The Money Beat
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Account Consolidation
Is it worth having a different provider for each account, or is it better to consolidate accounts to less providers?
A New Tax Year
Most people wince at the mention of a new tax year, but it’s the perfect time here in the UK to take stock (pun intended) and see where your investments are at. I’m also taking this time to get my accounts in order and consolidate some providers.
Lifetime ISA for Musicians
Why every musician in the UK should have a Lifetime ISA
Updated Session Rates In Line with BPI and MU Guidelines
Earthworks DM6, a killer new kick mic
Todd Sucherman Masterclass
My experience at the Todd Sucherman Masterclass at Drummers Only in Glasgow March 2024
Roland V-Drums Buyer’s Tips
Some tips that Roland or retailers don’t talk about but are essential to technique and enjoyment playing your V-Drums!
.m4a Lossy or Lossless?
.m4a - is it lossy or lossless? What even is lossy? Read on as I explain what I learned ripping my old CD collection into Apple Music.
What the f’s a sample rate?
You’ve most probably seen the term “sample rate” thrown around with numbers like 44.1 48 and symbols like kHz. If you’re new to recording then these might look like hieroglyphics and even if you’re used to them, do you really know what they mean?
What is an Audio Interface?
Now more than ever is the best time to be a musician with a home studio or even recording in your bedroom. 1 key piece of equipment you will need to record at home however is an audio interface. This acts as the front end of your recording set up but it’s rarely ever explained in detail just exactly what an audio interface is! Today we are going back to basics and answering the simple question “what is an audio interface?”
Which DAW should you use?
So you want to get started creating and recording your own music. Fantastic! The more people bringing their music into creation the better, I say. Now you might have heard the term “DAW” being thrown around before and not be quite sure what it means. In this article we are going to look at just exactly what a DAW is and examples of some popular DAWs to get you headed in the right direction.
The difference between stems and multitracks
Stems and multitracks. They’re the same thing right? Not quite. Let’s have a look at the differences between them.
Is it worth having a different provider for each account, or is it better to consolidate accounts to less providers?