Amped Studio

We're continuing our Amped Picks series with another collection of books for producers, musicians, and creators.

This selection explores different sides of music making — from creativity and workflow to recording techniques, rhythm, and understanding the music business.

Featured in this edition:

• Dilla Time — Dan Charnas
• The Creative Act: A Way of Being — Rick Rubin
• Dance Music Manual — Rick Snoman
• The Recording Engineer's Handbook — Bobby Owsinski
• All You Need to Know About the Music Business — Donald Passman

Some of these books focus on production techniques, while others offer insights into creativity, industry knowledge, and the thinking behind great music.

Have you read any of them? What would you add to the list?

Recording music today is easier than ever — but understanding the basics can save you hours of frustration.

In our latest guide, we cover:

• What digital recording actually is
• The difference between analog and digital audio
• How to set up a beginner-friendly home recording workflow
• Choosing the right microphone and audio interface
• Recording vocals and instruments on your computer
• Tips for improving recording quality immediately

Whether you’re creating music, podcasts, or voice recordings, this guide is a great starting point.

Read the full article on the Amped Studio blog https://ampedstudio.com/blog/digital-recording-guide/

Getting into music production can feel overwhelming at first.

That’s why we created another Amped Basics post — breaking down essential production terms in a simple and accessible way.

This edition covers:
🎛 Super Presets
🎧 Samples
🥁 Velocity
⏱ BPM
🎚 Automation

A beginner-friendly way to understand the tools and concepts you’ll see inside Amped Studio.