In music, vocals are almost always the hardest thing to get right. The delivery, tone, emotion and rawness of a vocal part will make or...

Orchestral VSTs have never been more accessible to producers. Soaring strings, fluttering woodwinds, and deep brass will bring an epic...

Most new musicians want to know how to write a song so they can start making original music. Find a spark of inspiration Jot down your...

Music production is one of the most daunting skills to learn. There are many components that come into play: Music theory, software,...

When you’re new to songwriting, it might seem like there’s no way to know how to write lyrics for a song. Writing lyrics is the most...

Free plugins are one of the best things about being a producer in 2021. Quality music production tools have never been more accessible...

Reamping is a common term in home recording circles. It’s a technique that many producers use to get better guitar sound, or experiment...

Music thrives when creative minds meet. Collaboration is the force that powers today’s chart-topping music—and it’s only getting more...

Getting discovered by an A&R rep, signing a huge record deal and making it big is the dream for most artists. But what does it take to...

Mixing is one of the trickiest parts of finishing a song, but it’s also an exciting step in music production. So, it’s no surprise that...

The drum machine changed music. There’s no getting around it. Every DAW software these days comes with some sort of sampler or drum...

Granular synthesis is one of the most interesting ways to create new sonic textures. It’s an experimental synthesis type that relies on a...

When it comes to recording music, there are some basic techniques that have been around since the early days of analog tape. One of the...

Your audio interface is the key to your digital music production workflow. It’s the centerpiece of your home studio where you connect...

Listening to music podcasts is such a great way to get inspired, learn more about music production and even discover music history. We...

The LinnDrum is probably the most famous drum machine you’ve never heard of. Despite its use in so many classic pop, hip hop and indie...

Getting to the mastering stage is always a milestone. You’ve worked hard to harness your creativity, turn it into recorded work and now...

Music plays a lot of different roles in our lives. But at the end of the day music is about emotion. The best way to connect with your...

Making music with digital tools doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, you can do practically every important task in music production...

Basslines are at the heart of every infectious groove. They’re an essential piece of your mix’s foundation and one of the most satisfying...