IsoAcoustics stands use a special patented technology to isolate your studio monitor speakers from the hard surface on which they would usually sit in order to give the truest sound possible. By suspending the speaker, energy transfer to nearby surfaces is reduced, which has the effect of creating a tighter …

If you've experienced using effects pedals within your signal chain then you'll be well aware of how these otherwise enjoyable little boxes can sometimes have quite a negative effect on your tone when disengaged. An instrument's signal is a sensitive thing for sure & I'm here to tell you that anything …

We all know that KRK make a superb range of studio speakers in the form of their Rokit and VXT range; heck, I was seduced by a pair of KRK RP8s when I was at university after hearing my friend producing bass-heavy tracks through his own set! However, their …

Absolute Music has expanded! As well as having a huge pro-music superstore and studio complex based in Bournemouth, we now provide local set-up & installation, educational sales, plus pre- and post-sales advice throughout the country with our new team of pro-audio consultants. This team harbours years of industry knowledge and experience …

With more and more manufacturers entering the three-way speaker market, we thought that we'd write an article to bring you up to speed with these relatively misunderstood studio fixtures. What are the advantages of using a three-way speaker design? How do they differ from traditional speakers? We'll also look at …

If you're new to the world of audio recording and production then the prospect of choosing an audio interface can often be a daunting one. What do all those specifications mean? How do you know which interface has the correct number of inputs and outputs for your needs? Indeed, what …

So, you've just upgraded to Pro Tools 11, you've loaded everything up, you're excited to get going but wait... what's this? None of your third-party plug-ins are working? What on earth is going on? Let our Pro Tools and HD expert Tom explain...

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Let us introduce you to Will Jackson, producer and engineer for bands such as the Kaiser Chiefs, The Pigeon Detectives and The Cribs. Will is the proud owner of two Helios microphones, which he admits that he uses on pretty much anything and everything, from vocals to drums; two Orpheus …

Back in 2000, a certain Swedish gentleman by the name of Björn began offering handmade stomp boxes to the wide world; his fabulous designs caught the attention of the fastidious boutique market almost instantly & he quickly cemented himself as one of the world's premier effects builders. Björn's handiwork was originally …

The Shure SM58 was first released in 1966, based on technology developed in the 30s (and pioneered by Shure) for the original Unidyne capsule. Today, the design remains much the same, so does this mean that the Shure SM58 is constructed using outdated technology? Are other manufacturers using more modern …