Toontrack Releases Neon Void EKX For EZkeys 2
Toontrack has released Neon Void, a new EKX (the company's name for an expansion library) for its EZkeys 2 songwriting instrument.
Ethan Miller · Nov 11, 2026
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Vocals in the Home Studio: Mic Technique, Gain Staging, and Session Workflow
Learn how to position your mic, set input gain to avoid distortion, and organize recording sessions so you can capture better vocal takes in an untreated room.
Chloe Bennett · Nov 11, 2026
What is audio mastering?
Mastering is the last pass a piece of music gets before release. You start with a finished mix and refine it: balance the overall levels, widen the stereo image where it helps, and listen for clicks, pops, or anything el.
Ethan Miller · Nov 11, 2026
Who needs the click? Assign live timing cues by musical role
Picture a band that already rehearses with a click (the metronome track that keeps everyone at the same tempo) and gives each player a personal monitor mix.
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How to Write a Setlist: Pacing, Flow, and What to Put Where
Learn how to order your songs so a room stays engaged, from choosing an opener with the right energy to building high points, pacing breathers, and a finish that feels earned.
Julian Thorne · Nov 10, 2026
Soundbar Reality Check: How Your Immersive Mix Sounds At Home
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Ethan Miller · Nov 10, 2026
Vienna Performer Renders MIDI With Real Players For €9.99 A Month
Vienna Symphonic Library (VSL) has released Vienna Performer, a plugin that takes the MIDI you've written and renders it as a performance by real players.
Ethan Miller · Nov 10, 2026
Choosing a PA for Small Venues: What You Actually Need
Find out what venues already provide before buying gear, and learn the right questions to ask when booking a gig.
Ethan Miller · Nov 9, 2026
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Recording Your Band Together vs. Overdubbing: Which Approach Is Right?
Compare live tracking with overdubbing for feel, fixing mistakes, and the space and gear you need, so you can pick the approach that suits your band.
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How to Run a Soundcheck for Your Band
Learn how to prep an input list and stage plot, run an efficient line check, and set stage monitor levels so your band sounds clear from the first song.
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What to Send the Venue Before Your Show: Input List, Stage Plot, and Advance
Send the venue your input list, stage plot, and load-in time before the show so the sound engineer knows your setup before you walk in the door.
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Show Day Checklist: Everything Your Band Needs Before You Hit the Stage
Use this week-by-week checklist to confirm load-in times, send your input list and stage plot, and pack gear so no dead battery or missing cable derails the night.
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