When it’s time to mix your music, there are a few important things every good producer should understand. You might have heard about many mixing terms like compression, EQ, saturation, reverb, delay, and more. But what exactly do they mean? And how can you use audio mixing techniques for your own audio? Keep reading to learn more.

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Ableton Live Lite is a great and inexpensive option for beginners to begin making music. It includes all the basic tools necessary to learn how DAWs function and their capabilities. Its affordable price does mean it has some restrictions, but there are methods to either navigate these or turn them to your creative benefit. So, let’s discover what distinguishes Live Lite from the complete editions and, more crucially, how you can extract as much value as possible from it.

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Unlock the Art to Master Album Using Mastering Plugins

Last Updated on November 30th, 2023 at 9:44 am

If you’re gearing up to release a set of songs and wondering about the optimal approach to mastering an album, various options await your consideration. The traditional method involves hiring a skilled engineer to manually master each song, delivering impressive results but often incurring significant upfront costs. Alternatively, you can explore AI-powered online mastering for an instant, polished product. For those seeking a middle ground, especially if you prefer staying within your DAW, options become more limited. You could opt for assembling a selection of high-end plugins and manually embark on the mastering process. Another approach is acquiring a plugin suite equipped with presets tailored to your music genre. This article delves into the latest and most effective approach to master an album using mastering plugins within your DAW.

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Smartphones are capable of amazing things, and with music-making apps, they can quickly become powerful music production tools. These apps can turn a built-in microphone into a makeshift tape machine, or a touch screen into a software instrument. All while benefiting from interconnectivity for collaboration and more. It’s no surprise that today’s producers regularly turn to music production apps. In fact, there are artists who wrote hit songs on their phones. In this article, we’re going to explore the best of the best. Whether you need help with productivity, learning, collaboration, or basic utilities, we have got you. Here are the ten best music production apps for iOS and Android.

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It is obvious that when producing any type of sample-based music, having access to thousands of royalty-free recordings of synths, drumming, sound effects, vocals, and whatever else you need is crucial. However, not every sample library is made equally. The fact is, the type of library that best matches your needs depends on what kind of producer you are. Then, we’ll look at a few different types of sample libraries in this article and explain how to use them.

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An essential component of any DAW recording session is click tracks. In fact, one of the first things you’ll do when you start a new song is use a click track to set the project’s tempo. How well do you actually understand your click tracks, though? In this essay, I’ll go over the fundamentals of click tracks, discuss why you should always have one, and offer advice on making the most of your metronome. Let’s get going!

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Music producers enjoy working in motivating environments. For this reason, it’s crucial to make an effort to decorate your home studio with cool furniture, lighting, and artwork. If you use Serum, you can quickly alter the synth’s appearance with a custom skin that fits your preferences, aesthetic, and workflow. In this article, you’ll find out how to customize your DAW look with Serum custom skins, and we’ll also reveal some good sources for getting free ones.

We’ll also quickly go over what you’ll need to create your own Serum skins.

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