The role of a music producer has always been quite fluid. Working behind the scenes, shaping and transforming songs so that they’d be successful but also in line with the artist’s vision: a producer is a master in balancing creativity and business, always remembering that the audience, of today and tomorrow, will be the ultimate judge of their work.
Synthesizers and keyboards are usually very different but can look very similar, which causes some confusion.
In this article, I’m exploring the fundamental differences between synths and keyboards and comparing the two.
AKG’s Perception line was introduced back in 2006, offering a solution to home-recording artists who were looking for quality microphones, but at a lower price than AKG’s more time-honored studio mics.
In this review, I’ll be taking a look at the P420, the line’s flagship model.
Making music on the go or with limited space is the norm for most musicians, which is why we love the portability of 25-key MIDI controllers.
Synth VST plugins are so good these days that they convert even the most ardent hardware purists to software enthusiasts.
I’ve tested a wide selection of plugins, including some familiar classics and some recent releases, to find the best synth VSTs available in 2025.
A good MIDI controller is often one of the most powerful tools a musician/producer can buy, and you don’t have to pay a small fortune.
I’ve tested a range of budget controllers to find the best options available between $100 and $200. These MIDI controllers are ideal for beginners on a tight budget but are good enough for advanced musicians.