Nothing beats it. That feeling of satisfaction when you finally get to the mastering step. But there are always creative blocks and...

All new music starts with ideas, discussions, education and knowledge. Where do new ideas about music emerge from? Well, a good place to...

Mix Jesus on the Mainline’s “Always With Me.” Win major prizes and huge opportunities. Pensado’s Place Mixing Competition 2016 Get your...

Lots of people are obsessed with the warmth of analog studio gear. Sure—it sounds fuller, more human, more present. But what are they...

You asked for unlimited 24-bit masters. We heard you. Our highest quality HD 24-bit WAV masters are now free with all yearly pro plans....

Compressors are great problem-solvers when you’re mixing. They’re a key part of your audio effects toolkit. But if used wrong,...

What’s the definition of ‘instrument?’ Well, in music everyone has their own definition. That’s why the sounds we hear and make are so...

Distribution is the best way to get heard. But how do you do it right? Music distribution is misunderstood. There’s way too much...

You can recognize a true techno head if their eyes light up when someone says ‘DJ T-1000.’ Alan Oldham’s (aka DJ T-1000) career stretches...

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...

Music licensing and publishing are huge opportunities. Here’s what you need to know. No one buys albums any more. Digital music...

The history of vocal effects is a surprising one. When you open your DAW and throw an effect on a vocal track, you might not suspect the...

Being from ‘nowhere’ means nothing when it comes to good music. I first met Patrick Wade, A.K.A. Dead Horse Beats, after we both moved to...

Get your audio cable knowledge together. Cables matter. Unfortunately wireless music studios aren’t a thing yet. In fact we’re connecting...

When I listen to my favourite music I’m often left wondering ‘how’d they do it?’ How do you get that special access to see behind all...

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...

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...

When I needed reverb on 5 different channels in my DAW, I used to drop a reverb unit on each one and call it a day. Turns out I was doing...

Drumroll please! The finalists for the MixedByAli contest have been selected! First off, it was a REALLY tough decision. We received so...

It’s time to enter the 2016 International Songwriting Competition. It’s time to enter the 2016 International Songwriting Competition....