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The Gearnews guide to field recording

05 Aug · In this post, we'll take a look at some different ways to approach field and location recording for newbies and seasoned pros alike.

Will TikTok Music become the competition for Spotify and Apple Music?

02 Aug · According to patent filings, TikTok music streaming could well be on the horizon. There is no official statement from the parent company ByteDance, but the filing outlines a similar feature set to Resso, a ...

Are major labels aiming to reduce streaming revenue for DIY artists?

27 Jul · Believe (Tunecore) CEO Denis Ladegaillerie claimed that Major Labels are making moves to reduce streaming revenue for independent artists.

Yamaha looks to evolve listening by Stepping Out of the Slate

27 Jul · Yamaha Design Lab unveils Stepping Out of the Slate. A collection of new prototypes built to bring back that nostalgic feel to your music experience.

Meta launches Music Revenue Sharing for Facebook

26 Jul · Meta introduces Facebook Music Revenue Sharing amidst a haze of drama. A new feature for video creators earning revenue on the platform.

How to choose the best microphone for iPhone and iPad

24 Jul · An external microphone can lift the sound quality onto another level if you record on an iPhone or iPad. Which is the best iPhone microphone?

XVive U6: Compact Wireless Microphone System for Video

22 Jul · The new Xvive U6 is a compact wireless microphone system for your DSLR camera or smartphone. Record wireless audio anywhere and with minimal fuss.

Will Compact Disc make a comeback? Ableton’s Robert Henke says YES!

14 Jul · Will Compact Disc make a comeback? Ableton's inventor, Robert Henke, has campaigned for a return to the obsolete Compact Disc music format.

Amazon Prime Day 2022 Deals: Save on these specials for your studio

12 Jul · Amazon Prime Day 2022 has arrived! With a vast array of deals available, we've gone ahead and picked out some key options for your studio.

The new Dell XPS 13: a powerful and affordable mobile system

08 Jul · We check out the new 2022 Dell XPS 13. A compact and extremely lightweight laptop system with plenty of potential for non-Apple users.

Introducing the Beyerdynamic Free BYRD True wireless earbuds with ANC

07 Jul · We check out the new Beyerdynamic Free BYRD wireless active noise canceling earbuds, the company's first big move into consumer audio.

Upgrading to the Apple Mac Studio (2) – One Month Later

25 Jun · After switching to a brand-new Apple Mac Studio with an M1 Max ARM CPU from an iMac 5k (late 2015), I faced some obstacles and had to learn a thing or two to get it to work smoothly in my studio. You can read ...