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.
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. In this guide, we look at what VST stands for, as well as how…
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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…
Looking for a USB mic? Then there’s a good chance you’re interested in recording. It could be that you don’t need anything overly sophisticated and just need to be able to capture sound. After all, USB mics tend to be plug and play and quite user friendly, so if you want to get up and…
When it comes to online mastering, eMastered and Landr are seen as two of the best options on the market. But which one is the overall best for your money? Well in the battle of eMastered Vs Landr: eMastered’s finished master is marginally better than Landr’s, and it has slightly more features. That said it’s…