Month: February 2016

Melodic Mayhem Tips In Massive Using Tuned Sequences – With Soundfreqs

SoundFreqs show some ways to add melodic mayhem to your Massive synth patches, using the step sequencer and adding tuned ‘notes’ which can be changed in value via corresponding macro controls….


Quantizing in Logic Pro X: How to Get Better Results Using Q-Range

Ever wonder what the mysterious Q-Range settings actually do and how they work when quantising parts in Logic Pro X? Prepare to be educated! Darren Burgos unveils this lesser-known feature here.  …


Finding Your Unique Sound w/ Daniel Salvaggio

Finding a unique sound is a noble goal not easily achieved. It takes a lot of effort, and perseverance but the end absolutely justifies the means. In this article, we’ll explore several methods and positive habits to help you find your unique sound….


8 Mistakes To Avoid When Producing

So you’re ready to record, mix and master that song/album/soundtrack? Joe Albano is here to ensure you don’t succumb to any common pitfalls during the process. These tips should help……


8 Essential Tips for New Music Producers

If you’re an aspiring producer who’d like to start making records, then it’s time to get going! The world of music production is big; there’s more genres and equipment available now then ever before. Though getting started with production may seem overwhelming at first, if you begin to focus your energy on a daily basis…


Reverb Tips – 10 Things To Bear In Mind When Using Reverb

Looking to add some sheen to your track? Here are some nice reverb tips to keep your productions sounding lush:…


5 Common Mixing Mistakes To Avoid – Mastering Tips

As a mastering engineer I hear a lot of mixes. Some are great and some really aren’t so great. While it’s now true that anyone can create a good mix with almost any gear it’s still easy to mess up a mix and betray the fact that you didn’t spend thousands at a top studio….


8 Tips For Using Panning Effectively In Your Mix

We all love to play around with panning when mixing, but when it comes to when and where to use it, there are some generally accepted ideas that will help you make best use of it.  Here are our top 8 Panning tips for you….


10 Logic Pro X Tips For Better Workflow With Producer Colin C

Years of teaching Logic has taught me one thing, everyone develops their own ways to best use the software. It’s the thing I most love about it, as with any complex tool, a person’s unique creative vision can be captured with it. Saying this, I offer up to you all some of my favorite Logic…


Three Contracts Every Music Producer Should Know…

This is the fourth installment of an 11-part series on music industry agreements by attorney and legal author Steve Gordon, author of The Future of the Music Business (Hal Leonard 4th Ed 2015).  Steve’s earlier installments covered contracts for synchronization licensing, management contracts, and production contracts (from hell).  And for extra credit, you may want to check out…