Mastering is one of the most misunderstood parts of music production. Even though you can save a lot of time and effort by using AI to...

Today, using trap sample packs is a key part of your workflow when you’re a trap beat maker. You need those haunting chimes, playful...

Music production is the process behind every track in your library. It covers every phase in the creation of a song from writing to the...

Welcome to Sample and Hold, the series on the LANDR Blog where we highlight one unique crate-digging session and the digger’s gold we...

Sound design is how you create the timbre of the basic building blocks in your tracks. The term “sound design” may seem technical, but...

You love spending time in the studio crafting hip hop beats–there’s nothing more fun than putting together the perfect drum break or...

Putting your tracks online is always an exciting moment. You’ve worked super hard on seeing your project through to the end and now it’s...

Type beats are an exciting trend in beat making right now. Major rappers have even discovered up-and-coming producers just by searching...

Over the past few decades remixes have become an essential part of music production. What started as a DIY practice in early dancehall...

Songwriting inspiration can be hard to come by, even if you’re a seasoned writer who’s been in the game for a long time. If you’ve ever...

Welcome to Sample and Hold, the series on the LANDR Blog where we highlight one unique crate-digging session and the digger’s gold we...

Almost every bedroom producer has dreamed of quitting their day job and devoting themselves full-time to their passion. Those who take on...

Have you ever wondered how to structure a song? There’s so many ways to assemble chord progressions, melodies and rhythms into parts that...

As musicians, we’re told that hours of practice and a constant, dedicated focus are needed to make great work. But if you’re looking for...

Microphone polar patterns have a big impact on the sounds you record. But they can be pretty confusing. When I was making my first...

#AskAnEngineer is an ongoing YouTube where LANDR’s Senior Audio Engineer, Al Isler, answers questions from people like you! If you like...

Congratulations on all the ways you improved your music this year. From music theory to sampling, to home recording, and promoting your...

The major and minor scales are the basis for any melody in western music. These foundational patterns have strong links to basic emotions...

One of the most important parts of music theory is the time signature. It’s the first thing a musician looks for on a piece of sheet...

You have to know your instrument well to play and perform music. But sometimes strong technical understanding locks you into patterns...