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 a karaoke singer, YouTuber, or a sound engineer looking to remove vocals from your favorite tracks, modern technology allows for the easy removal of vocals. Now, there’s no denying some services are better than others. But for creating quick karaoke versions of your favorite songs, most tools will get the job done. Here…
The piano can be a difficult instrument to record properly due to its sheer size. Without the proper microphone(s) and placement, getting professional quality in terms of capturing the entire piano’s sound leaves much to be desired. Investing in a good microphone (or two) can make a world of difference when recording the piano. All…
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At some point in time, just about anyone who calls themselves a musician will have an itch to record themselves. The technology that used to cost a small fortune is now readily available for any musician looking to record some music. Multitrack recorders have been especially popular over the last 20+ years, primarily because they…
AI has been all of the rage lately, and it seems as if it’s finding its way into every topic of conversation. In particular, AI cover songs have become a viral trend that everybody seems to want to take part in. Unfortunately, the process to create AI cover songs isn’t exactly widely available. Well, you’ve…
Bass is often considered one of the toughest sounds to “nail” in a mix. When it comes to metal, heavy, thumping, impactful sounds are par for the course. But if you don’t know what you’re doing, dialing in these sounds may prove difficult if not impossible. But this is where having the right tools makes…
If you’re looking for a TB-303 style VST plugin, then I assume you’re looking for classic bass synth sounds. If so, you’ve come to the right place. In addition to near perfect emulations of the original TB-303, we’ll also be looking at plugins that emulate TB-303’s close cousin, the SH-101, and a couple of other…
Many a guitarist would consider wah an essential effect. Not just for funk, disco, soul, and R&B, but also for blues, rock, metal, and beyond. A wah pedal will give you the most control, but there is a time and place for software wahs, especially when you don’t have the budget, time, or skill for…
Trap, but darker and grimier. Drill music is often ominous, aggressive, intense, and lyrically violent. The musical style, not surprisingly, is characterized by abrasive, unsettling, and impactful sounds. If you’re an expert sound designer, you may know how to dial in your drill tones. Otherwise, you’re going to need the right tools to get the…
Studio One is a popular Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), and an excellent one at that. The full featured DAW comes with a full suite of effects and virtual instruments, all of them competent, many of them very good. But the need to upgrade will probably arrive sooner than later as you look to augment your…
If you want to get up and running fast, presets make a big difference. When it comes right down to it, many producers, and songwriters, sometimes value quality presets with VST plugins over other criteria like sound quality or ease of use. So, in this guide, we’ll be looking at the VST plugins with the…
Today’s top 40 country probably has more in common with pop and southern rock than it does with its much twangier roots. That doesn’t change production techniques for the most part, though, because country music has a distinctive and identifiable sound that artists become known for and fans love. That means you still need the…
Many inexperienced filmmakers think all they need to do is capture the audio for the scenes they’re filming and later insert it into their footage in post-production. Oh, if it were only that easy! The truth is getting the right voice sound for your film, or for that matter, podcast, audiobook, or radio show usually…
Being a guitarist, it’s always a joy to have plenty of effects pedals to play with. What isn’t so fun is having to lug every piece of gear around between rehearsals and gigs. Technological advancements have allowed for multi effects pedals to be quite useful in these situations. These pedals offer professional-grade sounds and certainly…
A few decades ago, every drummer grew up playing to songs while mimicking the drum parts that were already recorded for them. It was the only possible way, and it often made it sound weird if your drum parts didn’t match. Technology has advanced to a point where we can remove drum parts now. It’s…