Music Production
In this section of the blog you will find recording advice, tips and tricks from fellow artists and music producers.
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Written by Magesh Magesh
"No piece of equipment can improve a player's tone the way their hands can" - An Interview with Nili Brosh
The acclaimed guitarist discusses her signature Ibanez, life on the road with Dethklok and Danny Elfman, the gear she never plays without, and the...
Written by Eimear O Sullivan
No Friends? Here are some Free Synths
Featuring Surrealistic MG-1 Plus by Cherry Audio, Dawesome ZYKLØP by Tracktion and Dawesome, Medicine Bell by TDJaudio, Ample Percussion...
Written by Eimear O Sullivan
Haunted Dollhouses and Industrial Wastelands - 5 FREE Packs and Plugins to Make Your Music Weirder
Below are 5 free packs and plugins to make your music sound like: an old 1980s computer starting up, the sound design from an episode of The X-...
Written by Chris Roditis
IK Multimedia ReSing: The Secret Santa for Your Vocals
I loaded IK Multimedia's ReSing into a really old Ableton project of mine (a track called *Christmas Song* by my band, MOBVIBE), just to see...
Written by Diego Cardini
How to Record Better Drum Tracks at Home (Without a Pro Studio)
Recording drums at home can be frustrating, especially when you're working with a small space, a couple of mics, and neighbors who definitely don'...
Written by Chris Roditis
I Tried Mastering a Track in My Car with IK Multimedia T-RackS - Here's What Happened
I put T-RackS 6 MAX to the test by mastering my band’s new track entirely from my car - and the results surprised me. With just a laptop,...
Written by Magesh Magesh
How to Record, Mix and Master on BandLab (For Free!) - Part 2
In the second part of our guide, we cover recording multiple instruments, using MIDI keyboards, and understanding quantization to help bring...
Written by Magesh Magesh
8 Heavy Metal Songs With Cool Double Bass Drum Patterns - with Music Transcriptions
Double bass drumming isn’t just fast; it’s an art. These 8 transcribed patterns show how the greats push rhythm to the edge.
Written by Magesh Magesh
Struggling to Learn Guitar? These 4 Sites Will Change Everything
Feeling stuck with endless guitar tutorials and not making progress? We’ve rounded up four of the best online resources that will sharpen your...
Written by Sonia Panunzi
DIY Music Production Is Exploding - Here's the Gear You Actually Need
DIY music production has gone mainstream, empowering artists to create professional tracks from home. This guide breaks down the essential gear to...