Common Gear Questions – Page 2

How to Use the AKAI MPK Mini Without A Computer [EASY]

If you’re just getting into the world of music production, there is a lot to go over, especially in the case of gear tutorials and …

Where to Put Melodyne In Your Plugin Signal Chain [EASY]

by Andrew Siemon

Things in music can get confusing once you start adding a lot of plugins that do different things. Some plugins interact weirdly with others, they …

When Does Melodyne Go On Sale? [ANSWERED]

by Andrew Siemon

Melodyne is hands-down one of the best audio editing and pitch correction tools on that market. Most people have heard of the term “auto-tune,” but …

Melodyne Studio vs Editor – What Are the Main Differences?

by Andrew Siemon

I first got my hands on Melodyne a couple of years ago and I got the very first edition – Melodyne Essential. It’s the entry-level …

Is the Scarlett 2i2 a DAC (Digital-to-Analog-Converter)?

by Andrew Siemon

DAC - Is the Scarlett 2i2 a Digital to Analog Converter?

If you’re new to music production and more specifically recording, which is just one aspect, some of the technology can be confusing. For instance, some …

Are Scarlett 2i2 Inputs Stereo or Mono? [Simple Answer]

by Andrew Siemon

If you’re new to recording, the complexities of the stereo image might be beyond your understanding at the moment. We’ll leave the in-depth explanations of …

How to Use A Scarlett 2i2 with iPad/iPhone [Very Simple]

by Andrew Siemon

How to Use A Scarlett 2i2 with iPadiPhone [Full Guide] - Featured Image

The Scarlett 2i2 from Focusrite has to be one of the most beloved audio interfaces on the market. If I understand correctly, it’s currently the …

Is The Scarlett 2i2 Good Enough as a Headphone Amp?

by Andrew Siemon

At this point, everyone and their mother in the music production space has heard of the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2. And for good reason, because it’s …