Now this one really struck a crudely sampled 8-bit piano chord with me! The first sampling device I ever owned is now available as a virtual instrument plugin. Enter the DB1 – a Free Casio…
Author: Simon Gilbert
The importance of a well-integrated vocal cannot be overstated in music production. The vocal is always going to be the main attraction, anchoring the song’s emotional core. Accomplishing a well-balanced mix where the vocals sit…
In the realm of production, mastering your music well represents a critical juncture that separates good tracks from exceptional ones. Mastering stands as the final frontier and a gateway to professional-grade sound. Picture this: You’ve…
Executing a music marketing campaign as an independent artist in today’s digital landscape is both exciting and challenging. Unlike established labels with ample resources, independent musicians often find themselves navigating the complex terrain of promotion…
When it comes to production, your drums (possibly more than any other element) will influence and shape the overall sound of your track. They represent the foundation that glues everything together. If your drum sounds…
First, it was the popularisation of Drum Machines in the early 80’s that had drummers quaking in their boots. But it’s the recent advancements in virtual sampled drum kits that should be giving drummers sleepless…
Delay (noun):An audio effect in music production that replicates and plays back an input signal after a predetermined time interval, resulting in a repetition or echo of the original sound. Delay is a fundamental element…
The humble synthesizer has come a long way since its inception. While early synths from the likes of Moog and EMS offered endless tweakability the sounds they created could not be saved or recalled. By…
Welcome to the wonderful world of MIDI, where silent digital signals can help make some serious noise! For over 40 years MIDI has very much been the backbone of electronic music creation. While most beginners…
In recent years the term Stem Separator has become somewhat of a buzzword in Music production. New Stem Separators seem to spring up every month offering more and more sophisticated features. For example, DJ software…
