You may have heard of royalty free music – a music asset used by creators or people who need music in their media; movies, games, animations, YouTube channels and more. The reason for this post is to put light on some terminologies you must know about royalty free music and what it means for you if […]
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a phenomenon that is quite difficult to explain. Basically, this is a kind of sensation similar to a sexual one. It occurs when people are listening to ASMR music. However, not all genres of music can trigger this process and not all people are prone to having this pleasure […]
Choosing a great MIDI controller for music production shouldn’t be hard. A MIDI controller has become an important component of the studio to the point where most of our playing and sounds are being activated by a single press of a note. Of course, there are music producers who can compose and produce music without […]
If you are a drummer, then you have likely encountered the problem of miking your kit at some point. This is often an issue in the studio, where you need to mic yourself in order to be recorded. However, some time down the line, you’ll probably find a need to mic your drums for live […]
As we draw closer towards mid-year 2018, there seem to be more audio interfaces than ever in the market – which should you choose? It shouldn’t be tough to choose one, but some thoughts need to be placed when you’re shopping for one, as it’ll be your studio’s centerpiece in your run of producing music. […]
It’s 2018 and there are literally hundreds & thousands *maybe*, of VST synth plugins in the market. Some are free, some are expensive and some cost very little. Not every VST synth is made equal. On some synths, you may find big and usable sounds, right on the get-go. And on some other synths, you […]
[Updated: 14 April 2018] – We’ve curated the best laptops for music production this year. Go forth and make music! Choosing a good laptop for music production shouldn’t be too hard but it is a critical decision to make. What you want is a laptop powerful enough for recording and music production. On top of […]
So you’ve decided to take music production as a hobby (or a serious venture) and build a home recording studio. Everyone starts building something with a budget in mind – including a home recording studio. What equipments should I spend more money on? Which stuff can I get cheap on? Back then, I started out […]
Being a session musician is hard work. It isn’t just about musically performing at your best during recording sessions. If you’re new to being a sessionist, you’ll eventually find that being a successful sessionist involves lots of other skills too. Think about accounting, churning out estimates & invoices. Managing and following up clients. Keeping track […]