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“The most powerful MPC we have built at these prices": Akai’s MPC One and MPC Key 37 get G2 upgrades
The affordable MPC One and its keyboard counterpart get upgraded CPUs and more storage, but no MPCe pads
Best mic stands 2026: My top picks for studio, stage, and podcasting
Whether you need to secure a heavy tube mic or get your drum overheads in order, these are the most stable and reliable mic stands for a variety of budgets
Cherry Audio emulates the Ensoniq ESQ-1 for its 40th birthday
The officially licensed plugin ups the polyphony, enhances the sequencer and adds a comprehensive effects section
“So insanely powerful that I could see it lasting a decade or more in home recording studios”: Apple Mac Mini M4 review
Apple’s miniature desktop packs enough punch to run most music-making tasks without breaking a sweat
The MU-1 mic promises to make the much-loved ribbon-and-condenser recording trick way more accessible
It promises to combine a classic dual-mic studio technique into one product
Best podcast headphones 2026: A studio engineer's guide to awesome audio
We break down the top closed-back, zero-latency headphones for podcast recording on any budget
“I get to 171 tracks before any errors during a full playthrough at the lowest buffer setting”: Apple MacBook Neo review
We put Apple’s newest machine to the test to find out if it really is the ultimate budget laptop for music production
How to beat writer's block: 11 tips to help you finish that track today
No more staring at a blank screen or endlessly auditioning loops. Here’s how to make that track idea a final, finished reality
