MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. The most important thing to understand is this: MIDI is not audio. It does not make any sound on its own. Instead, MIDI is data. It is a stream of digital instructions that…
DAW stands for Digital Audio Workstation. Put simply, it is a virtual recording studio inside your computer. Instead of needing a massive room filled with expensive physical mixing desks, tape machines, and rows of hardware effects, a DAW gives you…
Many musicians believe that expensive equipment alone is enough to achieve professional sound. While high-quality microphones, monitors, and interfaces help, the space you record in often has a bigger impact on the final result. Understanding and optimising room acoustics can…
You don’t need hundreds of plugins to make great music. In fact, too many options often slow you down. Most professional mixes and productions rely on a small, reliable core set of plugins that cover the fundamentals. Here are the…
While the current headphone and speaker market is somewhat saturated, a huge household name like Fender will always have a place, and with their new lossless headphones, they’ve quickly proven why. Worldwide company Fender are bringing a new pair of…
Mastering is often seen as the final polish — the step that gives your track loudness, clarity and balance before release. But if you don’t have access to a professional mastering engineer, online instant mastering tools offer a fast, affordable…
Songscription is a small company focusing in using AI tools within their features. Their new tool has been described as Shazam for sheet music. Turning music into symbols. Launched last week was Songscription, an AI model that automates music transcripts.…
Choosing the right amp isn’t a job that needs to be too difficult. However, it can be hard knowing where to look and what to avoid. Choosing the perfect amplifier (amp) is crucial for any musician, whether you’re a beginner…
You don’t need a huge studio in a building somewhere fancy. You can create incredible sounds from your own home, providing you have the space and the set-up. Building a home sound design studio doesn’t have to break the bank.…
Knowing how well your music is performing can be difficult. It’s hard to see success when your music hasn’t blown up and gone viral. However, all success is positive, so ensure you’re tracking your analytics. As a musician, understanding how…
