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Sep 13, 2024 | 
magneticmag.com | Anthony Bergamesca |Will Vance
The music production game has changed a lot, especially over the past decade. With just a laptop and some software, anyone can start making beats and arranging it into a full track. But here’s the thing—just because it’s easy to get started doesn’t mean it’s equally as easy to make an actual living from it.
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
magneticmag.com | Anthony Bergamesca |Will Vance
Mike Cerda, a seasoned DJ and producer with over 25 years in the industry, has worked with top-tier artists like Shakira, Axwell & Ingrosso, and Maluma. His journey from Caracas, Venezuela, to international recognition has been shaped by his relentless pursuit of high-quality sound. In his Miami studio, Cerda relies on KRK V-Series V6 Powered Studio Monitors, the S10.4 Powered Studio Subwoofer, and KNS 8402 Studio Headphones to ensure his beats are clear, consistent, and true to his vision.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
magneticmag.com | Anthony Bergamesca |Will Vance
I’ve built a few studios in my time, and I’m no stranger to what Output products bring to each creative space. Whether it be their highly regarded line of VST plugins or studio desks, they’ve been a constant in almost every pro-audio opportunity and initiative I’ve been involved with for the better part of a decade. So, when I heard about the updated Platform Studio Desk by Output, it goes without saying that my interest was piqued.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
magneticmag.com | Will Vance |Anthony Bergamesca
I’ve been a massive fan of Nanoleaf’s work in smart lighting for homes, studios, stages, and other creative spaces. While I’ve tested out their lines, 4D lights, and a couple others, their latest product drop puts the rest of these to shame. We’re talking about Nanoleaf’s Skylights, which are hardwired into your circuitry and spit out a TON of light (if you need it to, at least).
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
magneticmag.com | Will Vance |Anthony Bergamesca
Ergonomics in a studio or office space is one of the most important things you can have, but they’re also some of the least glamorous compared to flashier investments like a new synth or new monitors. As such, way too many producers these days produce hunched over a laptop screen for the first few years of their career, wondering why they can’t produce for longer than a couple of hours without having to ditch the studio and stretch out a bit.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
magneticmag.com | Will Vance |Anthony Bergamesca
Zoom calls and team meetings on Google are the new norm, and everyone is bending over backward to make their at-home office space look as professional as possible (even if we all know you’re working in your boxer briefs). While there will always be a fancier background and better ambient lighting to light up your workroom or studio, we rarely consider upgrading our webcam.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
magneticmag.com | Anthony Bergamesca |Will Vance |David Ireland
Universal Audio is a global leader in audio production equipment with a history of over 80 years. They’re responsible for some of the industry’s most iconic studio equipment, such as the 1176LN Limiting Amplifier, LA-2A Leveling Amplifier, an array of rack gear, and, more recently, their Apollo digital audio cards. These audio interfaces are at the forefront of home and professional studios, powering recording sessions around the globe.
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Jun 15, 2024 | 
magneticmag.com | Will Vance |Anthony Bergamesca
We all know that we need a good chair for our offices and music studios, even if we don’t invest in one as early as we should. While there is a ton of dialogue around the entry-level and mid-tier studio chairs, which range in price from $150-$300ish, something you don’t hear much about is the best-of-the-best office chairs, the C-Suite level executive producer level chairs and what that level of luxury brings to your workflow and productivity.
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
magneticmag.com | Will Vance |Anthony Bergamesca
Dutch DJ and producer Xavi del Mundo shares insights into his latest single, “Outta Your Mind,” in an exclusive interview. Xavi, who began his musical journey at 10 and honed his skills at the ArtEZ Conservatory in Enschede, has garnered attention for his energetic and joyful tracks.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
magneticmag.com | Anthony Bergamesca |Will Vance |Connor Phillips |Jack Jones
As our work spaces, and places evolve, so does how we think about them. From shared spaces to a home office, sound treatment can be a make-or-break experience. Whether it’s a home studio, or a shared office space, having a sonically sound environment can be a defining factor in boosting productivity. We all know the pains of a studio with a flat response or a shared workspace that allows you to hear conversational sound bleed. Either problem can lead to frustrating movements.
