Midi controllers (especially midi pianos) are one of the most essential pieces of equipment in any music studio. Arguably, it is as essential or even more essential than an audio interface. As long as one of your goals is to create beats, you will sooner or later get to need a midi controller. Although some … Read More
When talking about the best beginner DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations), Apple’s Garageband will often make it to the top of the list. Released for macOS in 2004 and brought to iOS in 2011, Garageband is one free beginner DAW that will offer functions that are only available in the paid versions of some DAWs. It … Read More
A lot goes into having a big and realistic surround sound. It takes more than just money; it requires technicality and even some passion. The world of hi-fi audio and overall surround sound can get pretty complex and expensive. Although some might argue against its importance and overall usage, the truth remains that rear surround … Read More
Writing/composing original music for a film can get quite complex and interesting. For some film composers, all it requires is a computer, a DAW, a midi controller, or their musical instrument of choice. For some, it might get a little more complicated—although they might not see it that way. Some film composers record a full … Read More
When it comes to home theatres, many factors come into play in making it sound awesome. It goes way beyond getting expensive and nice-looking surround systems. There are other pieces to the puzzle that play quite an essential role in creating the big sonic picture we love and admire so much. One of those pieces … Read More
When it comes to the consumption of music and other forms of audio (including movies and other audio-visuals), speakers and sound systems play the most crucial role. Because of this, the sound system industry has greatly evolved over the years. While some are just casual listeners of normal consumer-level sound systems, some are audiophiles of … Read More
Since the summer of 1969 when surround sound first became available to homes, it has constantly continued to evolve and develop. Surround sound was first referred to as Quadraphonic sound, and it was first used on reel-to-reel tape. Quite unfortunately, this surround sound technology, which could only provide discrete sound from four speakers placed in … Read More
Regardless of the complexities of your speaker setup, the speaker wire connection will always remain a vital aspect of this process. It doesn’t matter if it is a multi-channel surround sound system or a simple two-speaker setup. Apart from the most important benefit which is audio quality, the right speaker wire connection will also enhance … Read More
Universal Audio is probably one of the most well known names in the recording industry. It was founded in 1958 by Bill Putnam, and after sixty years it still remains to be at the forefront of innovative audio technology. Universal Audio was a favorite engineer of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and many … Read More
Kaotica brings you the Eyeball and the Fatboy that can easily turn your space into a full-fledged recording studio! But how do you choose between them? Is there a clear winner among these two? Let’s begin! If you are in a hurry, here’s a quick overview: Kaotica Eyeball Pros Kaotica Eyeball cons Aesthetically pleasing with … Read More
It can be daunting and time-consuming to find the best laptop stand for DJing; the work has already been done for you here. All you have to do is read on. As with anything related to music and technology these days, researching and finding the best accessories is half the battle! There are numerous options … Read More
If you are in the process of upgrading your home theater system or want to listen to your favorite music in a way you never have before, you’re probably thinking about getting a subwoofer. Subwoofers are speakers that deliver lower frequencies that traditional two channel or surround sound setups can’t reproduce on their own. While … Read More
