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Mixing & Mastering
Achieve professional-quality mixes and masters with expert techniques, plugin recommendations, and gear reviews. Whether you're dialing in the perfect EQ and compression, learning reverb and delay tricks, or mastering your tracks for streaming, our in-depth guides help you refine your sound. Elevate your home studio productions with the latest tools and strategies used by pros. 🎛️🎚️
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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.
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.
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.
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 Record Pro Vocals at Home (Without a Treated Room)
You don’t need a perfectly treated studio to capture professional-sounding vocals. With smart mic choices, proper placement, and the right techniques, you can achieve polished results from almost any room.
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.
Week in Review – April 14, 2025
Another week, another flood of plugin drops, gear news, and music tech chaos. From Ghost's yacht rock confessions to gear tariffs and a Synthtopia shoutout, we covered the loud, the weird, and the mildly enraging.
11 Best Plugins for Mixing & Mastering in 2025
From EQs and compressors to reverbs and limiters, these are the mixing and mastering plugins that actually deliver in 2025. Tested in real sessions, trusted to take your tracks from rough mix to release-ready.
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.
Top Reverb & Delay Plugins for Music Production (2025 Edition)
Reverb and delay are the secret weapons for creating depth, space, and vibe in your mixes. Here are the best plugins in 2025 that deliver everything from subtle ambience to lush, expansive soundscapes.