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AudioBox USB by PreSonus

The AudioBox USB 2×2 is one of the best performing audio interfaces you can get for about $100. If you are setting up your music production studio this model bight just be for you. When it comes to big names in the industry, PreSonus has always been there with remarkable audio gear for music producers’…
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Yamaha HS8: Studio Monitor

The Yamaha HS8 is a great piece of equipment for your professional studio: you can hear every single detail, good and bad, clearly. Music producers, enthusiasts, and sound engineers will tell you that the Yamaha NS10 was one of the most important speakers in pop music history. In the 90s, the NS10 was every record…
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Rokit 5 G3: Studio Monitor

The Rokit 5 G3 is not your typical flat response monitor. Rather, its design is for DJs and music producers who are looking for more bass in smaller studio monitors. These monitors bring the same yellow woofer scheme and stylish exterior as their big brothers. In contrast, this particular one is for beginners and for…
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Mac Desktops

As we said in our entry on computers and laptops, many producers nowadays prefer working on Mac desktops. Within this bran, Mac desktops are probably best for music production. For studio recording, there’s probably nothing better than de Mac Pro. Have a look into any pro studio and the odds are you’ll find one of…
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Computers and Laptops

It might not seem as obvious, but computers and laptops are part of musicians’ production essentials. Nowadays, the first question on every musician’s mind when first starting out with music production is: “Which computer should I get?” However, there is no “one size fits all” answer. It all comes down to your budget, processing speed,…
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MBC 1U Rack

The MBC 1U Rack is everything you’re looking for. Known as one of the most gifted analogue audio circuit designers of all time, Mr. Rupert Neve’s name is now in a digital angle. Designed to lay at the end of your mixing or mastering chain, the Ruper Neve Designs Master Buss Compressor, or MBC, is…
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RedNet by Focusrite

The RedNet R1 is a desktop unit top panel dominated by two large hi-res color displays. This offers control over other Red-series interfaces. Plus, it has a huge monitoring potential. For example, it includes the ability to control surround and Atmos speaker setups. Other configurations and setups for the RedNet R1 are setting A/B between…
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George Martin

Sir George Martin, CBE was born in Highbury, London, the 3rd of January 1926. He passed away on March 8th, 2016, in Wiltshire, England. Sir Geroge was an English record producer, arranger, composer, conductor, audio engineer, and musician. At times people referred to him as the “5th Beatle.” Paul MacCartney said so upon his death.…
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Rick Rubin

Frederick Jay “Rick” Rubin is an American record and music producer. Born on March 10, 1963, he is former co-president of Columbia Record. Along with Russell Simmons, he is the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings. With the Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Geto Boys, and Run-DMC, Rubin help to make what is hip…
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iLoud MTM (Monitor Speaker)

iLoud MTM, by IK Multimedia, is a compact monitor solution for music producers working in small space. You can buy one monitor speaker at a time, but it’s more common to obtain them in pairs. People sell them as being able to rival 5″ and 6″ speakers without any problem. The first thing you’ll notice…
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