When it comes to making music, there are a lot of elements to consider – each of which have their own separate claim to being the ‘most important part’ of the whole deal. Microphones? Acoustic ...

MIDI is, in a word, a godsend. This unassuming data-transfer standard is the magic sauce that enables drastically different music technologies, developed decades apart, to tell each other what to do – ...

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Apple devices are everywhere, and have been for a long while. In fact, I’m willing to bet that almost everyone reading this is in possession of an iPhone, iPad or laptop of some description. Granted, ...

Priced at A$299, the Go:Mixer Studio represents a step up from Roland’s earlier Go line, which primarily targeted beginners ...

So. Many. Holes. Software makes complex matrix routing a breeze. Presets for matrix routing are clutch. Works as a standalone mixer. The built-in USB hub is a major space-saver. Front-facing I/O for ...

When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The Komplete Audio 6 is a popular 4-channel USB audio interface made by industry legends Native Instruments. This affordable audio ...

The new Shure MV7i has a combo XLR/TRS input for a second mic or instrument. There's no need for a separate audio interface to combine the two signals. Is Shure’s MV7i the world’s first microphone ...

Now I'm ready to record, podcast and sound better on calls. Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac After finally incorporating a proper pair of speakers into my evolving MacBook Pro setup in late 2024 — ...