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Album Formats: What’s the Difference Between an LP, EP, and a Single?
Have ever wondered why there are so many different album formats out there? It’s not always entirely clear why artists treat album...
Mar 7, 20225 min read


What is Swing? The Basics of Jazz Rhythm Explained
Have you ever listened to jazz or blues and wondered why it sounds so different from other genres? Part of the reason why is because this...
Feb 4, 20225 min read


Transposition in Music: How to Change a Song’s Key
Transposition sounds like a technical music theory term, but it’s a basic skill that every musician should know. In fact, the concept of...
Jan 31, 20224 min read


The 25 Best Things You Learned About Music in 2021
Here’s to another year coming to an end! Congratulations are in order—to you. You got the best free tools You released incredible music...
Dec 28, 20214 min read


How to Become A Singer in 6 Steps
If you’ve ever dreamed of writing your own songs and performing them for an audience, you might have wondered how to become a singer....
Dec 15, 20215 min read


How to Use Chromatic to Spark Instant Inspiration
Chromatic is the new loop-based virtual instrument from LANDR. It’s built to put inspiring loops directly at your fingertips and turn...
Dec 2, 20215 min read


Are Loops Cheating? How to Be Creative With Pre-Made Sounds
There’s been a heated debate going on ever since the dawn of sampling in music—is using pre-made sounds cheating? Skeptics claim you can...
Dec 2, 20214 min read


13 Free Music Sample Packs to Inspire Your Next Track
Music samples are so important for music creators—whether you’re just getting started or if you’re a studio veteran. No matter what,...
Nov 25, 20214 min read


10 Free MIDI Packs: Complex Chord Progressions, Drums and More
It’s mind-blowing how today’s DAWs make writing music so quick and easy. All you need to do is have a solid concept, a few ideas and...
Nov 12, 20216 min read


The 13 Best Scary Sounds and Horror Sample Packs for Spooky Tracks
Spooky season is upon us and it’s the perfect time to hunker down and make boo-eats and “trick or tracks.” To make your Halloween-themed...
Oct 17, 20213 min read


18 Ridiculous Songwriting Tips That Actually Work
Googling ‘songwriting tips’ will give you about 2 million results in 0.42 seconds. That’s a lot of tips. And y’know what? There’s a good...
Oct 4, 20219 min read


Making Vocal Samples: Marian and Sean of Revival Sounds Unpack Their Process
In music, vocals are almost always the hardest thing to get right. The delivery, tone, emotion and rawness of a vocal part will make or...
Oct 1, 20214 min read


The 10 Best Free Orchestral VSTs for Epic Cinematic Sound
Orchestral VSTs have never been more accessible to producers. Soaring strings, fluttering woodwinds, and deep brass will bring an epic...
Oct 1, 20215 min read


How To Write A Song in 7 Simple Steps
Most new musicians want to know how to write a song so they can start making original music. Find a spark of inspiration Jot down your...
Sep 28, 20217 min read


How to Write Great Song Lyrics in 5 Steps
When you’re new to songwriting, it might seem like there’s no way to know how to write lyrics for a song. Writing lyrics is the most...
Sep 21, 20214 min read


How to Use LANDR Collaboration Tools to Work Better Together
Music thrives when creative minds meet. Collaboration is the force that powers today’s chart-topping music—and it’s only getting more...
Sep 16, 20213 min read


What is Granular Synthesis? The 5 Best Plugins For Futuristic Sound
Granular synthesis is one of the most interesting ways to create new sonic textures. It’s an experimental synthesis type that relies on a...
Aug 27, 20213 min read


9 Great Music Podcasts for Learning, Inspiration, Music History and More
Listening to music podcasts is such a great way to get inspired, learn more about music production and even discover music history. We...
Aug 23, 20213 min read


11 Emotional Chord Progressions Every Producer Should Know
Music plays a lot of different roles in our lives. But at the end of the day music is about emotion. The best way to connect with your...
Aug 13, 20214 min read


Wavetable Synthesis: The 8 Best Synths For Modern Sounds
Wavetable synthesis is one of the most common methods used in synth plugins and digital synthesizers. It’s a technique that dates back to...
Jul 19, 20214 min read
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