Latest articles by Jon Musgrave
9 time-saving plugins that will speed up your workflow in the studio
Ain't nobody got time for that!
the t.bone SC 420 USB Desktop-Set review
Can this budget large capsule condenser deliver useable results?
8 steps to a better-sounding home studio
Are you struggling to perfect sound of your studio? We have a bunch of tips to help you get things back on track
How to add level rides to a mix
Riding the faders can be a vital way to control a mix. Here’s when and why your levels should react with super-fast dexterity
the t.bone RM 700 review
Ribbon mics make a great addition to your mic cupboard. We plug up this affordable option
Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen series review
Focusrite’s most popular audio interfaces have received a welcome update. We size up the new Scarletts
t.akustik Woofer Stand A100W review
Loudspeaker isolation devices are pretty commonplace. Let's size up this sub-bass isolator from t.akustik
the t.bone RB 500 review
Fancy some retro ribbon sounds? Let's gets miking with this re-issued affordable design
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 review
Bluetooth headphones are popular for many reasons. We pair with this updated design from Audio-Technica
How to use distortion to enhance individual elements of your mix
Distortion can be great for adding energy to your mix, and in this tutorial, we’re focusing on applying it to specific sounds
Arturia KeyLab Essential Mk3 review
We don a white coat and mull this ‘refreshed’ batch of controllers
Audio-Technica ATS99 review
Tired of the same old dynamic handheld mics? We plug up this new offering from Audio-Technica
What is gain staging and how can it help you mix?
Being in control of your levels is a vital aspect of mixing, but how should we approach this when mixing in the box?
Audio-Technica ATH-M60x review
The ATH-M60x headphones promise the popular ATH-M50x’s sound in lightweight form. We size them up
How to use snap compression to add punch to your mixes
Compression can be used in many wonderful ways. Today we’re looking at a technique that adds impact to sounds
Adam Audio A8H review
If you like slightly bigger monitors, a 3-way design may be for you. We check out Adam Audio’s latest offering
How to use visual metering tools to help you mix
Mixing might be mostly about using our ears, but there are other senses we can bring in too, specifically our eyes
Røde Microphones NT1 5th gen review
This long established mic has had a significant upgrade
Excite Audio Vision 4X
Decent audio analysis tools can help improve your productions and this new all-in-one plugin aims to provide just that. Let’s look at what’s on offer
Eve Audio SC2070 monitor
Looking for some pro monitors? We plug up the new two-way design from Eve Audio
Audient EVO SP8
Need more analogue inputs or outputs for an ADAT-equipped interface? This unit could be ideal
Audient iD24
If input audio fidelity is important to you, Audient’s latest analogue-inspired desktop interface could be exactly what you need...
