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…
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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…
Big Z puts into simple terms the ways in which you can use this simple free plugin to make your mixes better! Remember – RouteNote Create subscriptions start from as little as $2.99. You also get 10 FREE…
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…
In this insightful short, Jerry from the Mix with Jerry channel, shares a great tip for more controlled vocal compression. While most of us will apply a single compressor to handle a vocal track, Jerry…
In this tutorial from Point Blank Music School, Module Leader Dave Stone demonstrates creative ways to use a stem splitter tool. He takes a sample from Lyn Collins’ “Think (About It)” and integrates it into…
Virtual Riot has been busy creating loads of great resources and tutorials for producers recently, and the latest offering is a mammoth one. Today on his YouTube Channel he shared a full 2 hours and…
In this latest post by Cableguys, the subject of glueing mixes and sub-mixes together is covered. So what does glueing in relation to production refer to? It’s the process of taking multiple sound sources and…
When it comes to music production before you even press a button or twiddle a knob there is a binary decision to make. Do you start with the Drums or Melodic content? In this post…
When creating music in Ableton Live, the built-in metronome is an essential tool that helps keep your rhythm on track. However, the default metronome sounds may get annoying or not match your personal preference. Fortunately,…
