House music production skills are essential for any modern-day music creator. They’re not just needed because of the genre’s growing popularity, but because of all the opportunities, they present to explore new sub-genres within electronic music. Its commercial appeal is only going to increase and due to its huge following on streaming platforms like Spotify, …
One of the best things about Dubstep is its unpredictability and originality. There is an irregularity to Dubstep that is different to other types of Electronic Dance Music. No one could argue that Dubstep has pushed musical evolution over the last decade, throwing down its heavy growling basslines in an industry that can be saturated …
Learning how to resolve a chord progression can be one of the most potent tools in your songwriting arsenal. If done properly, it can make your songs feel cohesive, satisfying, and above all, interesting. But how do you do it? In this article, we’ll dive into the wonderful world of music theory. If you are …
The sampler was a game-changer in the development of modern music. It revolutionized the way people approach making music, paving the way to the yet unheard sonic landscapes and inspiring a whole new generation of record producers. In this article, I will explain how to use a sampler, along with all the things you need …
The necessity of learning music theory is a hot topic among the audio community. Some people swear by it, and those who think it’s not only redundant but that it can even stifle your creativity, so who is actually right? In this article, I’ll explore the benefits and potential drawbacks of music theory and shed …
Identifying chord progressions by ear is one of the most valuable skills a musician can develop regardless of the genre he’s involved in. It will enable you to interact with other musicians through improvisation, learn batches of songs quickly and be a great asset in the studio environment either as a performer or a producer. …
Most aspiring rappers think it takes years of practice and expensive lessons before you can even begin to think about rapping fast. And even then, most people never reach a point where they feel like their skills are good enough for them to want to perform in front of an audience. Of course, years of …
Getting that ”larger than life” sound from your vocals is essential to having your productions shine. After all, most people will judge the quality of your mix by how well you’ve produced the vocal track, so it needs to be upfront and huge. But how do you do it? Learning how to mix vocals professionally …
Let’s face it – most of us are guilty of having too many unfinished tracks sitting on our hard drive. We lay a solid foundation with an 8 bar loop that sounds amazing and happily close the project assuring ourselves that it’ll one day grow into an amazing song. But that day never comes. To …
With vocals being the central and the most memorable part of a song, it’s no wonder most producers want to sample it and use it in their remixes. Since we often do not have access to multitrack stems, we have to isolate vocals, which is not always easy manually. In this article, I’m going to …
Bass roll-off is one of the most frequently used functions in audio production. It is utilized both in live and studio environments alike. Learning how this function works and how to judge the amount of bass roll-off is an essential skill to have as an audio engineer. This article will show what bass roll-off is, …
As a new music producer or musician, the process of coming up with the perfect chords and chord progressions for a song can seem a little complex. It can be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out which chords will match a certain genre or which one’s fits an emotion perfectly. It’s even more intimidating …
Singing from the chest is a vocal register that’s often used in speech and song. It’s also known as “chest voice” or “middle voice.” You might be singing this way already without even realizing it! Learning how to sing from your chest voice will help you find more vocal power, range, and control with your …
Organizing your sample library can be a boring and meticulous task. Ultimately, we want to have fun making music and not spend hours organizing messy folders. But what if I told you that a clean and tidy sample library could make the process of creating music more enjoyable? I’m sure you have been in a …
Learning how to EQ a bass guitar is one of the most challenging tasks while mixing a track. Also, it is one of the first things people pay attention to when listening to a song for the first time, so you really want to make it right! I’ve been struggling with getting my bass to …