Spotify Playlist Curators: Top 5 Websites to Reach a New Audience
Are you looking to promote your music through Spotify playlist curators? Then you’ve come to the right place. In the world of music promotion, Spotify plays an absolute essential role. And at the center of that world are playlist curators. These actors can get your song in front of thousands, if not million of people. […]
Vital Synth Guide: 9 Tips to Get the Most out of It 🔥
Some have called Vital synth the successor to Xfer Serum. Released in November 2020, it is one of the most intuitive synth plugins on the market. And it’s free. You read that right. So what makes Vital so special? In this guide, we will go through everything you need to know to create the most […]
Arpeggiator: Secret Tricks to Create Stunning Arps 🎼
Arpeggiators are one of the best tools to create beautiful melodies. Because let’s face it: writing melodies is hard. At its core, arpeggios are simply notes from a chord played consecutively. Sounds pretty simple right? However, modern DAWs and MIDI keyboards bring them a step further. All you need is a chord progression to create […]
Top 10 Transient Shaper: Bring Your Drums to The Next Level 💯
A transient shaper is often overlooked by beginner producers. And it’s understandable. Its effects are subtle, and it probably shouldn’t be the first thing you learn 😅 However, once you learn about it, you’ll end up using it all the time 🔥 Transient shaping is the art of making your transients more or less apparent. […]
Formant Shifting: Why You Should Use It On Every Vocal Sample
Formant shifting is an extremely powerful tool. At the turn of a knob, it can turn dull vocal samples into something exciting. If you’ve never experimented with formant shifting, then this is the guide for you. Together, we are going to look at: Let’s get started! 👇 What is Formant Shifting? 🤔 Before diving deeper […]
Soothe2 – How To Instantly Clean Up A Muddy Mix ⌛
If you’re struggling with muddy mixes, Soothe2 might be your savior. In a nutshell, Soothe2 identifies problematic resonances and applies gain reduction automatically. Need to give your vocals more clarity? Too much muddiness in your bass? This is what Soothe2 was made for! Although it might sound complex, the process is surprisingly straightforward. In this […]
Convolution Reverb: The Hidden Secret to Realistic Spaces
Convolution reverb is a topic I rarely see discussed on YouTube and blogs. Maybe you’ve never heard the term before. Or you’ve seen it in passing, but are not quite sure what it is? For me, convolution reverb is to key to ultra-realistic reverbs. In a nutshell, convolution reverbs apply the characteristics of reals spaces […]
Need a Sample Manager? 3 Killer Options to Browse Samples in Seconds 🚀
So, you’re looking for the best sample manager out there? If you’re anything like me, you spend way too much time downloading and buying sample packs. And when it comes time to find the perfect kick or snare, you get lost in a sea of folders. You return to the same folders again and again, […]
How to Master a Song in 2024 – An Easy Guide to Follow
So, you’re looking to master a song yourself in 2024? Well, you’ve come to the right place. However, this will not be your typical guide on how to master a song. Most guides and YouTube tutorials give you a list of plugins to use. But they don’t give you context. And they don’t tell you […]
FM Synthesis: The Beginner’s Guide to Crazy Sounds (2024)
FM synthesis might sound like a scary topic to you. Or you might think that it’s only good for those Brostep bass growls. However, FM synthesis is an essential building block of sound design. And although it might seem overwhelming initially, it doesn’t have to be that way. This is why we’ve made this guide […]
Arturia Pigments Synth: Here’s Everything You Need to Know (2024)
The Arturia Pigments synth is a monster in the world of sound design. To be frank, it has features that I have never seen in any other synth. However, it flies a bit under the radar compared to other options like Serum or Phase Plant. This might be due to the fact that Arturia is […]
How to Make Jungle Music in 2024: The Complete Producer’s Guide
So, you want to know how to make Jungle music? But you’re not sure where to start? I feel you. Jungle music can be an intimidating genre to approach, with its crazy drum work and super fast tempo. However, when you break it down, Jungle music is actually more straightforward than you might think. And […]
How to Make IDM Beats (Four Tet, Bicep) – The Producer’s Guide
So, you wanna learn how to make IDM beats? But you’re probably not sure where to start. I don’t blame you. IDM is a very tricky genre to nail down. This is because IDM lacks much of the codes other genres have. There is no specific BPM you need to use. You can use any […]
How to Make Hardstyle – The Ultimate Guide for Producers (2024)
So, wondering how to make Hardstyle? Especially that early 2010s Headhunterz classic sound? That’s what we’ll explore in this guide! Hardstyle is a genre that has gone in and out of fashion over time. However, it has always kept a diehard fan base. In recent years, it has even crossed into the mainstream, infiltrating genres […]
Vocal Samples: The Complete List of FREE Packs (2024)
Vocal samples… Finding the perfect one can be a chore 😪 But once you find it, it can change your entire track. Whether you’re writing trap, future bass, or house – quality vocal samples are essential for those anthemic tracks. And even if your track is not a vocal-led track, adding snippets of vocals will […]