I’d like to discuss a topic that is sure to spark a lot of passionate debate: I want to talk about sound quality. Specifically, I want to try to answer the question, Does your music sound better on vinyl vs.…
AI-powered mastering systems allow endless tweaking (mastering engineers generally offer a specific number of revisions). They return results within a minute (mastering engineers might need up to a week). They are comparatively cheap (mastering engineers might charge anywhere from $30…
It doesn’t matter where a producer is. You can work with them without physically being with them, thanks to technology and the internet. The article “Remote Production for Indie Artists: Getting Started” by Caleb J. Murphy on Bandzoogle provides a…
We all have different workflows in our digital audio workstations (DAWs), and it’s not uncommon for them to change over time! Unfortunately, some producers never focus on their workflow as a way to improve their productions. The blog article “Perfecting…
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…
Drum programming is a big deal in today’s music world. It’s everywhere – in pop songs, hip-hop tracks, electronic music, you name it. But there’s a trick to it. The article from “How to Write Better Songs” delves into the…
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…
If you aspire to be a recording artist, chances are you are considering creating a home studio. Home studios can be as simple as recording on your phone or as complicated as any world-class professional studio. The article from Disc…
Life has a knack for pulling you away from your music at every opportunity. So, how do we combat this? Keep it simple. The article “Master the Art of Just Showing Up” from MusicSoftwareTraining.com delves into the significance of cultivating…