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Is LUNA Really Free? The Free DAWs Worth Downloading on Mac, Windows and iPad
Universal Audio's LUNA now costs nothing on Mac and Windows. Here is what that gets you, plus the other free DAWs worth your time, including Sampledex on iPad, Mac and Windows.
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GearWhat Equipment Do You Need to Start a Video Podcast at Home?
A home podcast studio built from gear I actually use: a 4K webcam, a pair of tracking PTZ cameras and the headphones every broadcast booth already owns.
FeatureIs Sampledex for iPad a Real Free DAW, and What Can It Do?
Robert Clemons has brought Sampledex from the Mac to the iPad as a free download. Here is what it does, what it can't do, and who it's for.
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Rio Leyva tried to turn Suno into a sample pack — here is what actually worked
A two-hour livestream where the placement producer runs Suno prompts, chops the results, feeds his own loops back in, and argues in real time with a chat about whether any of this counts as making music.
The free YouTube producers actually worth your time in 2026
No affiliate links, no course upsells — just the working producers and educators on YouTube whose free videos will teach you more than most paid programs.
Nike Just Dropped Air Force 1s With Vibram Soles and Ripstop Uppers
The AF1 '07 LX Vibram pack swaps leather for ripstop nylon and adds a rugged Vibram outsole. Here's what to know about the colorways, price, and where to cop.
10 Services Music Producers Can Sell Online (And Where to Post Them)
From mixing and mastering to ghost production and coaching, here are ten proven services producers can offer today — plus the best platforms to list them, from SoundBetter and AirGigs to Fiverr and your own site.
Gain Staging Explained: The Producer's Guide to Clean Headroom, Honest Plugins, and Louder Mixes
Everything you actually need to know about setting levels in a modern DAW — the physics behind 0 dBFS, why -18 dBFS is the magic number, DAW-by-DAW steps, and a worked example you can copy on your next session.
Where Can I Submit My Music for Sync? A Producer's Directory of Blogs, Libraries, and Licensing Platforms
A running list of blogs, newsletters, platforms, and listening sessions that actually accept submissions — and what to send them.
Public speaking for musicians: an Upskillist diploma for interviews, livestreams, and stage banter
Talking about your work is a skill separate from making it. Here is why Upskillist's public speaking diploma is quietly one of the most useful courses an indie artist can take — and how to run it against a real release cycle.
Free Plugins for Music Producers: Redline EQ, Indie Motion Synth, and Indie Saturator Pro
Six free VST3 and Mac plugins from Sampledex — a clean EQ, a motion-driven synth, and a saturator — for Windows and Apple Silicon. No account, no watermarks, $0.
What Tools Do A&Rs Use? A Free macOS App for Music Release Planning
Sampledex Release OS is a free Mac App Store workspace that gives A&Rs, managers, and indie artists a release calendar, EPK builder, pitch tracker, and asset vault — no subscription required to start.