A compressor can be one of the most important pedals in your rig if you want to help control your sound whether live, in the studio, or just messing around at home. When compared to guitars, it’s far more likely that you’ll want to introduce a compressor to your fat-stringed…
The 10 Best 25-key Midi Keyboard Controllers
Trying to get into the world of MIDI are you? Maybe you just want to be able to riff out some melodic lines. Perhaps you just want to be able to bang out some beats for your production skeleton. Maybe you’re in a live band or group, and you need a way to play VST instruments…
The 9 Best 49-key Midi Keyboard Controllers
49-Key MIDI controllers are some of the most popular controllers for live and studio musicians. They are truly the perfect in-between when it comes to MIDI keyboard size. When compared to 25-key MIDI keyboards, they give you a lot more range to play with, while still being…
5 Best Digital Electronic Drum Pads
If you’ve been to a live show recently, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen an electronic drum pad sitting next to the drummer on stage.These devices have become so critical in modern live shows, as they allow performers to trigger a variety of sounds that would have …
The 9 Best 88-key Midi Keyboard Controllers
While a good number of bedroom producers are opting for smaller, more portable, MIDI keyboard controllers, there are many pianists, studio musicians, live performers, etc., who need larger keyboards for performance reasons. There’s a lot that can be done with a 49 or 61-key…
The 6 Best Portable Audio Interfaces for Travelling Creators
Up until recent years, a “portable audio interface” was an oxymoron. When you had to transport your rig in the past, you had to move around a large rack with different preamps, converters, etc. Audio interface manufacturers understand that many producers these days are on the…