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.
Budget Studio Gear
You don’t need a platinum budget to make great music. Our budget studio gear picks focus on tools that punch above their price point — from audio interfaces and mics to monitors and plugins. Whether you're building a home setup from scratch or just upgrading on a budget, these are the essentials worth your money.
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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 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.
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.
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.