We are all looking to streamline our beatmaking process and speed up the crafting of tracks. Let’s face it, time is money and the more beats you can have listed on your beat store the…
Category: Music Creation Tools
What is Neutron 5? Neutron 5 is the latest version of the iZotopes’ all-in-one audio mixing suite designed to give producers and engineers total control over their mix, Neutron aims to solve key mixing challenges…
The new Snapback plugin by Cableguys, made in collaboration with music pioneer BT, is an absolute game-changer for your drum layering process. Get the pros’ ‘snapback’ drum trick in a plugin without having to to…
Trap music often leans into dark, haunting melodies that add atmosphere and intensity to its sound. These distopian tones complement and enhance the genre’s slow, heavy beats, providing the ideal bed for the often tense,…
Are you looking to add warm, nostalgic vibe to your tracks? If so, lo-fi plugins are going to be the perfect way to capture the crackles, warbles, and gritty textures reminiscent of old vinyl records…
In Hip-Hop and Trap music, drums are often the driving force setting the energy of the track. Getting them to sit perfectly in the mix is essential for an impactful sound. An effective way to…
Automation gives you the ability to control parameters over time to add dimension, depth and movement to a track or mix. It’s an important tool that can turn a static mix into something engaging, rather…
Along with 808 sub-bass b-lines, nothing quite defines Trap music like the iconic machine gun like hi-hat rolls. Usually quantized to 32nd or 64th notes they are used to accent the drums, creating a rhythmic…
MIDI controllers bridge the gap between your musical ideas and your digital audio workstation (DAW), allowing you to control virtual instruments, adjust effects, and record in real-time. MIDI controllers provide a tactile, responsive, instrument-like experience that…
A commonly heard effect in music production is the melody reverse technique. It can often be heard subtly on long piano chords. The trick involves layering a reversed version of a melody over the original…
