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Best MIDI Keyboard Controller 2023
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The 9 Best MIDI Keyboards in 2023

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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Shure SM58
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Shure SM58: 5 unusual applications you should know about

Today is May 8th, SM58 Day. A day to honor the most famous and best-selling microphone in the world. And today I would like to share with you some unusual uses of the Shure SM58 to show how versatile this microphone is.

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The best audio interfaces
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The 8 Best Audio Interfaces in 2023 (USB & Thunderbolt)

With modern audio interfaces, recording high-quality audio is more accessible nowadays than ever before. A few decades ago, there was no choice but to get into a professional studio to produce a record. That has all changed, and that’s largely thanks to the budget audio interface.

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Shure SM7B
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Shure SM7B: How a broadcast microphone conquered the world of music production

This microphone was originally designed for broadcast applications, but somehow it has found its way into almost every music production studio in the world. But how did that happen, and why?

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Thomann Easter Offers
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Easter deals at Thomann start today: Save up to 30%

Attention gear lovers! It's that time of the year again: Thomann.de has some great offers for us this Easter. The perfect opportunity to update your studio without having to dig too deep into your pockets. Thomann is offering up to 30% off on a small selection of musical instruments and equipment, and even more on software.

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The best studio headphones for music production
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The 11 best headphones for music production

Headphones are an essential tool in music production. You need them for recording, but they can also come in handy during mixing and mastering. In this article, we take a look at the best models on the market.

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The best drum machines
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The 10 Best Drum Machines in 2023

Drum machines have an important place in music history, as they paved the way for electronic music. But other genres of music, such as hip hop, would not exist today without them. Despite the digital age we live in, they're still very much in demand, so today we're going to look at the best models on the market.

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Swissonic A204BT
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Swissonic A204BT Test - Nearfield monitors with Bluetooth connectivity

The Swissonic brand is owned by Thomann, the largest music retailer in the world. Their speakers are very affordable, but have good build quality and sound. I tested them extensively in the studio and was quite surprised.

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Best Studio Monitors in 2023
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The 10 Best Studio Monitors in 2023

Want to know what makes a good monitor for your studio in 2023 and what to look for when buying? Then read on to find out all about the best studio monitors.

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What are preamps? What do you need them for?
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What are preamps and why do we need them?

For many young music producers and sound engineers, preamps are the audio devices that raise big questions. Why do we even need them? Which one is the best? Are expensive preamps better than cheap ones? In this article, I will answer the most important questions.

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Build a studio table from cheap IKEA parts - this is how!
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How I built my home studio desk for music production for less than $300 using cheap IKEA components

I needed a good studio table for my home studio, but couldn't find one despite a long search. It should have enough space for 2 screens and 2 speakers - and that's damn heavy. So I decided to build a studio table myself out of IKEA parts - and the result was amazing.

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DI boxes
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DI Box: Functionality, types and applications

Every bassist or guitarist who has ever played live or recorded in the studio is certainly familiar with DI boxes. But why you need such a thing is not clear to many - you just accept it because the sound engineer says so. But why can't you connect the guitar directly to the mixing console? Here you can find out why DI boxes are so important in sound engineering.

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