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Not sure which mic suits your sound? Use a scale from 1 (dull) to 10 (harsh) to match your source with the right mic type. Pair soft, bright singers with condenser mics, and tame harsh sources with dynamic mics. Ribbon mics? They add room air and neutral smoothness to the mix. Microphones 101: Which Mic Should I Buy for My Home Studio? Step 1: Rate Your Voice or Instrument Listen to your source and rate it on a 1–10 scale: 1 = Dull (lacks high-end, soft) 10 = Harsh (bright, piercing, edgy) This simple…
KageMusicKorea, an independent record label and audio developer based in Seoul, South Korea, has released the KG Series, a free collection of 12 audio plugins designed to provide affordable (or rather, free) creative tools for music producers. The KG Series is aimed at breaking down the financial barriers one might associate with music production. Of course, since you’re reading BPB, you learn about hundreds of free plugins each year. But even so, getting twelve free plugins in one purpose-built bundle is a nice touch. The developers describe the KG Series project as a way to help artists, both beginners and…
BaconPaul, maintainer and developer of the Surge synthesizer project, recently released the nightly build of his Two Filters plugin for free. As the name suggests, the Two Filters plugin consists of, well, two filters. Sounds boring? Well, it’s more to the story! Each filter features cutoff, resonance, and morph controls, offering 14 distinct filter models, including tri-pole, comb, ladder, sample & hold, and more. You can choose between a 6, 12, 18, or 24db slope to boot, but that’s only where the fun begins. The filters can also be routed in different versions of parallel or serial configurations, which opens…
Choosing the right music school isn’t just about where you’ll study, it’s about where your creative journey truly begins. Whether you dream of producing chart-topping tracks, stepping into the spotlight as a vocalist, composing scores for film, mastering the art of sound engineering, or moving crowds as a DJ, the right school can help you unlock your potential, grow your confidence, and set you on the path to a thriving career in music. Today’s best music schools go far beyond teaching scales and classical performance. They’re places where tradition meets innovation, where technical training is paired with real-world industry insight.…
Can TS cables damage your audio gear? Learn the key differences between TS and TRS cables. Discover potential issues in using them interchangeably with our in-depth guide. Understanding the differences between TS and TRS cables as a musician or audio enthusiast is essential. While seemingly identical in appearance, they have significantly different applications and can lead to less-than-ideal scenarios used in the wrong instance. Each connector type is designed to carry a specific signal. For example, using a TS cable will cause noise and distortion when used instead of a TRS cable. To cover it briefly, it can be summarised…
Can TS cables damage your audio gear? Learn the key differences between TS and TRS cables. Discover potential issues in using them interchangeably with our in-depth guide. Understanding the differences between TS and TRS cables as a musician or audio enthusiast is essential. While seemingly identical in appearance, they have significantly different applications and can lead to less-than-ideal scenarios used in the wrong instance. Each connector type is designed to carry a specific signal. For example, using a TS cable will cause noise and distortion when used instead of a TRS cable. To cover it briefly, it can be summarised…
Image Image Credit Robert Okine / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Trippie Redd and Coi Leray attend the red carpet premiere of “Dullsville And The Doodleverse” Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: New photos of baby Miyoco have fans debating whether she looks more like Coi Leray or Trippie Redd. Social media users flooded the comments with comparisons and playful reactions. The post follows earlier updates from Leray, including a birth vlog and a nursery tour. Baby Miyoco is growing up to look just like her dad, according to the internet. On Monday (Sept. 8), Coi Leray shared a mall-day…
Image Image Credit Joseph Okpako / Contributor via Getty Images, Mat Hayward / Contributor via Getty Images, and Scott Legato / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Central Cee at O2 Arena, Don Toliver at WAMU Theater, and Wiz Khalifa at Tycoon Music Festival Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Central Cee, Wiz Khalifa, Karan Aujla and Don Toliver will headline Rolling Loud India 2025. The event marks Rolling Loud’s first appearance in India, which will be hosted in Navi Mumbai this November. The festival’s India debut highlights the growing influence of South Asian Hip Hop on the global stage. Rolling…
Image Image Credit Dimitrios Kambouris / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Summer Walker attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Summer Walker says she favors emotional, classic R&B sounds and cites groups like SWV and Xscape as her influences. Her comments echo similar critiques from artists like Lil Yachty and Muni Long about the genre’s emotional depth. Walker is currently prepping her forthcoming third album, Finally Over It, while touring with Chris Brown. Summer Walker isn’t exactly impressed with the current state of R&B — though that’s no shade toward the many amazing artists…
Image Image Credit Jeff Kravitz / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt 4batz and Anycia at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: 4batz and Anycia shared photos from their surprise wedding held over the weekend. The couple has been in the spotlight since going public in January. Fellow artists like Coi Leray, Ty Dolla $ign and Baby Tate congratulated the newlyweds on social media. Congratulations are in order for 4batz and Anycia, who apparently tied the knot over the weekend. On Sunday (Sept. 7), the couple shared wedding photos from their big day. Taking to Instagram,…