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...

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...

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...

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

Chord progressions are the skeleton that give your songs their basic outline. Choosing the chords you’ll use and arranging them into...

Major scales are an essential building block of all western music. It’s one of the most commonly used musical scales. While sitting down...

Remember how blown away the industry was by the success of Lorde’s “Royals”? Back in 2012, no one thought such a modestly produced record...

Music is a language, especially if you work with others to create it. The notes, dynamics, chords and rhythmic choices you make in your...

Who doesn’t love a little piano sample? It’s such a great instrument to sample because you can do so much with it. Whether it’s chord...