May 2025

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Making lo-fi hip hop beats: the essential guide for beginners

Learn how to make lo-fi hip hop beats with warm textures, mellow grooves, and nostalgic vibes in this step-by-step production guide. There’s something about lo-fi hip hop that wraps around your brain like a warm blanket on a drizzly Sunday morning. It’s music that doesn’t ask too much of you, but somehow gives you just […]

Music Producer Austin Cannon, using Techivation plug-ins in his studio.

Have We Hit the Plugin Ceiling? Reflecting on Bobby Owsinski’s Take on ‘Peak Plugins’

In the ever-evolving landscape of music production, plugins have become the digital paintbrushes of our sonic artistry. Yet, amidst the abundance of tools at our disposal, a thought-provoking question arises: Have we reached a saturation point? Bobby Owsinski, a respected voice in music production, delves into this very topic in his article, Have We Reached […]

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Mindfulness Practices for Musicians – Berklee Online Take Note

For Jennifer Caraluzzi, mindfulness practices and a balanced diet have completely changed her life; she wants to show you how it can change yours, too. The Berklee Online article “Mindfulness Practices for Musicians” by Ale Gil explores how integrating mindfulness into daily routines can help musicians manage stress, enhance performance, and foster well-being. Drawing from […]