Mastering used to be an exclusive professional process reserved for big-budget releases. But today there are plenty of DIY mastering...

Compression is one of the most important tools in music production. But it’s still sometimes misunderstood by beginner and intermediate...

Recording music in a home studio isn’t always as simple as it seems. Even if you’re just using basic gear like a microphone and audio...

MIDI is the language that lets your digital music devices communicate with each other. It may seem like it’s been around forever, but...

Mastering has always been a bit of an enigma in the music-making process—its definition has shifted over the years and over time its...

When you add a new track to your DAW session, you’ll have to decide between mono vs. stereo. But what does each term mean? And what are...

The music industry has been in a state of rapid change for the past few decades. What began as a move from analog to digital media has...

Recording music is a tricky process. There are lots of technical details to take care of before you start laying down takes. And even...

Daily life moved online like never before in 2020. If you spent last year on video calls, you’ve probably wondered about using...

Stems are something you’ve definitely heard about in music but may not know much about. No matter what kind of music you make, you can...

Free plugins are one of the best things about being a producer. Quality music production tools have never been more accessible for the...

Your master bus is the mixer channel where all your sources sum together. It’s the final stage in your DAW before your mix goes to your...

To get the best sound when mixing music, you need to understand how your tools work. That means knowing about concepts like dynamic...

Synth bass is an essential sound in many different genres of music production. From retro synth-pop to mainstage EDM, there are a handful...

Mixing in mono is one of the best ways to produce clear, well-defined mixes. However, it can be tricky to wrap your head around what...

Practicing an instrument takes time and dedication. To get the most out of your practice routine it’s important to include different...

Proximity effect is important to understand if you record music with microphones. It comes up anytime you place a mic close to a sound...

Vocals are the centrepiece of a song. They need to draw listeners in and hold their attention all the way through the track. That’s why...

Editing vocals is the crucial step that comes just before mixing in your vocal production workflow. Good editing is essential to a...

Every song needs good mastering. It’s the essential music production process that puts the finishing touches on your work and prepares it...