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Why Meaningful Motivation in Music is Earned
There are times when creating and performing music feels hard, even for musicians who live for their craft. If you’ve ever been in this...
Mar 26, 20203 min read


Syncopation: How to Feel and Play the Off Beat
Syncopation is used all the time in music. It’s a key ingredient in writing rhythms that make a track move along and stay fresh. But...
Mar 24, 20205 min read


Arpeggiators Explained: 7 Creative Ways to Use Arps in Your Tracks
Arpeggiators are everywhere in music. It makes sense, they have an interesting sound and they’re incredibly useful for adding melodies...
Mar 20, 20205 min read


Hard Truths: You’re Listening to Your Mix Wrong
Welcome to Hard Truths, the series on the LANDR Blog where we cut through the noise and take on a harsh reality from the world of music...
Mar 19, 20204 min read


How to Find Inspiration by Setting up a Songwriting Routine
Inspiration and routine seem like two completely different things, but they don’t have to be. In fact, creating regularly in an inspired,...
Mar 17, 20203 min read


LANDR Reviews: 8 Opinions from the Pro Audio Community
LANDR’s been around for a long time, almost ten years in fact. Over time our platform has matured into an incredibly useful and versatile...
Mar 9, 20203 min read


Sample and Hold: Making a Lo-Fi Beat With AI
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...
Mar 6, 20203 min read


Dynamic Microphones: How to Use The Most Common Mic Type
No two home studio setups are the same. Depending on your workflow, genre of music and personal style the tools you use to create music...
Mar 5, 20204 min read


6 Ideas to Help You Write Catchier Songs
Ever find yourself humming a song you heard years ago in the shower? That song probably has a really catchy hook. Writing hooks into your...
Mar 4, 20206 min read


Condenser Microphones: Record Studio Vocals and More
No home studio is complete without at least one microphone—especially if you want to record vocals. To do it right you’ll need a mic and...
Mar 3, 20203 min read


The 50 Best Synthesizers: Find The Perfect Synth for You
Synthesizers are some of the most exciting tools in music production. The explosion of free VST plugins means you can set up an entire...
Feb 28, 202011 min read


The 10 Best Sequencers for Any Studio Budget
The sequencer is an incredibly powerful tool that completely changes the way you work with electronic instruments. Sequencers make it...
Feb 26, 20207 min read


Why New Gear Doesn’t Always Spark Inspiration
NAMM 2020 is finally behind us and the latest technology at the industry’s biggest trade show is creating a ton of excitement. If you...
Feb 21, 20204 min read


How to Make Music: The Complete Guide To Getting Started
Starting music is how you move forward with your creativity. But beginning a new creative discipline can be terrifying. It’s...
Feb 21, 20206 min read


Trap Hats: 4 Hi-Hat Techniques Every Trap Producer Uses
Trap hats are instantly recognizable. Just walk down a busy street and you’ll hear them clicking away in someone’s car. They’re fast and...
Feb 17, 20206 min read


Ribbon Mics: How to Warm Up Your Digital Recordings
Microphones are an essential tool in any engineer’s tool box. But there are different kinds of mic. Each type is suited to its own...
Feb 14, 20203 min read


AKG Lyra Review: Dual Stereo Microphone and USB Audio
The AKG Lyra is an effective all-in-one USB solution for basic recording duties. Its desktop form factor and onboard USB interface...
Feb 13, 20204 min read


Music Production: Everything You Need to Get Started
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...
Feb 7, 20208 min read


Sample and Hold: Vintage Keys, Electric Organs, and Funky Guitar
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...
Feb 6, 20204 min read


The 10 Best Drum Machines on the Market Today
Drum machines have a lot of practical uses in music production. They help you make beats to go under melodic elements in your track. You...
Jan 31, 20206 min read
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