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What are hertz (Hz) and frequency in sound and music

Imagine sound as a pulsating wave, traveling through air and bridging the gap between its original source and your ear canal, where it’s captured and decoded by your brain.

The science behind the sonic realm is as fascinating as it is articulated, and one of the most fundamental concepts in the field is the role of hertz and frequency in sound. These are the building blocks of not just music, but the way we perceive audio in all its forms.

Shure SM57 review: Industry standard for a reason

What is there to say about the Shure SM57 that hasn’t been said before? For starters, it’s a legendary microphone that sounds great on just about anything.

It’s incredibly cheap, extremely durable, and most professionals have at least a handful of them lying around somewhere in their studio.

Akai MPK Mini Mk3 review: No-fuss device that does it all

The MPK Mini has long been one of the most popular keyboard controllers you can buy in its various forms.

The MPK Mini Mk3 is a 25-key controller with MPC-style pads and encoders. It blends powerful performance and creative features in a compact, portable package.

The 9 biggest differences that make VST3 better than VST2 and its predecessors

VST, or Virtual Studio Technology, is a file format that came out in 1996 as a way to digitally emulate various pieces of hardware, like compressors, EQs, and synthesizers.

It quickly became the standard for various software developers, and there have been a number of improvements to the code, resulting in VST 1.0, 2.0, 2.4, and now VST3.