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You don’t need a professional studio to capture great sound — you just need the right setup and a few smart techniques. Whether you’re recording vocals, instruments, or podcasts, clean audio makes all the difference. Poor recordings full of echo or background noise are difficult to fix later, but with a few simple adjustments, you can dramatically improve quality at home. At pointblank, students learn how to record, mix, and master audio that sounds professional — even in small or improvised spaces. This guide breaks down how to create a clean, reliable home recording setup that fits your space, budget,…

Everyone has a general idea of what a recording studio looks like. We’ve got the producer chairs, sofa, window that separates the vocal booth and the recording room, and of course – the legendary mixing desk. Many wouldn’t overthink the interior design of a recording studio. After all, it wouldn’t make an impact on your recording, right? Well it absolutely does! If you look closely, recording studios treat their spaces primarily to control the acoustics and ensure the highest possible sound quality for recordings. Just to name a few, it minimises reflections and echoes, reduces external noise, improves monitoring accuracy,…

Image Image Credit Frazer Harrison / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt A$AP Relli testifies during A$AP Rocky trial on Jan. 29, 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A$AP Relli has hired a new legal team to continue his civil lawsuit against A$AP Rocky. The trial is scheduled to begin on Jan. 12, 2026, unless a settlement is reached first. Both sides have been ordered to attempt private mediation and report back by Dec. 10. A$AP Relli is moving forward with a civil lawsuit against his old friend A$AP Rocky. After losing his attorneys shortly after Pretty Flacko was acquitted…

Image Image Credit Julia Beverly / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt NBA YoungBoy performs onstage during the MASA TOUR in Atlanta, Georgia Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Slime Cry is scheduled to release on Nov. 28, continuing YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s prolific year. The project follows three other drops this year, including MASA and DESHAWN. No tracklist or features have been confirmed, but fans can pre-save the album now. As if dropping three projects this year wasn’t enough, YoungBoy Never Broke Again is adding another to the list. On Thursday (Oct. 16), the rapper revealed his next album, Slime…

Image Image Credit Elsa / Staff via Getty Images and Gilbert Flores / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Stunna 4 Vegas attends a New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards preseason game and Monaleo at the Spotify Best New Artist Party 2024 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Stunna 4 Vegas described his wedding to Monaleo as a life-changing moment — second only to becoming a father. Their all-pink ceremony was livestreamed to over 1.2 million TikTok viewers and featured performances by Bun B and others. Stunna 4 Vegas’ emotional reaction was also connected to meeting his father for the first…

Image Image Credit Erika Goldring / Contributor via Getty Images and FREDERIC J. BROWN / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Nas performs during 2025 Essence Festival of Culture and Kendrick Lamar at 67th Annual Grammy Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Nas says he would “love to work” with Kendrick Lamar, but only if the vibe feels natural. He recently praised Lamar as the “North Star” of rap in a Rolling Stone interview. A collaboration could reflect the evolution of Hip Hop through two distinct lyrical eras. It’s hard to believe that Nas and Kendrick Lamar — two of…

Image Image Credit Theo Wargo / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B performs onstage during the 2025 Global Citizen Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B responded to sabotage attempts during a live X Spaces session by calling out fan behavior. She confirmed her partnership with Bobbie and emphasized her support for working mothers. Cardi says more brands are lining up to work with her after she gives birth. Cardi B is not playing when it comes to her endorsement money. The “Imaginary Playerz” rapper let anyone who is trying to sabotage her many deals know that…

Rhythm and movement are essential when it comes to creating compelling narratives. These are delivered handily by the brand new Odes Kontakt instrument – another inspiring partnership between Native Instruments and Evolution Series. Complementing the multi-dimensional textures of Fables and the evolving tones of Lores, Odes uses the series’ familiar interface to bring layered, cinematic rhythm to the fore. With Odes, you can create tempo-synced loops that bring your scores to life with a unique combination of regional folk music and synthesized elements, making it an essential addition to this collection of film, TV, and game scoring tools. In this…

Image Image Credit Allen Berezovsky / Contributor via Getty Images and Alex Goodlett / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Megan Thee Stallion attends a 2024 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves basketball game and Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks during a preseason game against the Utah Jazz Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Megan Thee Stallion’s courtside appearance with Klay Thompson highlights the growing crossover between Hip Hop and the NBA. She sat next to Klay’s mom, Julie Thompson, sparking fan reactions and ESPN commentary. The moment adds to Megan’s busy October, with Hottieween and new music on…

Image Image Credit Dimitrios Kambouris / Staff via Getty Images and Dimitrios Kambouris / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Ty Dolla Sign and Ice Spice attend the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Ty Dolla $ign confirmed Ice Spice recorded a verse for “New Body,” but it remains unreleased. Kanye West revealed that Ice Spice’s team is preventing the track from being included on the album. The track has evolved since 2018, with versions featuring Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat that were also never cleared. There’s a version of Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s…