These audio engineering books will help you to learn about music production, recording techniques, mixing techniques, live sound production, and technical audio concepts. The audio engineering books and music production books on this list have helped me the most to learn audio production.
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In 2023 I did a video highlighting their flagship product, SoundID Reference. It is designed to optimize the sound from your headphones and speakers so you can trust what you're hearing. It's a tool I use every day and recommend to all music producers and mixing engineers. If you're curious to learn more, check it out here: WATCH VIDEO
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Site wide sales have already started at GIK. You can get individual pieces or whole kits; just remember to take advantage of the discount tiers so you can get the room kit you truly need to tame those early reflections.
Acoustic treatment doesn't need to be complicated. If you're a total beginner, or if you just need help with the key factors when choosing acoustic treatment, then check out either of the videos below we created with GIK.
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Safari Pedals is running a Black Friday sale with discounts reportedly reaching up to 90% off across many of its audio-plugin offerings. The sale covers everything from distortion and reverb to tape-style effects and mastering tools, with both individual plugins and larger bundles available. Or take advantage of the discounts to get the Everything Bundle for just $159.
If you’ve been looking to expand your creative effects or refresh your production toolkit, it’s a good moment to see what Safari Pedals has on offer this season.
The biggest deals of the year are here—the Guitar Center Black Friday Sale is officially live. From November 13 through December 3, you can shop the deepest discounts of the year on guitars, drums, amps, recording gear, live sound and more.
Whether you’re upgrading your studio, expanding your stage setup or taking care of the names on your holiday list, the best Black Friday deals and promotions are happening right now.
Sweetwater’s Black Friday sale is in full swing, with significant discounts across a wide range of music gear — guitars, amps, keyboards, pedals, studio equipment, and more. The deals span beginner-friendly picks to pro-level tools, so it’s a good moment to browse if you’ve had something on your radar.
Many of the best offers tend to move quickly, so it’s worth checking in sooner rather than later.
Thomann’s Black Friday/Cyber Week sale is rolling with sizable discounts — in some cases up to around 70% off — covering guitars, synths, studio equipment, drums, and plenty of accessories. There’s a good mix of deals for both beginners and more advanced musicians, so it’s an easy time to browse if you’ve been thinking about upgrading your studio space.