yamaha YDS-150 is a wonderful instrument with many shortcomings. It’s great for casual play and quiet practicing, but not much beyond that.
Yamaha’s YDS-150 and YDS-120 digital saxophones are the same. But different. Find out which is the better deal and which one you should ignore.
There’s a lot of jargon in the audio world. So we’ve put together this glossary of music production terms for … Read more
Wind synths are some of the most unique instruments out there. Check out our picks for the best MIDI wind controllers that’ll blow you away.
Even though it’s “industry standard”, you don’t need Pro Tools. Here are some Pro Tools alternatives for every kind of musician and engineer.
Avid was just bought out by Symphony Technology Group. Learn more about the deal and what that means for you.
You’ve probably come across the phrase “flat response” when researching headphones, speakers, or some other type of audio device. But … Read more
If you just bought a new audio interface, you might have noticed a button or switch that says something like … Read more
The Shure SM58 is a legendary microphone. But sometimes, you need something different. Here are our top three Shure SM58 alternatives.
There’s a butt-ton of Kontakt string libraries. Most of them sound the same. Here are some unique libraries for a diverse range of sounds.
Recording audio is an essential function in any DAW. Learn how to record audio in Cakewalk by Bandlab for music, podcasting, and more.
You’ve probably heard about polar or pickup patterns when looking up mic specs. Learn what they mean and some common applications for them.
Don’t get me wrong. The Blue Yeti is a fantastic microphone. After all, there’s a reason why it’s one of, … Read more
Looking for nostalgic bleeps and bloops for your chiptune tracks? Here are some Kontakt libraries for making retro-style video game music.
The Blue Yeti is a fantastic-sounding microphone… if you use it right. Here are some super simple ways to make it sound better.
Apple computers set the standard in creative industries. So only the best gear will do. Here are our picks for the best audio interfaces for Mac.