Category: Music Production
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7 Skills Music Producer Need That No One Talks About
Producing great music is more than just knowing how to work in a DAW. Suppose you want to be a successful music producer. In that case, there are several critical skills you need to develop that go beyond technical and musical knowledge. In fact, if you master these skills, you’ll often produce better music, keep…
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The 9 Pieces of Audio Gear You Need to Produce Great Studio Recordings from Home
Most songwriters want to start a home studio but don’t know where to begin. There are so many differing opinions and recommendations that it can be overwhelming when you’re trying to figure out what audio gear is right for you. To help take the guesswork out of building your own recording studio, we’ve put…
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9 Ways to Make Your Recorded Drum Tracks Sound Epic in a Mix
Recording great-sounding drums is only the first step of producing an epic drum track. The next challenge is making them fit in with the rest of your music. While mixing recorded drum tracks is one of the most enjoyable elements to mix in music, it’s also one of the most difficult. It’s easy to…
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Tips for Professional Sound Mixing and Mastering
Most musicians are not sure what actually makes a mix sound professional. It’s tough for those attempting to mix their own music to know whether they’re making the right decisions when mixing and find it nearly impossible to get that “polished” sound. If you’ve been struggling and looking for information on how the mixing…
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7 Mistakes That Will Make Your Songs Sound Amateur
It’s no secret that the music industry is saturated with aspiring artists and musicians. Standing out from the crowd with your recordings can be difficult, but there are a few key things you can do to make your music production and recordings sound more professional. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at…
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5 Things to Consider for a Successful Studio Recording Budget
A lot of musicians don’t know how to prepare a studio recording budget correctly. This is because of the many moving parts of the process that musicians are often unaware of. There’s more to a professional recording than just putting a microphone in front of something and hitting “record.” Suppose you’re wondering what parts…
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5 Reasons to Hire Professional Session Musicians for Your Next Recording
Recording your own music is a fun and rewarding experience, but it takes a long time to get results you’re happy with. This is why most songwriters find the choice to hire professional session musicians the best and fastest way to make your music sound incredible. Professional session musicians have years of experience recording…
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Why Reverb Is Often the Most Difficult Effect to Utilize
In the modern world of digital audio workstations and software-based recording, we have access to all sorts of plugins that provide the effects we need to make music come alive. Among those effects is reverb. Experienced producers know that reverb can make or break a song. But they also know that reverb is often…
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What’s the Difference Between a Music Producer and an Audio Engineer?
Music Producer or an Audio Engineer? What’s the difference? It’s no secret that the music industry is highly competitive. Artists are releasing great music every day, and it can be a challenge to stand out from the rest. Suppose your song doesn’t instantly connect with the listener. In that case, your music is likely…
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Recording Vocals: 5 Secrets Pro Engineers use to Make You Sound like a Rock Star!
Recording vocals isn’t an easy job, especially if you are a musician that is trying to record your music at home. Are you getting frustrated because you feel like the recordings aren’t turning out how you thought they would? It might feel like there is no hope that you could ever sound as good…
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