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Lo-Fi Music Phenomenon - between rebellion and lifestyle
What does Lo-Fi mean these days? Something different than 30 years ago, that's for sure. Read more....
New Year = New Inspirations
With every ending comes a new beginning, and this also goes for 2020 and your musical inspiration!
Why is Vinyl still the preferred format for many?
Vinyl is definitely back and here are a few reasons why we think it will never go out of style...
Hit The Tone! The Video Series
We present to you, Hit the Tone, in a new video series. Stay tuned for regular episodes...
What is movie sound design?
Do actors, script and music make a movie great? Yes, but there's also another side of the story: sound design.
The Cello - enchanting sound and incredible versatility
Have you ever been intrigued by the cello? This article discusses this extraordinary instrument in detail...
6 Concert Solutions for the so-called "New Normal"
How can musicians, bands, venue owners and promoters work around this covid crisis? Here are some possible solutions...
My First Instrument
Back to school season is here and this means new opportunities to learn new instruments. Read on...
Evolution of Electronic Music - Part 1 of 3
Ever wonder how (and when) electronic music came about? Here is Part 1 of a 3-part series about just that!
10 recording studios that made history
Some of the world's best music has been created in these legendary places...
60 Years of Bass Evolution
Evolution of the bass from the upright bass to the electric P-bass. Do you know the story?
How to help musicians during the quarantine
Help musicians during the covid-19 pandemic and post-covid economic crisis. Here's how...
Everything you need to livestream with your smartphone
A comprehensive guide to kickstart your live streaming career...
History of the Synthesizer
Let's go back in time...
Billie Eilish's Grammy-winning Gear
How did Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas record their hits that won Grammy awards? Read this article, you may be surprised...
Hit the Tone! Dissecting Stewart Copeland
One of history's most important pop drummers... how did he come up with such catchy beats and how did he get those fantastic tones? Read on to find ou...
Essential recording tools for the modern songwriter
The essentials tools for the 21st century songwriter: a comprehensive list.
Songwriting Tips: How to move forward in songwriting
Writing and composing can become monotonous for some musicians, especially if you try to do it on a regular basis. How can you avoid this? ✓
10 Reasons Why Singing Makes Us Happy
Singing heals our minds, bodies and souls. It's better than hot soup! Read on to find out why and how...
Hit the Tone! Black Sabbath's Paranoid
Hasn’t enough been said about this record already? Well, we hope not. Still, it never hurts to celebrate (on its 50th anniversary) a fundamental...
Hit the Tone! Indie & Alternative
What is "indie" and how does it sound? You'll get the inside scoop on how to get close to this sound, or attitude, in this article...