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Vocal Harmonies: 5 Ways to Get Lush Harmony Vocals
Vocal harmony is a special sound. From soaring harmonized lead lines to classic stacks of backing vocals, vocal harmonies play a major...
Oct 8, 20204 min read


Why These 3 Indie Artists Found Viral Success on TikTok
For pop music to chart these days it pretty much has to go viral on TikTok. It’s a key platform for reaching new audiences on social...
Oct 5, 20204 min read


The 10 Best Soul, Funk and R&B Sample Packs
Soul and funk is the music that gets the people dancing. That’s why so much of it is sampled in hip-hop, pop and electronic—it makes...
Oct 2, 20203 min read


Mixing Drums: How To Get a Powerful Drum Sound in 7 Steps
Mixing drums is one of the most satisfying parts of music production. Drums propel the rhythmic action of a song and getting them right...
Oct 1, 20205 min read


The 5 Best Synths for Beginners at Any Price Range
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...
Sep 25, 20204 min read


Hard Truths: You’re Going to Make Mistakes
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...
Sep 22, 20204 min read


Robert L. Smith: How Music and Technology Meet in Mixing
The tools and techniques musicians use have a huge impact on the sonic style of their music. Those technologies play important roles at...
Sep 21, 20204 min read


Staff Picks: 7 LANDR Distribution Artists We Loved in September
Thousands of artists trust LANDR Distribution to get their tracks on streaming platforms worldwide. But did you know we listen to every...
Sep 21, 20202 min read


What is an 808? 7 Ways to Make Huge 808 Kicks
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...
Sep 18, 20204 min read


How to Choose A Reference Track For A Better Mix
No mixing environment is perfect. Even if you have acoustic treatment, quality monitors and great headphones, there’s always a bit of...
Sep 4, 20204 min read


The 10 Best Acoustic and Electric Guitar Loops Right Now
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...
Sep 4, 20203 min read


What Touring Might Look Like in 2021
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...
Sep 2, 20203 min read


Hard Truths: You Don’t Need a Record Deal
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...
Sep 1, 20203 min read


What are LUFS? Loudness Metering Explained
LUFS are the new way to measure loudness in audio. This new measurement scale is an important development for many issues in music...
Sep 1, 20204 min read


4 Ways To Write an Impactful Verse
Every song has a story. Poetic images and gripping lyrics grab listeners’ heartstrings—it’s why music is so powerful. Think of a song you...
Aug 27, 20205 min read


Hard Truths: Your Ideas Aren’t as New as You Think
Innovation is impossible to generate on command. Even when a new development seems obvious in hindsight, connecting the dots for the...
Aug 26, 20203 min read


Free Recording Software: Get Tools to Make Music for Free
Free recording software has empowered countless musicians to start their creative journey. It’s possible because tools that would once...
Aug 25, 20204 min read


Staff Picks: 8 LANDR Distribution Artists We Loved in August
Thousands of artists trust LANDR Distribution to get their tracks on streaming platforms worldwide. But did you know we listen to every...
Aug 24, 20203 min read


7 Common Chord Progressions You’ll Instantly Recognize
Chord progressions are the skeleton that give your songs their basic outline. Choosing the chords you’ll use and arranging them into...
Aug 20, 20204 min read


Major Scales: How to Use the Most Important Music Scale
Major scales are an essential building block of all western music. It’s one of the most commonly used musical scales. While sitting down...
Aug 18, 20204 min read
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