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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Content creation can be as simple as we make it, but if you truly want to make your content stand out, you’ll need the right tools to do it. Visually pleasing lighting and quality audio can go a long way to legitimizing your work and giving it a pro level feel. In this guide, we’ve put together a few kits ranging from budget friendly to higher end and everything in between.
Best Budget Kit
It’s said that the best camera is the one you have available. Odds are, you likely have a smartphone, so that’s our budget camera. Most modern smartphones
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
The Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI for short, is the technical standard protocol that allows electronic musical instruments to interact with music hardware and software like synthesizers, soft-synths, and DAWs.
MIDI is not audio, but rather a set of instructions sent to a piece of hardware or software using keys, knobs, sliders, or other methods of input to define the pitch, timing, volume, and velocity of the sound module’s output. The MIDI controller has become essential in modern music production and can be found in just
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Low-pass? High-pass? Variable state? Digital? Your synth's filter is one of the most crucial circuits when it comes to its sound and character. In this video, Gabe breaks down and demonstrates the four main types of filters you'll run into on any given synth. So filter out the noise and become a filter pro in no time!
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - What Are Filters (Analog & Digital)
1:34 - Low-Pass Filter
2:05 - Resonance Knob
2:37 - High-Pass Filter
3:07 - Band-Pass Filter
3:15 - Notch or Band-Stop Filter
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Whether you're a hobbyist making beats for fun or a seasoned professional producing music for your adoring fans, you'll want to have a MIDI keyboard to control your software synthesizers, drum machines, and maybe your whole DAW. In this shopping guide, we'll go over some of the best and most popular MIDI keyboard controllers we have in stock at B&H, their important features, and what kind of musicians they're best suited for.
If you need to know more about MIDI controllers and their affinity with DAWs, synths, and other hardware, check out
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
With their history and pedigree, tube microphones have built a reputation for being the delicate, rare, and expensive stuff only the wealthy or most prestigious of recording studios can afford to have in their arsenal. While that was true in the past (and still is for some tube mics), many audio equipment manufacturers are cloning vintage microphone architecture or producing their own designs that are affordable enough to be
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Kevin and Andrew explore the show floor at Superbooth Berlin 2026 to show you the latest in software, audio interfaces, and more.
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - SPL Booth
5:46 - Focusrite
7:34 - Elysia
10:54 - Izotope & Native Instruments
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
With the days we've chosen to honor our parental units quickly approaching, it can be tough to find a gift that isn't just the same old stuff as last year. While grilling utensils or a bath kit can be the stereotypical and affordable solution, these 10 audio gift ideas can seriously impress your forbears—even if your parents aren't music lovers.
For Vinyl Lovers: Audio-Technica Sound Burger and Audio-Technica ATLP70XBT
Society writ large has decided that vinyl is back and here to stay. Whether you have parents who have collected a library of
by Steven Esposito · Posted
Mothers are the lifeblood of the world. They were there when you scraped your knees the first time, raised you, introduced you to the daytime television you watched when you were sick from school. That is enough to ensure that you give her the best tech-related Mother’s Day gift you could possibly give her. And if you’re looking for that special gift for your wife that isn’t just breakfast in bed and a card, we have some suggestions.
The Casual Mom
For the moms who are casual users but in need a slight upgrade, I must suggest the
by Steven Esposito · Posted
If you’re starting a video podcast or looking to get into live streaming, you’ve come to the right place. I have experience with both, so I speak from personal experience when I say you’ll need a capable computer to do either. What kind of computer exactly? Thankfully, the answer is simple.
For the time being, I can’t suggest building your own PC just for this. The prices of memory (or RAM) have skyrocketed due to the demands of AI infrastructure. In many cases, the price of memory has even surpassed some pre-built systems I’ve seen. The good
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
In the business of producing music, podcasts, or live performances, one of the most overlooked tools is the humble mic stand. The stand may not steal the show, but it does have the important role of acting as a conduit between the performer and the audience. So, whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, a well-built and versatile mic stand is a key accoutrement to any audio/visual setup. In this guide, we'll cover some great options we have from Auray* as well as other manufacturers so you can walk away knowing exactly what you need to look
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Shopping for your first synthesizer, but are unsure what terms like oscillator, filter, or envelope actually mean? In this video, Gabe breaks down the core components found in most substractive synths and explains how they work together. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of the signal path and know what features matter most when choosing your first instrument.
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Oscillators
1:52 - Filters
2:33 - LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
3:28 - Envelope Generators
4:04 - VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier)
5:27 - Effects
5:59
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Of all the terms we use to define microphones, "parabolic" isn't one that often comes up in conversation. But what is a parabolic microphone? How do they work and what are they used for? If you're curious to learn the answers to these questions—or if you just want to know why broadcast crew members are always holding those big plastic domes on the sidelines of professional sporting events—then you've come to the right place.
What are Parabolic Microphones?
Unlike other descriptors (dynamic, ribbon, etc.), the word "parabolic" does not refer to
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
So, you've gotten all the hardware you need to start podcasting—the mics, production console, interface, boom arms, sound treatment, the works—but your audio quality still isn't quite as professional sounding as top podcasts. Even a recording in a well-treated room with the most expensive microphones will often need a little extra push to sound its best, especially in the crowded and competitive market of podcasting.
When shopping for plug-ins, always look for a sale, and always make sure to try out the plug-in before buying (most companies
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
When recording, mixing, or mastering, it’s critical to refer to meters to ensure the project is properly balanced and leveled but the nature of metering can be difficult to parse. The philosophy and mathematics of different methods of metering can produce vastly different results even when analyzing the same exact audio signal. Understanding how metering works and how to use it is key for creating professional sounding music.
In this guide, we discuss the basics of metering, the science and philosophy behind the different methods, and
by Freddy Gerngross · Posted
Modern digital audio workstations usually come with some solid stock plug-ins and virtual instruments—many music software companies pride themselves in offering every tool necessary for professional audio production. In theory, a proper DAW could give you everything you need but in practice, you’ll quickly find that many third-party tools are industry standard necessities, offering the power and flexibility professionals need to compete in the market. In this guide, we’ll go over the best way to purchase and acquire audio software and some of