Have you ever wondered what that strange robotic sound is on classic tracks such as, “Let’s Groove Tonight” by Earth Wind & Fire, “Intergalactic” by Beastie Boys or “Mr. Roboto” by Styx? That is the iconic sound of a vocoder. Vocoders have been...
In this article you'll learn all about the secret sauce for fat, powerful mixes: parallel processing. You'll see exactly how easy it is to use parallel compression in Reason, along with other parallel processing techniques.
To make the most out of this, I'd highly recommend you watch...
Do you struggle to get your vocals to sound like professional recordings? Well I think I've found a silver bullet to quickly make your vocal mixes sound amazing. In this Izotope Nectar 3 review, I'll show you how this handy all-in-one plugin can enable your vocal production workflow.
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When it comes to music licensing - or anything, really - having a strategy is what separates the winners from the losers. If you really hope to earn money licensing your music, then you'll need more than just good music.
You'll need a strategy. Which is what you'll get in this article...
Covid-19 has affected music licensing, like just about everything else this year. While it's not all doom and gloom, I have definitely experience a noticeable slow down in my music licensing earnings. Watch the video to see how bad it's gotten.
How cool is it that the Reason Rack plugin allows you to run Reason 11's instruments and effects inside of any DAW, from Ableton to Logic. But if you're new to Reason, you may be overwhelmed by all of the cables, synths, and options it provides.
I've got you covered! I've used Reason...
Universal Audio recently released a long-awaited new audio interface - the Apollo Solo. This review of the UAD Apollo Solo is going to cover everything from features to sound demos of the plugins. But if you don’t have time to read the full UAD Apollo Solo review, my conclusion is...
If you're in the market for some serious low end bass grooves, you've probably been looking for the best bass synth. But picking the best bass synth is a tough question to answer because the market is ever-changing and the answer is very subjective.
And if you're looking for a more...
Let me explain why I've barely uploaded any new stock music in 2020. Mostly it's because of COVID, moving, and other music projects. They have taken up a lot of bandwidth.
But also, as a result of the thrust of this year, my heart just hasn't been in it.
Despite barely doing any new work,...
Friktion, the new String modeling synth from Reason Studios just blew me away. The rich string sounds are expressive yet modern, and the variety of tones you can get from Friktion is inspiring! I was able to quickly start creating my own patches, and got carried away making a dope hip hop...
Reason Studios' recently released Friktion, a high-powered physical modeling synth designed to recreate strings with realistic, expressive sounds and infinitely tweakable character. But how does Friktion Stand up to a goliath of the string world - Spitfire Audio's Studio Strings?
Before we...
As someone who's played bass for nearly 30 years, I take my bass sounds seriously. But if you can't find a real bass player to hold things down, you'd be amazed at the incredible results you can get from the best bass VST plugins.
So here are the 11 best basses acoustic and...
