Recording Studio Blog

The 8 Best DAW Controllers in 2026

Einen Song komplett mit der Maus zu produzieren funktioniert — fühlt sich aber an wie Autofahren mit einem Touchscreen statt einem Lenkrad. DAW-Controller bringen das Taktile zurück in die Musikproduktion: echte Fader, Drehregler und Pads, ...
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Auriteq Flow Test & Review

In den letzten Wochen habe ich den Auriteq Flow intensiv in meinem Studio getestet – bei Mixing-Sessions, Bass-Recordings und beim Produzieren kompletter Tracks in Ableton und Logic. Und ohne zu übertreiben: Für meinen Workflow war ...
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The best audio interfaces

The 10 best audio interfaces in 2025 (USB & Thunderbolt)

Thanks to modern audio interfaces, it is now easier than ever to record high-quality audio material. Just a few decades ago, you had to go to a professional studio to record a disc. That has changed, and ...
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The Shure Nexadyne recording a 1x15" speaker

Shure Nexadyne 2 - Test and review as a bass microphone

I tested the Shure Nexadyne 2 for bass recordings and was pleasantly surprised: A microphone that was actually designed for bass drums delivers surprisingly good results on bass and sounds better than many much more expensive microphones.
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Audio-Technica ATH-R70xa test and review

Open studio headphones enable a more precise sound assessment, regardless of the room. One of the most exciting representatives in this category is the Audio-Technica ATH-R70x. I have tested it extensively - and in this article you can find out whether it fulfils the ...
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Build your own absorber for the studio: instructions

Build your own sound absorbers for the studio: simple, affordable and very effective

It is not difficult to build a sound absorber for the studio yourself. Compared to buying ready-made absorbers, you can save a lot of money and home-made absorbers are generally more effective.
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Best MIDI Keyboard Controller 2023

The 9 best MIDI keyboards in 2025

Are you looking for your next MIDI keyboard? In this post, I compare my 9 favorites and explain everything you need to consider when choosing.
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Roland TR-808

What are 808s? Meaning, history and production tips

808s have a long history in music, especially in hip-hop. In this article you'll learn all about the legendary Roland TR-808 and the development of this drum machine over the years.
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The best reverb pedals

The best reverb pedals for guitarists and producers

A reverb pedal can give the guitar incredible depth and enrich the sound enormously. Regardless of whether your amplifier already has a built-in reverb or not - with a pedal you can create completely new and wacky ...
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The best laptops for music production

The 12 best laptops for music production

For a long time, it was thought that you absolutely had to have an Apple laptop to produce music on the go - this is no longer the case. Even though Apple still produces incredibly good and powerful laptops, ...
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The best German cities for musicians

Study: The best German cities for musicians

Which German city is the best place for musicians to live? We looked into this question and conducted a study of the 40 largest cities in Germany
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Ranked: Which electric guitars hold their value the best?

We analyzed the used prices of the 40 best-selling electric guitars and compared them to new prices. Here we show you which electric guitars are losing the most and the least value on the used guitar market.
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