Pro Audio Essentials is a game-based course for music producers created by Izotope. It allows you to practice and improve your audio skills. This unique learning experience uses audio games, ear training, and videos to build the production skills that music makers use every day when recording, mixing, and mastering.

Without the TR-808, hip-hop and other forms of electronic music would not be what they are today. Many don't know that when this machine was released it was a complete failure. It was meant to be an accompaniment machine for guitarists and bassists. When the earliest audience realized they didn't like it, they wound up on the second hand market such as in pawn shops. This is where early hiphop producers found the device, detuned and warped the original sounds to turn the kick into the famed sub 808 sound that has made a resurgence in today's tracks. Check out this cool video where the machine is opened up and explored.

The TrainingSnacks Recording Microphone Buyer's Guide is a great resource that explains how different types of microphones capture sound. Learn the differences between dynamic, condenser, and ribbon mics as well as different polar patterns.