Output presents UnMute, a series of online conversations that covers hard-hitting, often undiscussed topics in the music industry.
June 15, 2021
Need classic electro for your next track? What aboutheart-crushing pads? Or gritty saw pulses that amp up the energy? Check out what’s new in ARCADE.
June 4, 2021
Today, we’re highlighting the best free music production software you can download today, including the best free DAWs and must-have plugins.
May 26, 2021
There are all sorts of reverb plugins with different timbres and colors, but two classic types are modeled off of physical gear: plate and spring.
May 21, 2021
How one Los Angeles-based rocker named Jason Achilles Mezilis convinced NASA to put a microphone on Mars. An inside look.
May 19, 2021
Whether you’re recording, making beats, or composing with orchestral libraries, it’s crucial to have the right external hard drive when working on music.
May 14, 2021
Traveling is an essential part of being a musician and the most important travel item you need is your gig bag, or backpack.
May 13, 2021
Convolution reverb can transport a listener to a cathedral, an arena, or a cozy studio. Here’s an explainer and top plugin picks!
May 6, 2021
These Mother’s Day gifts are for all the musician mommas out there: the guitarists, keyboardists, producers, and everything else in-between.
May 3, 2021
Check out some of our favorite presets in PORTAL, REV, and more… get inspired here.
May 3, 2021
MIDI controllers are one of the first purchases in any home studio. Here’s a guide for musicians on how to buy a MIDI controller that’s perfect for you.
April 28, 2021
Whether you’re writing to a blog, a promoter, or a record label, a well-written email boosts your business as a musician.
April 20, 2021
We went through the wide range of MIDI keyboards on the market today to help you find your perfect keyboard match.
April 12, 2021
What’s an instrument appraisal? We talked with several instrument appraisers, an insurance agent, and a professional musician to get answers.
April 9, 2021
Looking for the best studio monitor speakers? From the Output Frontier to the Presonus Eris E5, there’s something for every genre and budget.
April 5, 2021
At Output, we stand with the AAPI community and musicians. Many creatives don’t have reliable health insurance, but everyone should have access to help.
March 30, 2021
Looking for a studio chair that’s comfortable and affordable? In this article, Output lists the 13 best chairs for music production!
March 29, 2021
Lo-fi hip-hop is inescapable. Here, we show you how easy it is to get a lo-fi hip-hop groove going using ARCADE and SUBSTANCE.
March 27, 2021
If you make and release music, chances are you’ve heard the word publishing thrown around. And you probably have questions. We went to the experts at Songtrust to get answers.
March 25, 2021
Antelope vs. Apogee? Universal Audio vs. Focusrite? Find the best USB audio interface in this guide to take your sound to the next level.
March 18, 2021
Kit Generator has arrived with ARCADE version 1.6! A brand-new feature, Kit Generator lets you automatically transform any audio file into a full, ready-to-play ARCADE Kit.
March 15, 2021
Get production advice and studio tips from three Grammy-winning hip-hop producers: Larrance Dopson, Om’Mas Keith, and Hit-Boy.
March 13, 2021
Valerie June talks about blending country, folk, soul, blues, and jazz on her third album, “The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers.”
March 10, 2021
Overall, women only make up five percent of the music tech industry, but not at Output! Get to know nine women who bring our tools to life.
March 5, 2021