Music Production Tips & Tutorials - Blog

Mastering

Mastering for SoundCloud using iZotope’s Ozone 8

Understand what Soundcloud does to your music and why, and what you can do to make sure your tracks sound as perfect as possible given the limitations.

Tips & Tutorials

Circle2 and VPS Synthesis

Let's explore Circle2's VPS, a new type of synthesis that allows sound designers to control phaseshaping across two vectors: the horizontal and vertical.

Tips & Tutorials

A feature guide of FAW’s Circle2

Explore the ins and outs of Circle2, Future Audio Workshop's powerful synth with limitless possibilities for beginners and pros alike.

Mixing

3 tips to add punch to your drums

We take a look at three tips for getting more attack, body, and punch out of your drums by using compression, EQ techniques, and more.

Tips & Tutorials

3 ways to collaborate with a music producer

In this article, PALA gives us some tips and ways on how we can collaborate better with other music producers, writers, and band members.

Music Theory

Hits decoded: 3 elements that define the sonic identity of Stranger Things

In this entry of our Hits Decoded series, we explore how the theme of Stranger Things manages to evoke a myriad of emotions with just one simple arpeggio.

Tips & Tutorials

Six prints to complete a mix

So you’ve dialed in the perfect mix, now what? Here are six different mix bounces that are worth printing as you wrap up a mix.

Music Theory

How Undertale helps us write spooky game music

In this blog post, we’ll be looking at a piece from the indie sensation "Undertale" and the compositional techniques that elevate the fear factor of the game.