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The Difference between An Audio Interface and Mixer.

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  The mixer was an essential tool for music in the past times. If you want to listen to more than one instrument through one set of headphones and speakers, a mixer is used to combine multiple inputs and summing with an audio output. Mixers are commonly used like this. Mixers are mainly used for the P.A. system, which combines the inputs from every instrument and vocal mics and roots these signals to room-filling speakers. In recording studios, mixers commonly route all mics and instruments to record multitrack solutions like digital audio workstations such as Studio One and Pro Tools. Eventually, the audio interface came as a means to record multiple instruments and audio sources directly into a digital audio workstation on your computer. Audio interfaces are somewhat related to classic mixers except that they have internal, digital mixers. Like their physical mixer counterparts, individual inputs on your audio interface have control over gain, level, and, frequently, EQ and the ...

3 Common Mistakes Beginners Make When Making a Mixtape

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The 2010s saw mixtapes make a huge comeback. In fact, Rolling Stone’s 100 best albums of the 2010s even included several mixtapes such as Frank Ocean’s  Nostalgia Ultra  and Chance The Rapper’s  Acid Rap . Accessibility was a huge reason for this boom, as artists need not go through middlemen or labels to put their mixtapes out into the world due to the increasing influence of the internet and music streaming platforms. More and more artists want to capitalize on the popularity of the mixtape. And while more new music is always a good thing, these artists are susceptible to making mistakes that could negatively affect their end product. To help them out, we’ve put together a list of the common mistakes that people make when making a mixtape. Read on if you want to know more about these mistakes and how you can avoid them! 1. Too Many Songs The mixtape market is incredibly saturated. This has made it increasingly competitive over the years. Due to this, it would ...

How to Choose an Audio Interface for Your Home Studio

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Usually, there is a specific criterion that you can follow when it comes to picking an audio interface. It is necessary for studios. Here’s what you can consider if you choose your first one or your next one. There are plenty of items that you can consider as ‘ luxury items’ for music production and recording. You may not be able to find them, but they add uniqueness to the song. On the other side, there are other music production items which are audio interfaces. It is used in many studios as they serve multiple purposes, which controls the in-going audio out of your computer. Old computers used to rely on internal sound cards, but with advanced technology being what it is, that is outsourced with an external audio interface for music production.  If you’re a newbie, you may wonder about the procedure and the essentials. Read more to remove the confusion about the audio interface. What is an audio interface? Basically, audio interfaces play a major role in facilitating audio going...

Audio Interface vs. Mixer: Which Should You Use?

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  An audio interface is an essential tool to have in any recording studio. It allows you not only to record but also to play back and even manipulate your audio. It uses its analog-to-digital converter that converts incoming audio into binary code to be recorded on the computer's hard drive. The primary USB or Thunderbolt connection allows it to talk to the computer at all. Interfaces from some pro audio companies offer more inputs and higher-quality specifications, such as better analog preamps, digital I/O, and higher-spec'd converters. Entry-level and consumer-oriented interfaces' capabilities may be limited compared to their high-end alternatives. However, even they should enable you to make professional-quality recordings in the comfort of your bedroom. One question on many musicians' minds is: Do I need a mixer, or can I use my best audio interface ? The answer is not always correct in front of you. Sometimes, people prefer sticking to one thing - whether it's...

Why should rappers buy Hip Hop beats online?

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  Many independent music artists and rappers choose web technology to obtain hip-hop beats OR Instruments online. There are multiple reasons for it; let's look at some of these here,  ACCESS AND EFFICIENCY, Technology that gives easy access to all the upcoming rappers and musicians. The online space has become the most powerful tool nowadays, so musicians and rappers are also taking advantage. Especially in terms of the ease of access to quality beats, with the simple click of a button. Getting high-quality beats is a significant challenge if you are an upcoming rap artist or musician with limited resources. But online technology can save your money and give you good quality beats, which you might not get in your nearby limited resources world. Before spending that cash on rap beats, the internet is one of the mediums you need to explore.  BUDGET-FRIENDLY, Trying to produce hip-hop expertly beats inside of a recording studio not only costs you more but would also take so ...