Production

Mixing the low-end of your songs can prove to be especially challenging. I constantly receive mixes from clients in which their bass is sticking out of their mix like a sore thumb. In many situations, this is something that can be fixed relatively easily. Many of the best solutions are also the simplest.

Most people learn how to produce music on their own, locked away in the confines of their room. Since the majority of music can be produced on a laptop, you don’t necessarily need other people involved to create outstanding songs. For many reasons, this is extremely convenient, but what happens if you decide you’d like to collaborate with other music producers?

Producing music is a wonderful creative outlet, an excellent way to express yourself, and it’s fun! The two biggest concerns people have before diving into music production is that they’re afraid they can’t afford it and that their lack of music theory knowledge is going to hold them back.

While in pursuit of learning about music production, YouTube videos, podcasts, and articles are all great, but there’s something about a good book that is just irreplaceable. Long-form content, organized into the chapters of a book, allows an author to develop their ideas fully, and thoroughly explore the topics they’re writing about.

A question I get asked a lot is “What’s the difference between phasers and flangers?” Both of these devices introduce peaks/notches into an audio signal’s frequency spectrum, causing the effect they produce to sound somewhat similar. This article will explore the differences in the way these tools process audio, and how you can tell them apart by ear.

Many people regularly ask me, “Which computer should I buy for music production?” The “best” computer for music production is going to fall within your budget, and also provide you with enough processing power and storage to create music without significant limitations. This guide is going to help you get the most bang for your buck, and truly understand what’s worth spending your money on when purchasing a computer geared towards music production.