Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. M-Audio makes a range of affordable equipment for music ...

So you just put the finishing touches on your new song’s final mix. You test it out in your AirPods, and it sounds phenomenal. But later in the day, you listen again in your car, and all the levels ...

Over the past month or so, I’ve reviewed a few near-field monitors. These small, powered, bookshelf speakers are designed specifically for recording studios and are specially tailored for close or ...

Today’s featured setup sports an M1 Max MacBook Pro still going strong, but the user posted the workstation on social media to show off a newly added Mchose mechanical keyboard — an unfamiliar but ...

Many people are intimidated to step into music production because of the steep cost barrier. As you do more research into what’s actually needed, the gear purchases—and resulting dents in your ...

Mixing music without a pair of the best studio monitors is a bit like driving with your windshield fogged up. You might be able to see things on the road, but they're blurry, which means you're more ...

JBL unveils its new flagship 4369 Studio Monitors at the Tokyo International Audio Show for audiophiles and studios alike. Available Q1 2026, price TBA. At least they didn’t drop it on Tokyo. HARMAN ...

The 2026 version of the Apple Studio Display (starts at $1,599; $1,999 as tested) is more than just a computer monitor. It's got a processor, an audio system, a webcam, and plenty of ports. Apple has ...