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Ausgabe 09/2025

Recording Frustration No More! Find Your Perfect Mic – Exclusively in Beat 09/25! The microphone is the heart of your sound - whether you‘re a beatmaker, live performer, sound engineer, podcaster, or singer. It determines the quality of the recording even before you adjust the first knob. But which type is right for you? Which polar pattern captures your sound perfectly? What are USB microphones good for, and is a vocal booth really necessary? We‘ll cover the basics, dispel common myths, and give you practical tips for vocals, instruments, and speech so you can avoid common mistakes and get the most out of your setup! Plus, we‘ve included 24 microphones in our buying guide.

Myth busters: 5 mic mistakes that cost unnecessary money Sure: Good microphones have their price. But not every high-end model is automatically a good fit for your setup, your voice, or your room. An affordable microphone that‘s exactly right for your applicati- on can often be more beneficial than an overpriced prestige tool that doesn‘t suit you. Find this and more tipps in the current Beat issue. Master Every Low End with Bloom Bass Impulse – FREE with Beat 09/25! Forget boring basslines: Bloom Bass Impulse Lite puts an end to static bass sounds – and brings groove to the low-end of your tracks! The software highlight from our friends at Excite Audio and Plugin Boutique delivers modern bass sounds that can be shaped and modulated in real-time. Whether you‘re producing techno, dubstep, future bass, drum & bass or acid house – this compact instrument ensures an irresistible groove! Stress tested in the studio: Moog Messenger – Big Moog on a budget? Messenger is not just a stripped-down monophonic version of the Muse, even though it adopts some elements such as multimode filters and step sequencers in a very similar form. The compact and stylish synthesizer is more of a mix of a classic Moog monosynth and experimental features like parameter locks or wavefolders, making it a consistent continuation of Moog‘s desktop series. Indie for the masses – Talking to Mia Morgan Mia Morgan‘s release „silber“ fuses metal and electronica, pop and beats, vulnerable lyrics and striking memes. Produced with a small circle of friends and with a wilfully independent mindset, this album sounds free and powerful – and sports one of the biggest productions in recent memory.