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The 8 Best VST Hosts for Live Performance
VSTs revolutionized mixing music. Instruments and effects that used to cost thousands became accessible to every musician with a...
Dec 5, 20204 min read


3 Ways Momentary Effects Make Your Vocals Standout
In most modern pop productions, vocals are the centerpiece. For any vocal take, the goal is to not only make them sound polished, but...
Dec 3, 20204 min read


How to Write, Perform and Produce Studio Vocals
Vocals are the most important element of a song. They convey the emotion, drama and human connection in music. What are studio vocals?...
Dec 1, 20204 min read


Hard Truths: You Need Good Cover Art to Get Heard
Cover art is the first point of contact listeners have with your tracks. It’s the visual hook that sparks their interest in discovering...
Dec 1, 20204 min read


How to Produce a Vocal Session in 6 Steps
A great vocal take can make or break a track. That’s why top artists and producers put so much effort into recording vocals as well as...
Nov 26, 20205 min read


10 Great Black Friday 2020 Deals for Musicians
Black Friday is a big day for finding deals and upgrading your music production setup. That’s because it’s your best opportunity to find...
Nov 25, 20203 min read


Staff Picks: The LANDR Distribution Artists We Loved in November
Thousands of artists trust LANDR Distribution to get their tracks on streaming platforms worldwide. But did you know we listen to every...
Nov 24, 20203 min read


The 10 Best Sample Packs for Travis Scott Type Beats
Travis Scott is one of the best when it comes to defining his sound with iconic and instantly recognizable beats. So, if you’re setting...
Nov 20, 20203 min read


Plugin Picks: 5 Inspiring Free VSTs to Get in November
Free plugins are one of the best things about being a producer in 2020. Quality music production tools have never been more accessible...
Nov 17, 20203 min read


Synth Pads: How to Create Atmospheric Synth Sounds
Synth pads are the washy ambient textures that help build the atmosphere of a track. You may not hear them clearly in a dense mix, but...
Nov 16, 20204 min read


Lo-fi Music: The Basics You Need To Start Making it
Lo-fi has taken on a lot of different meanings in recent years. The term low-fidelity once referred only to the quality of a sound...
Nov 12, 20206 min read


The 11 Best VST Instruments Every Producer Needs
VST instruments are virtual tools for creating sound in your DAW. From synths to samplers and sound generators, a good collection of VST...
Nov 11, 20205 min read


3 Reasons Why You Should Write Music in a Different Genre
Inspiration and energy are easy to find when you’re exploring and writing music for the first time. But the longer you create music in...
Nov 9, 20204 min read


Hard Truths: Not Everyone Will Like Your Music
It’s natural to want to win over the world with your music. After all, connecting with audiences should be one of your top priorities as...
Nov 5, 20203 min read


10 Exclusive Sample Packs You’ll Only Find on LANDR Samples
Throughout the history of sampling, finding unique samples that no one else has ever heard or used has always been key for crafting your...
Oct 28, 20203 min read


Dynamics in Music: How to Unlock the Power of Expression
Dynamics is a basic concept in music that affects everything from songwriting to mastering. But the word comes up so often that it can...
Oct 26, 20204 min read


What is a De-Esser? The 8 Best De-Esser VSTs for Pro Vocals
De-esser plugins are an important part of any pro vocal chain. They help reduce the effect of one of the most frustrating issues in vocal...
Oct 22, 20204 min read


Plugin Picks: 5 Inspiring Free VSTs to Get in October
Free plugins are one of the best things about being a producer in 2020. Quality music production tools have never been more accessible...
Oct 20, 20203 min read


What is Timbre in Music? Sound Color and Texture Explained
The sounds you use in your music each have their own distinct character. Whether they come from VSTs, sample packs or your audio...
Oct 19, 20205 min read


Artistic Evolution: How 3 Modern Pop Stars are Changing the Game
So many artists that have found success with a signature style are content to stick with a formula. The enormous effort it takes to break...
Oct 16, 20203 min read
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