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
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
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
Across all genres and styles of music, sampling has always been an integral part of music creation and composition. However, the art of sampling is a lot more prevalent in some genres than in others. There are so many reasons why musicians and music producers sample—talking about the reasons and even the legalities behind the … Read More
Vocal recording remains a very crucial aspect of music production. There are so many factors that contribute to achieving the perfect vocal recording. Factors like acoustics, the technique of the singer, and the choice of hardware like the microphone all contribute greatly to the outcome. Just like the saying which says that “a chain is … Read More
As controversial as this might sound, the truth remains that some DAWs are better fits for certain styles than others. Different DAWs will work and operate differently, although they are all meant to perform the same task. It is these differences that make some software better for certain classes of musicians and for certain genres/styles. … Read More
For several reasons, there will always be a time you will need to separate/remove vocals from a certain song. This might be for karaoke or simply because you want to create the instrumental version of a certain song. Whatever the case or reason might be, it is not always practical to reach out to the … Read More
When you think of the band Creed, you may think about a band that is essential in your classic rock playlist, or you may just wrinkle your nose and move on, but not before thinking – what ever happened to Creed? Let’s start at the beginning. The American rock band was formed in Tallahassee, Florida, … Read More
