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 – 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 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.
Top 5 Drum Machines for Electronic Music Producers
Looking to level up your beats? We’ve rounded up the top five drum machines for electronic music producers — from analog-inspired grooveboxes to modern digital powerhouses.
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.
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.
Best MIDI Controllers for Music Production in 2025
The right MIDI controller can transform your music production workflow. Whether you’re looking for a portable keyboard, a pad-focused beat machine, or a feature-rich studio centerpiece, our 2025 picks cover every budget and style.