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Arranging Music: 5 Easy Tricks For More Interesting Mixes
Getting an interesting mix isn’t just about leveling, EQ, and compression. These tools are great to use before you consider mastering...
Jan 26, 20213 min read


How to Get Your Music on TikTok in 5 Steps
TikTok is taking the music world by storm. The popular video sharing app originally known as Musical.ly allows users to post short...
Mar 20, 20204 min read


Beat Making Tips: How to Make Beats in 7 Steps
Everyone is making beats these days and it makes sense why. You can be up and running in no time, all you have to do is try out free...
Jan 20, 20206 min read


Recording Contracts 101: How to Sign the Right Record Deal
Music’s leap to digital distribution has impacted all corners of the music business… Like how recording contracts and record deals work...
Nov 26, 20187 min read


How to Chop Drum Breaks to Build Custom Drum Racks
Leave those lifeless preset drums behind and learn how to sample percussion. Any producer who thinks outside the box knows that samples...
Apr 4, 20174 min read


EQ Techniques for Vocals and Beyond with Matthew Otto
Find out how a Solange collaborator and ex-Majical Cloudz producer uses EQ. Matthew Otto is a name you might not recognize instantly, but...
Feb 3, 20176 min read


8 Emerging Technologies That Are Redefining How DJs Play Live
What will define the next era of DJing? DJ technology has come a long way. The heart and soul of DJing is selecting. And it always will...
Jan 31, 20177 min read


How To Improve Your Mixes Using Dirt, Fuzz and Crunch
Dirt, grit, noise and buzz are bad right? Aren’t those all the elements you try to AVOID in the recording and mixing phase? Well, not...
Jan 5, 20174 min read


How to Prepare Your Samples for a Better Mix
Better samples mean better sound. One of the best ways to exercise your creativity muscles when producing new tracks is to create some...
Dec 21, 20167 min read


5 Production Strategies That Will Help You Beat Creative Blocks
Nothing is better than a productive studio session. Learning a new technique, having a breakthrough or finishing a track gives you hope,...
Nov 30, 20166 min read


6 MIDI Sequencer Tips That Will Help You Make Better Tracks Faster
Are you getting the most from your piano roll? If you’re wondering “what is MIDI and how will it make my tracks better?” you’re not...
Nov 18, 20163 min read


20 Productivity Tips That Will Help You Finish Tracks Faster
Nothing beats it. That feeling of satisfaction when you finally get to the mastering step. But there are always creative blocks and...
Nov 10, 20165 min read


Music Distribution: 7 Common Mistakes Musicians Make
Distribution is the best way to get heard. But how do you do it right? Music distribution is misunderstood. There’s way too much...
Oct 13, 20164 min read


How to Get Huge Sub-Bass without Fancy Gear
Wanna learn how to make your tracks shake up the whole club? Meet your new best friend: sub-bass. It’s all over music, whether it’s the...
Oct 5, 20164 min read


Music Licensing: A Musician’s Guide to Syncs and Placements
Music licensing and publishing are huge opportunities. Here’s what you need to know. No one buys albums any more. Digital music...
Oct 4, 201610 min read
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Audio Cables: Everything Musicians Need To Know About Audio Cable Types [Infographic]
Get your audio cable knowledge together. Cables matter. Unfortunately wireless music studios aren’t a thing yet. In fact we’re connecting...
Sep 20, 20167 min read


How to Build a Band Website That Actually Works
A band website is the new music press kit. It’s a vital part of your music promotion. Most networking happens online in today’s music...
Sep 12, 20165 min read


Free 909s and 9 Tracks Made With 909s to Celebrate TR-909 Day
This year 909 Day is a HUGE deal. If you were thinking of getting a new MIDI controller or drum machine, today is your day. To celebrate...
Sep 9, 20164 min read


6 Things Musicians Don’t Actually Need to Be Successful
Do What Yourself? How to be successful in a music career is totally different. Parts of the old music industry have become obsolete. And...
Aug 4, 20165 min read


How To Make Live Video Part of Your Music Promotion
Your creativity shouldn’t stop at sound. We started an artist residency program.For the first edition Jesse Boykins III finished his...
Jul 28, 20164 min read
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