Category Hardware

Microphones, audio interfaces, studio monitors, and recording gear for home studios. Practical advice to choose the right hardware for your setup and budget.

Can You Run FL Studio on a MacBook Air?

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Let’s be honest. The question of running FL Studio on a MacBook Air has been floating around music production circles for years. I remember trying to convince my producer friends that you didn’t need a massive desktop rig to make…

How to Make a DJ Mix on Your Computer

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To make a DJ mix on your computer, you need DJ software (like Serato DJ Lite, VirtualDJ, or djay), a music library of at least 50-100 tracks, and headphones. The core process involves beatmatching two songs at 120-128 BPM, using…

Interactive Circle of Fifths

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Circle of Fifths Interactive Circle of Fifths Tonic Mode Common Chord Progressions How to use the circle of fifths The Circle of Fifths is an essential tool for musicians, composers, and producers to understand key relationships and build chord progressions…