Audio normalization is a concept that comes up fairly often for new producers. It’s a music production process that’s been around since...

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Vocal harmony is a special sound. From soaring harmonized lead lines to classic stacks of backing vocals, vocal harmonies play a major...

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Mixing drums is one of the most satisfying parts of music production. Drums propel the rhythmic action of a song and getting them right...

Getting your first synth is always a big step. Sure free synth VSTs open infinite possibilities but the DAW screen and keyboard is a big...

Managing a big session or a busy mix is tough. You have to keep a lot of different factors in mind to make it a success. Even just...

The tools and techniques musicians use have a huge impact on the sonic style of their music. Those technologies play important roles at...

Thousands of artists trust LANDR Distribution to get their tracks on streaming platforms worldwide. But did you know we listen to every...

The 808 is one of the most iconic sounds in modern music. It’s incredible that a drum sound that was created in the 80s is still so...

No mixing environment is perfect. Even if you have acoustic treatment, quality monitors and great headphones, there’s always a bit of...

There’s no instrument that’s more associated with pop music than the guitar. It’s been a staple in almost genre of modern music since the...

It’s impossible to tell how much live music will change in 2021, but it’s safe to bet things will continue to look much different than...

Getting a record deal used to be the holy grail for aspiring musicians. Once your deal was signed, you’d made it. All that was left to do...

LUFS are the new way to measure loudness in audio. This new measurement scale is an important development for many issues in music...

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Innovation is impossible to generate on command. Even when a new development seems obvious in hindsight, connecting the dots for the...

Free recording software has empowered countless musicians to start their creative journey. It’s possible because tools that would once...