Posts with tag home-music-production

Tutorial | Mar 30, 2014 by Paul Wickliffe

We often think that more than two speakers or monitors are required in order to create a 3-dimensional music mix. In fact, you can do so with a humble two-speaker system. Paul Wickliffe explains how.

News | Feb 25, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Peter Amato (LeAnn Rimes, Ricky Martin, Michael Bolton) claims: 'If you can't come up with something with Temptress, you just need to quit!' Words which make us even more curious about this plug-in.

Editorial | Feb 13, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Chances are if you're reading this you make music in some form or another. Have you ever asked yourself the underlying motivation behind this for you? Are you in it for the fame? Fortune? Or, the fun?

Editorial | Feb 08, 2014 by Gary Hiebner

Simple ideas can be the most powerful. In this article Gary Hiebner suggests some obvious yet effective ways to diversify your compositions & music productions by implementing other genres & styles.

Tip | Dec 24, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Some of us don't find Christmas to be the most enjoyable time... if you'd prefer to hibernate through the next couple of days we can help! G. W. Childs shows how sound can put you to sleep.

Editorial | Nov 16, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Producing memorable music is more than writing great lyrics and music, making pristine recordings and mixing the track with precision. Performance, emotion and feeling are crucial for vocals too.

Tutorial | Nov 09, 2013 by Lynda Arnold

What is a musician's most important body part? Voice? Fingers? Arms? Feet?? Nope! Your ears! And, these vital tools need protecting even more than our precious studio gear. Lynda Arnold explains.

News | Nov 05, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers have launched a truly beautiful new interactive website, ASCAP100.com which explores 100 years of music history in 100 days.

Editorial | Oct 26, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Setting goals for your musical journey are every bit as important as setting goals in everyday life. G. W. Childs examines the finer points involved in establishing goals, milestones and more.

Editorial | Oct 20, 2013 by Lynda Arnold

Lynda Arnold is backwith another insightful article in her series on sound as a healing tool. Here she explains five simple ways you can use your own voice as an instrument to promote better health.

Editorial | Sep 01, 2013 by Gary Hiebner

Writer's block affects musicians and producers too. If you feel you're going round in circles it make be time to take a different approach and challenge yourself. Gary Hiebner shares 3 tips to help.

Interview | Jun 23, 2013 by Lynda Arnold

How does sound affect us? Can sound be used as a healing tool? Lynda Arnold sits down with sound healing pioneer, Jonathan Goldman, to discuss this and more (including his new Chakra Tuner iPad app).

Editorial | Jun 15, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

What came first, the music or the mood? G. W. Childs shares muses over the effect music has on our emotional states and questions whether the music we listen to it is responsible, or not.

Tip | Apr 14, 2013 by Rich Tozzoli

Whether you're a producer or a mixer, or a musical collaborator, getting organized in your DAW can save you hours of time and free up some creative headspace. Rich Tozzoli shares his 5 trusted tips.

Editorial | Apr 13, 2013 by Jay Asher

Is it desirable, to make your sample-based instruments sound as close to the "real-thing" as possible? Jay Asher suggests an alternative approach when creating orchestral pieces in your DAW.