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DO DAWS SOUND DIFFERENT?

Do DAWs Sound Different?

21 Aug · Ever heard of a one DAW being described as cleaner or warmer than another? We discuss the variables to find out "Do DAWs sound different?"

PRO TOOLS ALTERNATIVES

Pro Tools Alternatives: Still The Industry Standard?

23 Jun · With its popularity waning, we look at Pro Tools Alternatives for the next generation of producers and those looking to switch to another DAW.

Avid Pro Tools 2025.6 Includes Splice, Speech-to-Text, and More

18 Jun · Avid Pro Tools 2025.6 integrates Splice directly into the system, making it perfect for sample-based production. But there's more!

AD/DA CONVERTERS

The Best Digital Converters for your Recording Setup

05 May · Looking to take give your audio setup a serious upgrade? We've selected some of the best digital converters for expanding your studio.

DSP SOLUTIONS

External DSP Solutions: Is Acceleration still Worthwhile?

01 May · We discuss the pros and cons of external DSP systems and check out some options for use in the studio and live sound environments.

Easter Studio Deals at Thomann: Check Out These Great Offers!

10 Apr · Just in time for Easter, Thomann is launching the "Sweeter Than Chocolate" campaign with huge discounts on studio gear. Check out the Easter studio deals here!

STOCK PLUGINS

Stock DAW Plugins: “If It Ain’t Broken…”

20 Feb · We're discussing some of the best stock DAW plugins that many of us still use, even with a seemingly endless library of 3rd-party plugins.

SWITCHING DAWS

Switching DAWs: Is it Time to Make the Switch?

03 Feb · Is the grass greener in another DAW? We discuss the prospect of switching DAWs and how you can benefit from using different DAW software.

Software Deals

Software Deals from iZotope, Softube, Avid, and Audiothing

21 Jan · In this week’s edition of Software Deals, you can save up to 75% on iZotope effects. Other great offers are coming from Softube, Avid, and Audiothing.

POST-RECORDING WORKFLOW

Post-Recording Workflow: Time to Bake those Takes

06 Jan · We're discussing post-recording workflow, including some of the key steps to take when editing your recordings in different styles of music.

TOPS AND FLOPS

Tops and Flops: Highlights of the Week

04 Jan · In this week's edition of Tops and Flops, we'll discuss the most exciting and entertaining stories, and a few other gems I've found online.

Best Studio Deals for Thomann Cyberweek 2024

22 Nov 2024 · Thomann Cyberweek starts today with loads of great studio deals! Find the best offers on audio interfaces, monitors, microphones and more here!

Software Deals

Software Deals from iZotope, PreSonus, Universal Audio & more

24 Sep 2024 · This week’s edition of Software Deals includes awesome offers on iZotope Ozone 11, PreSonus Studio One, Universal Audio plugins, and more!

BEST DAW?

Which is the Best DAW System for your Style of Music?

12 Sep 2024 · The DAW debate has arrived! With so many choices available, we're helping you choose the best DAW for your music production workflow.

STUDIO DEALS

Studio Deals: Save up to 25% with these 5 offers

24 Aug 2024 · In this week's edition of studio deals, you can save with exciting offers from top brands like Neumann, Adam Audio, Avid, and Warm Audio.

STUDIO DEALS

Save up to 30% with these 5 Studio Deals!

06 Jul 2024 · In this week's edition of Studio Deals, you can find discount offers from Adam Audio, Allen & Heath, Avid, AMS Neve, and Austrian Audio.

DAW Automation

How To Use DAW Automation: 3 Methods to Add to your Workflow

24 Jun 2024 · We look at how to use DAW Automation in your production workflow to help you make precise arrangement and mixing decisions with your tracks.

Sweet deal: Buy Audio Interface, get €489 of Plug-ins for free!

27 May 2024 · Buy an audio interface, get plug-ins for free worth almost 500 Euros! Let's take a look at this nice deal from Thomann!

The Best Podcast Editing Software for Content Creators

15 Apr 2024 · Do you need a professional DAW system just to edit a podcast? We investigate some of the best podcast editing software for your studio.

Studio Deals from Avid, Adam Audio, Neumann, and SSL

13 Apr 2024 · In this week's edition of Studio Deals, you can find discounts of up to 30% on recording gear from some of the industry's favourite brands.

Apple M1 Pro beats M3 Pro with Ableton, Logic and Pro Tools!

29 Nov 2023 · Shocking news for for DAWs running on macs! A system with an Apple M1 Pro outperformed an M3 Pro with Ableton Live, Logic Pro and others!

Why are digital converters the most important part of your studio?

21 Oct 2023 · We take a closer look at analog-to-digital converters and find out more about why they are such an essential part of the recording process.