Best Plugin Boutique Deals Right Now (Updated Weekly-ish)
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.
Zachary Darrel Randall
Guitarist, songwriter, and producer for Northern Crown and Miasma Theory. Lifelong audio nerd—started running sound for family bands at 5 and never looked back.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Week in Review – August 11, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.