The wonderful world of MIDI has greatly enhanced music production. MIDI dates all the way back to the 1980s, to the heydays of original digital and electronic music! Nowadays, it helps us connect a huge variety of devices like keyboards and even DJ controllers to computers and laptops. Do you remember that 80s, 90s or ... Read more
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If you’re reading this as a musician, artist or producer that has produced music ready to roll out to the world then first and foremost, congratulations! You’ve already completed most of the hard work – moving towards actually selling your music is probably simpler than you think. It’s only up from here! This guide will ... Read more
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Vocals are an incredibly important component of most music. Incidentally, they’re also one of the hardest elements to get right, not just in terms of performance but in recording, mixing and mastering. A key but frequently overlooked component of recording quality vocals anywhere – in pro or home studios – is the humble pop filter! ... Read more
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Studio monitors are the go-to for all production and mixing purposes but let’s face it, they’re just not always convenient. There is just one alternative route: headphones. There will be people out there who ridicule the use of headphones mixing but they’d be pretty much categorically wrong to suggest that they cannot be used at ... Read more
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Audio effects provide a world of color to your music productions. They fill in the gaps between raw samples and recorded tracks, transform melodies and chord progressions and accentuate details whilst providing depth and drama to each component of the mix. Without audio effects, a track would need many, many instruments to gain any considerable ... Read more
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MIDI was invented way back in the 1980s, it’s become extremely useful for producers of all music ranging from electronic music to rock, metal and even classical! MIDI doesn’t actually refer to audio in itself, it’s actually a file or protocol which sends instructions to MIDI devices. Most of us are familiar with MIDI as ... Read more
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So, you’ve finally got everything you need to build your very own recording studio? Congrats! Just one thing left then, setting it all up! Set up isn’t about rushing to set everything up before switching it on and hoping for the best. That might be tempting but taking your time on setting everything up properly ... Read more
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Our ability to record sound is pretty phenomenal! We take it for granted that we can tune in to the radio, listen to recorded music and hear recorded sound through phones, PCs, TVs and a whole host of other devices. To streamline the process of recording sound for use across these devices, the recording studio ... Read more
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A lot goes into creating a home studio. You’ve got to select your production platform, place your monitors and treat your room and only then can you think about connecting everything together and firing it all up! But just before then, you’ll be reaching for the final link in your home studio chain…cables. Ok, so ... Read more
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So you’ve decided you want to produce music. Awesome choice! There’s never been a better time to start; a few years ago, production was only for those who could afford super-expensive gear but now it’s accessible to anyone with a computer and some software. When you’re starting out, you might have a few questions about ... Read more
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