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Two years after his last studio album release, Me (2022), the acclaimed rhythm and blues crooner Marques Houston has made a highly anticipated comeback. In late January, Houston dropped his record single, "Admit It," marking the first taste of music from his forthcoming project, "The Best Worst...

The world runs on time, folks. Time is a concept we experience daily, from the slow crawl of hours to the fleeting rush of moments. But for scientists and engineers, measuring time with extreme precision is essential. A millisecond is a unit of time specifically designed to quantify very short...

Feeling the beat? Check out "That Thang" by Mizdee (Lucia Danai Murowe).

De-essers are digital audio effect plugins (or pro audio signal processing hardware effects) used in many different things, like music production, audio treatment for podcasts, and even creating when audiobooks. They are meant to reduce the harsh "ess" or excess "sibilant" sounds that can...

How do I take audio tracks and channel strip settings including effects from one session and move them into another easily in Apple Logic Pro DAW?

Does anyone have any gain staging tips and tricks when working with sound in music production software I could make use of?

Worth a listen: "Maprat," by Zimbabwean musician Dexter Baysiq featuring Brythreesixty (Brighton Wiseman).

Zimbabwean hip-hop artist Dexter Baysiq offers up "GRIND." Aaron Mheta (Black Phantom Films) shot and directed the music video.

Immerse yourself in the sounds of Zimbabwean hip-hop with Dexter Baysiq's record single, "GRATEFUL," featuring King Alpha.

I don't understand why some people recommend mixing to -6 dB, because when I try to process tracks at -7 loudness units full scale, everything becomes very muddy, especially the bass.

The latest record single "Ginger" by Dr. Kells (produced by FedoBeatz and mixed by Adager) has been accompanied by a newly released music video, shot in Abuja, Nigeria, and directed by Dammy Chexy. Known for his melodic voice and afrobeat sound, Dr. Kells' video features visuals that complement...

The South African Amapiano song "Tshwala Bam" by record producer Thato Seth Mathobela and musical artist Yuppe featuring S.N.E. and EeQue has an accompanying music video. You may want to take a look at it for sure!

Building on the momentum of his acclaimed tracks "Adawise" and "JOL," ZULO prepares to sow the seeds of his next project, "Garden," due for release on April 19th. ZULO has also released a tantalizing 30-second teaser for his upcoming track, "Garden." While details remain scarce, the snippet...

Audio plugin software developer Imaginando has released an update for their time-based K7D Tape Delay Virtual Studio Technology effect, bringing it to version 1.4.0. The software's version 1.4.0 update also brings VST3 compatibility, ensuring it remains current with music industry standards and...

This APU Loudness Meter plugin update simplifies the user interface, fixes resizing issues, and makes the meter run smoother. It also resolves microphone access on macOS and ensures compatibility with more professional music recording software.

What is the difference between a Zimdancehall riddim and an album?

Fuse Audio Labs—a music production software development outfit led by Reimund Dratwa—has just unveiled their latest plugin, the VCE-118 dynamic range enhancer. Available in VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats for both Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows, the new digital signal processing effect...

Take a moment to listen to "Muzorewa" by Zim hip-hop rapper GZE. "Muzorewa" info Recording artist Producer Sound engineering Resilience Chekera (songwriter) Texas Afro Zenda

Tune in to "Handipere," a catchy record single by Herman. "Handipere" info Recording artist Producer Video director Mukombe Mupelo Herman G Fingers Taurai Zidya

Hold onto your hat, honeybunch, because Zimbabwean social media is brewing with drama! Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe—known for his… shall we say, colorful personality—recently threw shade at Mukudzei Chitsama (i.e., a Zim hip-hop recording artist professionally known by Zimbos as "Holy Ten")...