We got the CME Xkey MIDI Controller in the studio the other day, so here is a review on it. There were few reviews on the CME Xkey on the internet but I dug in deeper. How playable is the Xkey? Would you and can you really use the Xkey for some serious music making? […]
When was the last time you sang in a karaoke session? If you’re an avid karaoke goer, you’ll understand that singing karaoke is in fact pretty exciting as you self express when you sing, regardless of whether you’re singing in acapella or in karaoke. There are still many people who becomes pretty shy when they […]
All songwriters at some point in their careers experience the songwriter’s block. It does not matter whether or not the songwriter in question is a successful idol or just an energetic individual starting out his or her career; it reaches a point where the ideas just stop flowing. Luckily, this is not a permanent state […]
Choosing reliable studio monitor speakers for your studio need not be expensive. We’re not asking you to fork out $10,000 for your first studio monitors. Selecting the correct pair of studio monitor speaker is important though. The studio monitors are probably the most important piece of gear in your studio. No matter how good your […]
What advice would an experienced music producer give to aspiring music producers? We were curious to find out so we sent out requests to music producers who run their own studios and do serious work. We’re talking about real people who produce music for a living. We didn’t interview wannabe producers so rest assured, the […]
Music piracy has been going on for as long as you know it. What’s worse is people using music which they didn’t pay license for and yet monetizing with it on platforms like YouTube. If you’re a music producer who have been in the industry long enough, you’ll know that royalties (aside public performances) is […]
Microphones MIDI Controllers Headphones Acoustic Treatment Studio Mixer Your Music & Business Skills This is a continued post. If you missed out the last post, click here: 10 Things You need For A Kickass Home Studio Pt.1 Lets’ continue to build your awesome home recording studio shall we? 5. Microphones A recording studio that doesn’t […]
So you want to produce music from home and make great music. Good! Despite what many ‘industry pros’ will tell you, it is possible to create world class music from home studios. In fact, having your own home recording studio allows for more creative time, compared to recording in a commercial studio where you’ll be […]
Have you ever tried to collaborate with another artist to boost your profile? Did that go well as you planned? When most artists think of collaborations they don’t instinctively think of sharing their fresh ideas or their know-how with others because they feel in direct competition with them. I think you know what I mean. The fact […]