Review | Sep 30, 2014 by Hollin Jones

How do you make a great virtual studio with a loyal and professional user base like Reason better? Propellerhead have focused on workflow enhancements. Find out if Reason 8 hits the spot.

Review | Sep 19, 2014 by Hollin Jones

The original iRig Mic from IK Multimedia, was one of the first decent microphones available for the iPad and iPhone musician. And we were very curious to find out what was improved in the HD release.

Tutorial | Sep 17, 2014 by Hollin Jones

We've shared tons of excellent tips to help you mix better over the past few months… now here are 5 things you need to avoid doing when mixing, specifically with your mixing faders.

Review | Sep 08, 2014 by Hollin Jones

It used to be impossible to consider purchasing a good ribbon mic for $300 or less!. Hollin Jones sees whether sE Electronics' budget ribbon mic, the sE X1R, adds quality as well as value.

Tutorial | Sep 01, 2014 by Hollin Jones

To get really great voiceover for video you sometimes have to go beyond the basics… Join Hollin Jones in the 2nd of this 2-part series on repairing audio for video.

Tutorial | Aug 31, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Fixing audio for video can seem daunting, but it’s well worth the effort and isn’t always as tough as you might have imagined… Hollin Jones is on here to show how easy it can be in this 2-part series.

Tutorial | Aug 28, 2014 by Hollin Jones

From working with sub mixes to making the EQ less fiddly to work with, these top mixing tips for Reason users by Hollin Jones will help save you time and make the process more satisfying.

Review | Aug 26, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Getting a good matched pair of microphones when recording audio in stereo is crucial. sE Electronics' sE5 provides a solid base from which to start and at a price that won't hurt your wallet.

Tutorial | Aug 26, 2014 by Hollin Jones

From managing windows more effectively to using the Steinberg Hub, Track Versions and the MixConsole, Steinberg Cubase is packed full of features to streamline your workflow. Here's 10 of our faves.

Review | Aug 23, 2014 by Hollin Jones

If you haven't heard of sE Microphones before then 1) where have you been the past 15 years? And 2) you need to visit AskAudioMag.com more often! Hollin checks out their USB X1 and is impressed.

Review | Aug 15, 2014 by Hollin Jones

There's certainly no shortage of good quality studio microphones of late, and the good news is you can pick up a decent condenser mic for a very reasonable amount too, like the sE Magneto.

Review | Aug 06, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Expanding your range of mics to include a lavalier is a good thing if you record dialogue and interviews. And how much more convenient can you get than a lab mic for iPhone? Enter the Røde SmartLav+.

Review | Aug 04, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Looking for an 8 channel mic preamp with excellent build quality, flawless sound quality and first rate converters and preamps? Does the Audient ASP880 fit the bill? Hollin ones finds out.

Review | Jul 30, 2014 by Hollin Jones

What do you get when a company best known for its high-end studio consoles and monitoring solutions makes a USB audio interface and monitoring box? Hollin Jones finds out.

Tutorial | Jul 30, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Hollin Jones demonstrates how you can add that extra spit and shine to your finished mixes using Cubase's built-in tools.