Audicratic BLOG

Hip-hop doesn’t always start where you expect it to. For longtime radio host DJ Toast, it didn’t begin with rap at all. It started with heavy metal, cassette tapes, and a moment that completely changed everything. In Episode 3 of Audicratic Audio, I sat down with Toast to talk about his journey through decades of hip-hop and college radio — from discovering the culture to becoming one of the most important voices in the Capital Region’s underground scene. 🎛️ Gear used for th

A breakdown of the exact gear I use for music production, podcasting, and content creation. From DAWs and recording equipment to cameras and workflow, this is the setup I rely on daily to create consistently without overcomplicating things.

I’ve been wanting to do a full studio tour for a while. Here’s a full walkthrough of my home studio and the gear I use for music production and content creation. Over the past few years I’ve been building and refining my home studio — the space where I make beats, record vocals, and film most of my content. After moving into this house a couple years ago, I slowly worked on turning one room into a space that supports everything I do — making beats, recording, filming content,