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Gear Reviews & Buying Guides · Sep 22, 2025

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The latest Plugin Boutique deals — updated weekly with deep discounts on synths, mastering tools, vocal processors, and more. Handpicked by Sonic Odyssey with personal favorites highlighted.

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Gear Reviews & Buying Guides · Sep 19, 2025

Best Microphone Preamps That Won’t Break the Bank

Looking to upgrade your studio sound without draining your wallet? We break down the best budget-friendly mic preamps, from clean workhorses to colorful vintage-inspired options, plus what to consider before you buy.

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Music Production Techniques · Aug 15, 2025

How to Record Instruments at Home Like a Pro

Learn how to capture professional-quality recordings at home with tips on mic placement, gain staging, room treatment, and tracking techniques for every instrument.

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Gear Reviews & Buying Guides · Mar 12, 2025

Best Audio Interfaces Under $300 – Which One Is Right for You?

The best budget audio interfaces of 2025, tested and reviewed. Find the perfect match for your setup without sacrificing quality.

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Gear Reviews & Buying Guides · Sep 22, 2025

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Affordable Audio Gear · Sep 8, 2025

Week in Review – September 8, 2025

This week’s music production roundup: fresh reviews, industry news, and trends. Gianni the intern makes an appearance, still recovering from his exile to the garage.

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Week in Review · Aug 25, 2025

Week in Review – August 25, 2025

Gianni the intern celebrates one year at Sonic Odyssey with reflections on peanut butter spoons, tone wizardry, and chaos in Appalachia — plus this week’s latest reviews, news, and trends in music production.

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Gear Reviews & Buying Guides · Aug 22, 2025

Building Your Mic Locker: The First 5 Microphones You Should Own

Every studio needs a solid foundation. These five microphones aren’t throwaway beginner picks — they’re the essential, long-term tools that will build your mic locker the right way.

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Week in Review · Aug 18, 2025

Week in Review – August 18, 2025

This week’s Sonic Odyssey roundup covers new gear reviews, plugin releases, and industry trends — from ribbon mics and soft synths to Slipknot’s massive catalog sale. Plus: Gianni the intern remains deeply confused by America, boxing, and tone wizardry.

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Music Production Techniques · Aug 15, 2025

How to Record Instruments at Home Like a Pro

Learn how to capture professional-quality recordings at home with tips on mic placement, gain staging, room treatment, and tracking techniques for every instrument.

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Week in Review · Aug 11, 2025

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Gianni the Intern reports from the Swiss Alps, somehow involving avalanche sirens, underground yodeling, and poker games with questionable stakes. Meanwhile, we round up the latest gear reviews, music production news, and trends worth watching.

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Week in Review · Aug 4, 2025

Week(s) in Review – August 4, 2025

The Week in Review returns! We survived an SEO implosion, a Gianni-related arrest, and multiple pedalboard rants. Here’s what you missed — including boutique plugin reviews, a Moog milestone, and references to the Oort cloud.

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Site News · Jul 22, 2025

Where the Hell Have We Been?

We gave Gianni the intern admin access—and somehow nuked our SEO in the process. After a month of fixing that mess (and getting Gianni out of jail), Sonic Odyssey is back with fresh content on the way.

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Music Production Techniques · Jun 15, 2025

Direct Boxes: The Best for Your Budget — And Do You Need One?

Clean up your tone with the right DI box. We break down the best direct boxes for every budget — and why every studio needs one.

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Industry News & Trends · Jun 9, 2025

Week in Review – June 9, 2025

This week’s roundup includes reviews of the Adam D3V monitors, Roland JC-120 plugin, Pulsar Modular’s P821-MDN tape delay, and more — along with news on Behringer drama, streaming fraud, and synth picks for indie bands.

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