Do you produce music or want to get into music production? If so the below guides are for you! We look at a variety of beat making related subjects, from the right software to use, to mixing down and all in between.
Whether you’re thinking about signing up for Soundtrap, or you’ve been using it for a while, you probably have a few questions that need answering. In this guide, we answer the most frequently asked questions to do with Soundtrap, including whether Soundtrap is free. Is Soundtrap Free? Or Do You Need To Pay For Soundtrap?…
Soundtrap alternatives abound. And while there isn’t anything exactly like Soundtrap, there are plenty of powerful DAWs you might be curious about and may even transition over to in due course. Ableton Live is incredibly popular. According to some surveys, it has even eclipsed Pro Tools. And since we are firmly in the age of…
Soundtrap is obviously great, but you’ve probably heard rumblings of other capable Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and recording / editing environments. One such solution that’s grown in popularity, especially among podcasters, is Audacity. It probably doesn’t hurt that it’s free to use. But how does it compare to Soundtrap? That’s what we’re going to be…
If you want to make LoFi hip hop, you will need the right tools. The term LoFi stands for Low Fidelity and it refers to audio recordings that display technical flaws. The original LoFi music has a poor recording quality and you can hear several imperfections like distortion, background noise, and so on. A growing…
If there’s one thing you can do to help your music connect with your audience, it’s to make it seem even more real. That’s exactly what reverb processors were made for. These plugins bring your virtual sound stage to life by providing a feeling of illusionary space to your tracks and channels. In this post,…
Have you ever been in a predicament like this? You’ve recorded your (or anybody else’s) golden voice and followed all the steps correctly. Throughout the recording process, the vocals were pleasant, clear, and sounding just right. However, when it comes to mixing the music, you feel compelled to use some compression. And then it happens….
If you’re new to music production, you probably heard of something called DAW. So what does DAW stand for? DAW is a piece of software for making music and stands for Digital Audio Workstation. It’s an essential piece of equipment when it comes to recording, mixing, and editing both audio and MIDI. Back in the…
If you’re going to do any kind of electronic music production – be it EDM, synthwave, house, or otherwise – synth VST plugins are essential. Even if not for that, synth VSTs can come in handy for a variety of musical styles, especially when a song is missing a little bit of extra atmosphere, or…
It’s never been easier to find free, quality DAWs. Just five to 10 years ago, your choices were a little limited. There were some decent options, but only a couple that ever stood out. Today, there are at least a dozen quality options, with a few coming close to premium DAWs with advanced features costing…
As with any industry or niche, music production comes with a lot of proprietary jargon. Terms like “track” and “fader” might be basic and easy to understand, but then you have things like “NLE” and “VST,” which might cause some confusion. What is a VST plugin? In this guide, we look at what VST stands…
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So, you’re looking to incorporate the sound of a choir in your production. Only problem? You don’t have access to a choir. You could sit in your studio all day multi-tracking your vocals (and maybe get a few friends in there). But that can be a long, laborious process. Well, if ultra-realism isn’t too much…
High quality MIDI files can help streamline your various music production efforts – be it creating covers of popular songs or incorporating virtual instruments in your own songs. They can even be great for karaoke! Not every producer or musician uses MIDI files or is even aware that they can. But yes, there are sites…
Logic users often like to use a control surface alongside their Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) as they find it improves and complements their workflow. Logic is a powerful DAW, and it is favored by many. So, it’s not unusual to want a control surface to go along with it, to make the process of music…
For better or for worse, autotune has become a popular effect, especially in pop music. Cher’s 1998 hit “Believe” is said to have kickstarted this trend, which has persisted for over 20 years. Sometimes autotune is used as an effect, to create a more robotic sounding voice. At other times it’s used to optimize out…
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If you’re looking for amp simulators, there’s a good chance you’re recording from home and looking to create more tonal possibilities for yourself. Playing with an amp is good and all, but if you only have one or two amps, the tones you can dial in are certainly going to be limited. Not to mention…