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.
Beginner Guides
Just getting started with music production or home recording? These beginner-friendly guides are built to help you skip the fluff and focus on the fundamentals. From choosing your first audio interface to understanding gain staging and DAW basics, we’ll help you build a solid foundation without talking down to you.
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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.
How to Choose the Best Studio Monitors for Your Space
Choosing the wrong studio monitors can wreck your mixes. This guide breaks down how to match monitor size to your room, avoid acoustic pitfalls, and pick features that actually improve translation across systems.
Best Free DAW Software for Beginners (2025 Guide)
Want to start making music without spending a dime? Here are the best free DAWs for beginners in 2025 — including the easiest options to learn fast — plus pro tips to get recording right away.
How to Choose the Right Audio Interface for Your Needs
Choosing the right audio interface is one of the most important steps in building your home studio. This guide breaks down the key specs, connection types, and features you actually need—so you can pick the perfect interface for recording, mixing, and producing without wasting money.
Dynamic vs. Condenser vs. Ribbon Microphones: Which One Should You Buy?
Confused by dynamic, condenser, and ribbon mics? This guide breaks down their strengths, weaknesses, and best uses—so you can pick the right microphone for your music, vocals, or podcast.
The Best DAW for Beginners: Which One Should You Use?
Choosing the right DAW can make or break your first steps into music production. We break down the best beginner-friendly options for 2025, covering features, workflow, and value so you can start creating with confidence.
Best Budget Studio Monitors for Home Studios (2025)
Discover the top budget studio monitors of 2025—affordable, accurate options that bring professional sound to your home studio setup.
Best Studio Headphones for Mixing and Mastering (2025)
Find the best studio headphones for mixing and mastering in 2025. From open-back accuracy to closed-back punch, we cover the top models that deliver pro-level sound for producers, engineers, and home studios.