Picture this… You open your DAW, load up a new project, and the metronome is sitting there, on by default, blinking away at 120bpm, waiting for you. Most home recording musicians just leave it on. It’s habit. It’s what you…
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…
After lead vocals, drums are the most important element in any recording, and it’s essential to make thoughtful choices regarding both microphones and mic placement. This article, written by producer and multi-instrumentalist Katie Marie, explores different techniques for miking…
Reggae, with its laid-back grooves, infectious rhythms, and pulsating basslines, is a genre that evokes feelings of sunshine and good vibes. But capturing that warm, spacious sound and translating the energy of a live performance into your DAW can be…
Learning how to mix your own music is a critical skill for all music producers. It provides an additional layer of creative control and helps listeners experience your music more deeply. The blog post from Native Instruments provides a comprehensive…
The way I approach making music, ultimately speaking, is to be able to first find a very original idea and then put it in context quickly so you can work to give it a timeline. The blog post from Pheek’s…
Plenty of great products on the market now allow you to record vocals at home. What exactly is the process of getting great results when recording vocals from a home studio, though? The article from Bedroom Producers Blog, penned by…
There are five stages to recording vocals to a professional standard. But it’s not all about the microphone or your gear. Or even your acoustic treatment. It’s not even only about your singer. In the comprehensive guide “Your Ultimate Guide…