Whether your buying your first controller or looking for an upgrade, you will want to do your research before you spend that hard-earned money. But finding the right DJ controller is no easy task. A quick trip down Amazon and Sweet Water will review just how many of these controllers there are. So we went … Read more
If you are looking for the best MIDI keyboards under 100$ you came to the right place. In this article, I’m going to go over the top 3 MIDI keyboards in 2019. I’ll also be looking at some pros and cons of each. Best 25 key MIDI Keyboards under $100 1. Akai MPK Mini This … Read more
It doesn’t matter if you’re a new, upcoming musician or an experienced veteran, chances are that at some point in time you’ll find yourself needing instrumental beats. You might be short on time or you might be on a small budget stopping you from hiring a music producer. During such times, purchasing musical beats is … Read more
If you’re new to home recording, you will quickly find out that there’s a lot of gear to consider. And consequently, a lot of things you may overlook. So, to help you avoid forgetting any essential pieces of equipment, I have compiled a small list of 10 items every home recording studio must have. I … Read more
If your recording budget is super tight but you have some killer material you need to record, and there’s nothing around but an old the TASCAM Portastudio 414 MKII, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I will guide you step by step through the process I used to record my old band’s … Read more
Although being over 26 years old, Enter the Wu-tang (36 Chambers) aka 36 Chambers, remains a display of what talent and creativity with limited resources can give you; raw and unadulterated street music. With the RZA’s gritty instrumentals and each of the MC’s delivering razor-sharp lyrics, 36 chambers is a must-listen. This is my go-to … Read more
RUN DMC’s Raising Hell is actually the first record I copped. This is arguably one of the most important records in hip hop if not the most important record by one of the most important groups. Run-DMC really hit their stride with this record after their first two albums, the self-titled Run-DMC, Xand King of … Read more
As a producer, you are always trying to find new and more efficient ways to create. My journey started with using Protools as my main DAW to produce instrumentals. As many of you know Protools is an incredible tool for tracking, mixing and editing but leaves something to be desired when it comes to its … Read more
finding the right combo of gear for your home studio is important in order to have good recordings and if you follow these steps you will have even better results! Recording isn’t always an exact science. A lot of times it takes trial an error in order to achieve the sound that you want to … Read more
Beyond every masterpiece, soundtrack is the perfect mix of equipment but soundproofing is equally as important and easy to miss. It achieves two main functions: prevents sound from leaking outside and blocking external sounds from entering. The more control an artist has, the more brilliant and true the sound produced will be. Soundproofing is crucial … Read more
Tyler, The Creator’s latest album release “IGOR” is a musical delight that will leave your soul wanting more. From the onset, Tyler The Creator’s “IGOR” attack your senses with the musical onslaught. Layers of instruments are abundant and it creates this blanket that wraps your mind and immerses you in an experience only Tyler can … Read more
Whether you’re buying new to turntables or just upgrading, this is one you’re going to want to read up about. In this article, I’m going to be going over one of my favorite pieces of gear. So without further due, let’s get right into this review of the Numark PT-01 USB portable turntable. Numark PT-01 … Read more
We all know finding a quality product at an affordable price is hard to come by. But Korg is throwing this old standard out the window with the Korg microKORG S. In this article, I’ll be reviewing the Micro Korg S, and why it might be your new favorite controller. Korg has been known to … Read more
In the current era of mumble rap, NEMS album Gorilla monsoon brings bag the BOOM BAP back to hip hop. An obvious disciple of the culture, hailing from Coney Island, Brooklyn, NEMS is a New York spitter through and through. His album sounds like it should have been released in 1994 at the height of … Read more
There is no getting around it. You need a top-quality vocal mic to get a top-quality vocal recording. But you don’t have to spend a ton to get a great recording. In this review, we will be taking a look quick look at The AT2035 from Audio-Technica and why it might be the perfect condenser … Read more
