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Why Their Crappy Music Sells More Than Your Free Downloads (And What To Do...

Many independent musicians are whining about how difficult it is to promote their own music even if they’re giving it away for free. In my opinion, this is simply a symptom of a much bigger problem....

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M-Audio Axiom 25 Review – A MIDI Keyboard For Space Efficiency

Quick Summary Great quality keys — semi-weighted and feels like a “real” instrument Adjustable velocity curves to make it fit how you play Transport controls make it convenient to press record, stop,...

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KRK KNS 8400 Review – Budget Studio Headphones For The Home Studio

If you’re making music of any sorts from a home studio (whether just hip hop beats or complete songs with vocals on it) then I’m sure you already know the importance of having studio monitors for...

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Rode NT1A Review – Condenser Microphone For Home Recording

Quick Summary Great price; one of the more affordable entry-level condesner microphones complete with a shock mount, pop filter, and cables Bright recordings; this presence bump makes it an excellent...

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Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Review: USB Interface For Home Recording

Quick Summary Great preamps; Focusrite manufactures one of the best preamps in the business, and you can’t go wrong with this one Allows you to record in 24-bit resolution and a sample rate of 96 kHz,...

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Reason Essentials Review: The $69 Studio-In-A-Box For Making Beats On A Budget

Let me start off today’s post with a simple question: how does wasting years of your time and spending hundreds of dollars on beatmaking programs that you’ll never end up using appeal to you? If you’re...

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Dubturbo Review: 4 Reasons Why I DON’T Recommend It For Aspiring Beatmakers

Important InfoThe owner of Dubturbo has responded to this review (which you can read at the bottom of the comments by clicking here) — which in my opinion is a very fair and level-headed response, and...

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The Ultimate Guide To Beat Making Software And Equipment For Hip Hop Production

So you want to start making your own beats and you’re wondering what kind of music production equipment you should get as well as the best software to make beats? No problem. Not only does a...

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The 3 Commandments Every New Producer Needs To Follow

Congratulations for taking the first step in the wonderful world of beatmaking and music production! Nothing tops the feeling of banging out a beat that sounds dope to your ears and everyone else’s....

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The Beginner’s Guide On How To Make A Basic Beat

Consider this post to be a continuation of my post on that details all the beat making equipment you need to get started as a producer. At the end of that post, there’s a crucial lesson that I want to...

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Akai MPK Mini MK2 Review – A Great Budget Mini 25-Key MIDI Controller

Unless you happen to be gifted enough to be able to play music by ear, there’s no doubt about it: getting a MIDI keyboard controller is probably one of the best investments you’ll ever make when...

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Alesis V25 Review: A Full-Sized 25-Key MIDI Keyboard With Drum Pads

For aspiring and beginner producers, one of the most important pieces of equipment for your home studio is no doubt a MIDI keyboard controller that you can use to play out your melodies and compose...

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M-Audio Oxygen 25 MKIV Review – 25-Key MIDI Controller For Your Home Studio

Getting a MIDI controller is probably one of the most crucial pieces of equipment you need to add to your home studio if you’re planning to make your own beats if you’re a complete beginner. When I was...

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Nektar Impact LX25+ Review

I was in for a rough surprise when I first decided to start making beats. At first, I thought it was going to be easy — just torrent some cracked software, get yourself some sounds, click some melodies...

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The Best 25-Key MIDI Controllers For Musicians On A Budget This 2018

So you want to start making some music. Maybe you’re an aspiring beatmaker. You’ve already downloaded the programs you need, you’ve watched a few tutorials, and you’re ready to start producing some...

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Arturia Minilab MKII Review

As you’re beginning to develop your own workflow, you may find yourself stuck in a rut of tinkering with things for too long so they can sound a certain way. When I began using Ableton, I would get...

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2018 Guide to the Top Piano Headphones

As your passion for music constantly grows, it’s time to explore everything new to this topic. If you just purchased a digital piano, you are surely eager to discover its every feature. When it comes...

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Akai MPK Mini MK2 Review – A Great Budget Mini 25-Key MIDI Controller

Unless you happen to be gifted enough to be able to play music by ear, there’s no doubt about it: getting a MIDI keyboard controller is probably one of the best investments you’ll ever make when...

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M-Audio Oxygen 25 MKIV Review – 25-Key MIDI Controller For Your Home Studio

Getting a MIDI controller is probably one of the most crucial pieces of equipment you need to add to your home studio if you’re planning to make your own beats if you’re a complete beginner. When I was...

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The Best Turntables Under $500

Buying the equipment that you need to get started with making or producing music is one of the toughest things to do. It can all get pretty expensive as you start to need and buy more. One of the first...

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