Heads up folks! I wanted to put together a list of some of the best limited-time free VST plugin giveaways this month. You can also find epic VST plugin sales on this page, updated every month (so be sure to join the mailing list for monthly free plugin giveaway updates).
I will...
One of my absolute favorite instruments for adding the final touches to my productions is strings. However, getting strings to fit well in a mix, let alone with each other, can be a bit of a challenge.
And, of course, the way in which we EQ strings can change drastically from one mix...
In this article, you'll learn 12 different techniques to turn a loop into a song. You can combine these to turn any 8-bar beat into an interesting, evolving masterpiece! You can choose to use just a few these of these tips, or all of them if you want.
It's up to you, which is the beauty...
As one of the most dynamic instruments around, the human voice requires compression in most modern mixes to stand out without jumping out of the speakers. Without compression, the human voice presents many unique mixing challenges.
Luckily, there are hundreds of great vocal...
Compression is often the bane of many new producers and mix engineers, especially when it comes to getting professional, upfront vocals.
The beauty of compression is that it can give your vocals a modern, radio-ready sound. I can’t think of a modern recording that doesn’t...
If you’re looking for the best Waves plugins to take your vocal mixes to the next level, then you’ve come to the right place.
There are so many Waves plugins to choose from that settling on a few can be an overwhelming process. However, there are many that we believe are...
Free VST synth plugins are a great way to get started with music production. They offer a lot of features and can be used to create high-quality sounds. Plus, they're usually easy to install, especially if you're new to the process. If you're just starting out, these free synthesizer...
Reverb is an effect that recreates the sound of a room, hall, or other space. And Altiverb’s reverb plugin is considered to be the best reverb plugin around. Unfortunately, it is also wicked expensive.
So in this article, I’ll offer 8 Altiverb alternatives for you that are all...
In this article, you'll learn all about how to monetize your music when it's played on Facebook. We'll look at a real earnings report of mine so you can find out just how much Facebook pays musicians per stream.
Note: some of the links below may be affiliate links, meaning that I receive a...
While the acoustic guitar is one of the most fundamental instruments around, it can also be one of the most difficult instruments to mix. Of course, even before attempting to mix an acoustic guitar, you have to make sure the recording is right, as it’s difficult to make a poorly...
Your bass should act as a strong, solid foundation for the rest of your mix. If it doesn’t provide a solid foundation, then your mix will sound weak and thin.
One way to get a strong foundation for yo bass is learning how to compress it properly. In most modern mixes, the bass...
Back in the day, the only way to get your music to that pro-level was to have loads of expensive outboard gear and a high-end recording studio. Nowadays, with companies making software plugins to emulate the best hardware in the world, as well as software that takes music into the...
