Akai LPK25 Review: #1 in Portable MIDI Keys?
Akai LPK25 Review: #1 in Portable MIDI Keys? The right set of keys can make or break your production workflow depending on what you’re trying to achieve. This article will provide an honest, unbiased, and in-depth review of the Akai LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard to help you make an informed decision in your search. Full Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Buying through any of the links below will earn me a small commission at no extra charge to you. Last Updated: 10/7/2021 Overview The Akai LPK25 is a great beginners MIDI keyboard for those of […]
Apps, Poker, & Consoles — The Best Headphones for Different Types of Gaming
The Best Headphones for Different Types of Gaming We devote the bulk of our attention here to audio production and some of the tools and equipment that go with it. When it comes to high-end headphones though, there might not be anyone in society who appreciates quality more than avid gamers. Whatever your own audio needs may be, looking at gamers’ latest preferences will often clue you in to what some of the best options on the market are for one purpose or another. With that in mind I wanted to take a look at some of the best current […]
XLR to USB Adapters: Best Choices
XLR to USB Adapters: Best Choices XLR to USB adapters (also commonly called converters) are electrical devices that allow an XLR device to connect directly to your computer. In this review, we’ll go over the functional differences between adapters, converters, and audio interfaces. We will also cover the things to consider when making a purchase like microphone type and phantom power. And finally, we’ll list the 10 best XLR to USB devices. If you’re looking for a cable that will not adapt to USB, check out our buying guide on the best XLR-to-XLR cables. OK, enough said. Let’s get crackin! […]
Best 5 Inch Studio Monitors: Top 5 List
Best 5 Inch Studio Monitors: Top 5 List Recording music from the comfort of your home has never been easier. For a reasonable price, you’re able to build your professional or semi-professional studio. However, to have everything sound right, you’ll definitely need to invest in studio monitors. Sure, you can use regular speakers, but that won’t do the trick for making quality productions. That being said, we did some digging on the web and came up with a list of best 5 inch studio monitors. Full Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Buying through any of the […]
Best Audio Interface for FL Studio
Best Audio Interface for FL Studio Buying an audio interface for FL Studio can be a daunting task for beginners in the field of audio. There are countless technical terms, specifications, and most importantly for us, compatibility issues that we need to be aware of before making a purchase. In this buying guide, we’ll run through the top 3 choices first. Then we’ll talk about audio interfaces and what qualities you’ll find in the best audio interface for FL Studio. Finally, we’ll go through the full list based on this criteria. Let’s get started! Full Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I […]
Ultimate Guide to the Best Thunderbolt Audio Interface
Ultimate Guide to the Best Thunderbolt Audio Interface An audio interface allows for communication between your DAW, which inhabits the digital world, and your studio monitors, headphones, and condenser microphones, which inhabit the analog world. Modern audio interfaces have several digital I/O interface types. Most commonly, you will see the USB interface, but manufacturers also use FireWire and Thunderbolt interfaces. In this buying guide, you’ll learn about Thunderbolt audio interface choices and some of their advantages, and then we’ll go through the list of the best Thunderbolt audio interfaces in 2019, located much further down. Full Disclosure: As an Amazon […]
Best 3.5mm Audio Cable Choices
Best 3.5mm Audio Cable Choices A 3.5mm audio cable provides an electrical path between an audio input device like your smartphone or MP3 player and a set of speakers like the ones in your car. They come in various lengths and are also commonly called aux cables. This buying guide will focus on providing you with the best 3.5mm audio cables that are used to connect consumer audio devices together worldwide. Full Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Buying through any of the links below will earn me a small commission at no extra charge to […]
Best 8 Inch Studio Monitors: Top 5 List
Best 8 Inch Studio Monitors: Top 5 List With the explosion in audio production technology in recent years, it’s now easier than ever to get your hands on affordable and excellent gear for your home or professional recording studio. Studio monitors are no exception, and in this guide, we’ll walk you through some of the best 8 inch studio monitors available today. Studio monitors have a few key difference you should know about in comparison to the consumer audio speakers you’ll find at Best Buy. We’ll cover these along with what to look out for when making a purchase, too. […]
Ultimate Guide to the Best XLR Cable
Ultimate Guide to the Best XLR Cable An XLR cable provides an electrical path between two pieces of professional audio, video, or stage lighting hardware. The name “XLR” comes from the history and design of the connector, and they come in various sizes and lengths with a number of different pin arrangements depending on the application. This buying guide will focus solely on the 3-pin XLR cable that is the industry standard for professional audio applications. Full Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Buying through any of the links below will earn me a small commission […]
Best Cheap Ribbon Mic Choices
Best Cheap Ribbon Mic Choices In this guide, you’ll learn about ribbon mics and be presented with a list of the best cheap ribbon mics around. Buying a decent ribbon mic used to be a very expensive endeavor, but in the age of bedroom recording, the number of cheap options available to you is growing every day. Ribbon mics are unique in their principal of operation, which is quite different from condenser mics. Their typical bidirectional polar pattern is tricky to work with, but once mastered can prove to be extremely useful in capturing ambient room acoustics along with the […]
