Junaco on DIY recording, Sonic Ranch, and the subtle power of RX
We were fortunate to be able to make the most of In Motion at Sonic Ranch with Mario Ramirez, who is a world-class engineer. That said, parts of this record and almost all of our
How Spotify, TikTok & YouTube Actually Hear Your Track in 2026
A few years ago, a great track was enough.In 2026, it isn’t. Today, music isn’t judged only by listeners — it’s evaluated by algorithms. And algorithms don’t care about emotion directly. They care about listener
New Music Gear Monday: SSL Super 9000 Hardware Channel Strip
Last year SSL introduced its Revival 4000 hardware channel strip to great acclaim. After all, what wasn’t there to like? You got the best of the vintage SSL E-series console sound. While that was perfect