When it comes to hardware, preference only plays a small part in the final purchasing decision. Usually, a person will get certain gear after they read a lot of reviews online or simply encounter somebody that has had experience with the said gear. Let’s discuss computer preference because it is a question that has been… Continue reading Why Do Music Producers Use Mac’s?
Month: June 2021
The Difference Between A Songwriter and A Producer
Music producers and songwriters work hand in hand to create the best possible records. They are key counterparts to the process of music production and it is vital to understand what differentiates them. So then you might ask, “What is the difference between a songwriter and a producer?” Songwriters are basically musicians that are able… Continue reading The Difference Between A Songwriter and A Producer
What Is The 2nd Largest Family In The Orchestra?
The string family is the largest family in the orchestra and the most common question I encounter with my music students is “What is the 2nd largest family in the orchestra?” The 2nd largest family in the orchestra is the Woodwind family which basically has instruments that require the player to blow wind into them… Continue reading What Is The 2nd Largest Family In The Orchestra?
Can A Music Producer Get Signed?
Music producers are the architects behind most radio hits. They provide the right techniques and tools to ensure that a song is recorded, mixed and mastered to perfection. Record deals are popularly known as artist deals that involve the collaboration of the record label and the artist to work together in order to generate income… Continue reading Can A Music Producer Get Signed?
How Do I Make My Kick Drum More Punchy?
Getting punchy kick drums is a good resolve for almost any mix. You need kick drums that can cut through a mix well enough to create a good impression. This is because kick drums are the basis of most modern music. Having a punchy kick will add depth, grit, body and excitement to your mix.… Continue reading How Do I Make My Kick Drum More Punchy?
How Do Artists Find Beats?
As a musical artist, beats are the canvas on which you paint your art, which is music. These compositions are what accompany the lyrics to the music and will complete the description of the overall song. You need to be able to use beats that can well align with your lyrics and deliver the message… Continue reading How Do Artists Find Beats?
Do Producers Use Stock Plugins?
Stock plugins are plugins that come pre-installed in your digital audio Workstation. They are part of the complete package that you purchase. Almost every DAW comes with it’s own stock plugins that are available to the user and basically give a glimpse of the overall functionality of the DAW. Some music producers do use stock… Continue reading Do Producers Use Stock Plugins?
Is Beat Making And Selling Over Saturated?
The music industry looks very different from what it looked like 30 years ago. The landscape has completely shifted and will continue to do so over the coming years. Beat makers and producers have been brought into the lime light and are no longer the unknown guys behind the music. With the rise in beat… Continue reading Is Beat Making And Selling Over Saturated?
How Do You Add Warmth To Vocals?
Vocals after mixing and mastering should be well blended with everything. They should have a good texture of warmth and clarity in order for them to be well received by the listener. There are lot of techniques that I use to achieve this, because most of the time I’m mixing and mastering vocals that are… Continue reading How Do You Add Warmth To Vocals?
How Do I Make My Music Not Sound The Same
As a musician one of your goals is to ensure that you make music that is versatile and doesn’t always sound the same. Music listeners are always listening to music and can easily tell when an artist starts to sound monotonous. This can negatively affect your sales, streams and reception. As a producer that works… Continue reading How Do I Make My Music Not Sound The Same