The 10 Best Ableton Controllers Available Today

Ableton Live is the most prevalent DAW for producers of hip-hop and electronic music.

It’s simple to see why. Live revolutionized the way artists write music with its innovative Session View.

However, at its core, Ableton was always meant to be played…Live. Even in the studio, the best way to utilize Live is to play it like an instrument.

The missing piece of the puzzle is the right MIDI controller to get the most out of Live’s functions for stage and studio.

However, there are more Ableton controllers out there than ever before. In this article, I will go through the top 10 hardware devices for controlling Ableton Stay.

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Best Video Editing Apps for YouTube

Last Updated on August 8th, 2019 at 11:27 am

Video Editing Apps

When you’re reading this post, chances are you already know you need to incorporate more video content into your marketing.

The following 7 solutions could help you make video magic — whether your video is meant for  YouTube or a similar channel where your audience is hungry for content. Click on one of the links under to jump to a selected kind of app, or keep reading to learn about all of them. Continue reading →

The 10 Best Synth Plugins For Every Production Style

Last Updated on August 8th, 2019 at 12:11 pm

Software synthesizers have come a long way since the first days of VST plugins.

Right now some of the strongest and greatest sounding synthesizers live in your DAW.

Freeware plugins could take you a long way, however, the top tone tools for music production are still commercial products that come with a price tag.

In terms of paid plugins, understanding where to put your money is difficult. Which is why LANDR now offers rent-to-own plugins—to bring you the tools you need at inexpensive costs.

With all of the options out there, it does not have to be scary or costly when you are capable of deciding the plugin that’s right for your music production needs. Right here’s the important list of the best synth plugins available.

Use this list to choose your plugins from the cream of the crop. Continue reading →

7 Tips for Running Engaging Instagram Giveaways

Last Updated on April 16th, 2020 at 10:57 am

Instagram Giveaways

With 80% of Instagram users following at least one business, it makes sense you wish to improve your own visibility and reach on the platform — however, with such immense competition, it could be a difficult task to accomplish.

Luckily, there are a few specific Instagram marketing strategies you could implement which have proven effective. For example, you may optimize your posting times to make sure maximum engagement, partner with an influencer to spread awareness or designate a content creator to craft more compelling content.

Moreover, to delight your current fans and attract new visitors to your page, you may consider hosting Instagram giveaways.

Simply put, Instagram giveaways permit you to offer something free of charge in exchange for an Instagram like comment, or other pre-determined requirements.

Right here, we have created a complete guide on how to run your own giveaway, to make sure you are capable of delight and engage both new and existing followers on Instagram. Continue reading →

How to Write a Social Media Policy for Your Company

Last Updated on August 7th, 2019 at 10:09 am

social media policy

A social media policy is an important tool for any organization that uses social media.

Actually, it’s a vital tool even if your organization does not use social media. Because your employees nearly certainly do: 72% of Americans utilize at least one social media platform. Yet 63% of Americans say their employer has no social media policy.

A social media policy is not only a set of rules. It guides, advises and inspires in best and worst-case scenarios.

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How to Make Money on Instagram: 3 Foolproof Strategies (2/2)

Last Updated on April 16th, 2020 at 11:10 am

to make money on Instagram

Continue with two other strategies to make money on Instagram.

Strategy 2: Become an affiliate marketer

Not like sponsored content, this technique is less about spreading awareness and more about making sales. It’s because you only make money when your followers truly purchase the product. On the plus side, as an affiliate marketer, you do not need to worry about producing that product or fulfilling orders. Continue reading →

How to Make Money on Instagram: 3 Foolproof Strategies (1/2)

Last Updated on April 16th, 2020 at 11:10 am

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Everybody desires to know the best way to make money on Instagram. We are all on it all day anyways—normally spending money instead of earning it.

In the past few years, Instagram’s endless feed of gorgeous pictures has evolved into something between a glossy magazine, your greatest friend’s taste, and a boutique store.

With more than a billion monthly users, 71% of whom are under 35, Instagram is the platform of aspiration, inspiration—and now, in-app checkout.

Read on for our greatest advice on all three tracks to make money on Instagram. Continue reading →

25 of the Best Facebook Page Apps to Give Your Business a Boost (1/2)

Last Updated on August 2nd, 2019 at 9:47 am

the Best Facebook Page Apps

The best Facebook page apps could support your brand to stand out in an increasingly crowded arena. There are over 80 million small- and medium-sized business pages on this platform, a figure that’s increased 23 % year-over-year.

As the adage goes, there is an app for just about everything these days, and that is true in terms of Facebook pages apps, too. There are apps that could help Fb page managers do everything from work more effectively, to create more engaging content and sell more products and services.

We have assembled the best of them here. Continue reading →