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.
Mastering is like the cherry on top of the mix cake. From compressing and limiting to EQ and stereo widening, sometimes the last-minute touchups mean everything for a track. To be able to master effectively, though, you need the right tools. Just as a carpenter wouldn’t drive to work without his toolbox, a mastering engineer…
Polishing a mix is a process. And while the general steps are known, the specific change from mix, to mix, based on the genre, the preferences of the artist or producer, and the tools available. One tool that every mixer and producer should have at the ready, though, is a de-esser. It may not be…
The organ features a timeless sound. From religious works in the church, all the way to modern day pop and EDM, the organ can be an amazing supporting and lead instrument in virtually any genre of music. Though you may not use it in every song, you don’t want to be caught without a competent…
Making a new hip-hop beat often consists of digging endlessly for fire samples. And while that is a valid approach, these days, there are dozens of powerful tools that can help you make more compelling rhythms, come up with melodies and hooks, and create a lush musical bed for your dope rhymes faster. In this…
Have you ever thought of making and recording music online? Are you curious to know if there’s a way you can collaborate with your friends, band members, other musicians, or even producers remotely? Whether you’ve just heard of Soundtrap, you’re still new to it, or you’ve been using it for a while, this guide is…
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…