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STUDIO MONITORS THE ABCS OF STUDIO SPEAKERS THE BEST SOUND FOR EVERY BUDGET • Your monitor setup is the most important tool in your studio. But what truly makes a good monitor, and how do you get the most out of your system? This comprehensive masterclass reveals all the secrets of monitoring. Learn how to master proper placement and room acoustics, which myths you can safely ignore, and how to mix professionally even with headphones. We answer the most frequently asked questions about 2-way vs. 3-way systems, the necessity of subwoofers, and much more. We also take a look at the hottest speakers on the market and compare them in our comprehensive speaker finder, so you can find the ideal setup for your studio and budget.

The 7 most important questions about studio monitors • The most important tool for judging mixes are - of course - the studio monitors. But what should you look out for when choosing studio monitors? Why is it important that they have a linear frequency response? And are 2-way or 3-way speakers the better choice for studio monitoring? We‘ll tell you in a moment! Look forward to answers to the most frequently asked questions about studio monitors.

Monitoring myths clarified • There are many myths and claims surrounding the topic of „monitoring“. They range from the positioning of loudspeakers to the perfect listening level. We have checked for you which of them are true and which are complete nonsense.

Butterfly in flight • With the epic ITALIA, Till Brönner and producer Nicola Conte are enjoying remarkable charts success. For Brönner, the album constitutes the realisation of a long-held dream. But there‘s more to this: a glimpse into a fascinating era of European music history, in which compositional and social experiments expressed themselves in songs that continue to influence contemporary electronic music.

Heaven‘s closed • The digital era was supposed to make the music industry more democratic. Instead, it has reinforced inequalities. Global superstars may be in a stronger position vis a vis their labels than ever before – independent musicians, however, are increasingly falling behind.

Radical New Beginning • XPQ-21 had probably been off everyone‘s radar after almost two decades of silence. But mastermind Jeyênne – also known as the founder of the Electronic Music School – has risen above heavy personal setbacks and makes a remarkable comeback with „Overgod“. The new album defies easy categorization and merges elements of EBM, industrial rock, cyberpunk, and Jeyênne‘s techno roots into a distinctive, powerful sound cosmos. We spoke with him about the past years, his artistic influences, his production methods, and how to assert oneself in an

Harmonies that strike the subconscious • Tobias Fischer is your host for the Behind the Beat Podcast. This episode is dedicated to Tim Cosm, who developed the “Orchid” with Tame Impala – a stunning...