Have you ever heard a song that sparks inspiration to you and get ideas and thoughts on how you would have produced it, changed it and made it better? Remixing Music is all about that, taking that song you like and giving it your own twist.  And so with this guide, we are going to teach you and give you some tips on how to create your own remix!   Table of Contents Know Your Tools Familiarize yourself with your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Each has its unique flair, be it Ableton, FL Studio, or Logic Pro. The better you know your tools, the easier it’ll be to br ..read more

Wavetables are an essential tool when sound designing and creating your own sounds. It is the brains and the fundamental of sound design when using modern synths like Vital, Serum, Pigments, Phase Plant and more.  So having a custom wavetables unique to you will help you elevate your sound design and be able to create sounds distinctive to you.  Now you might be asking yourself, how can you create your own custom wavetables?  Well let’s start by saying that it is not by dragging a sample into serum and calling it a day, today we are using MATH in a fun way to create some u ..read more

Getting a track signed to a record label can be a big deal. From distributing and marketing your music to exposing you to new fans and opportunities, there’s a lot that they can do for your project! But how do you get a track signed to a record label? Or even be sure they’ve heard the music you sent them? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re in the right place. We recently got the chance to sit down with the team at High Caliber Records and ask them a few questions about releasing tracks on record labels. The tips and insights they shared are incredibly valuable and will he ..read more

Getting your music featured on an EDM blog can put your music in front of thousands of new fans that are hungry for new music. It also legitimizes your project and can help propel you to new heights as an artist. However, pitching EDM blogs is more art than science…and a dark art at that. When you first start pitching blogs it can be overwhelming, confusing, and disheartening. Especially when you get multiple rejections, or worse – totally ignored. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Once you understand the basics of pitching blogs, you’ll start seeing better results and your profile as an a ..read more

Mastering EDM for streaming services like Spotify, SoundCloud, or Apple Music can be confusing due to the mass amount of contradictory information online. If you’ve ever googled “Should I master my music to -14 LUFS” or asked a similar question online, then you’ve probably seen answers from both sides. That’s why we asked our friend Aaron Roman, a veteran mastering engineer and owner of APR Studio, to clear up some of the finer points of mastering music for these streaming services – Spotify in particular. Enter Aaron… Table of Contents Meet Veteran Mastering Engineer Aaron Roman Hi, my ..read more

If you’re looking for the best free sample pack websites, you’re in the right place.  We’ve compiled a shortlist of the top three websites where you can find thousands of free sample packs, preset packs, MIDI packs, and more. All of these websites are unique in the way that they only post about free sample, preset, and MIDI packs.  So, in essence, they act as hubs where people can search for and find free packs without having to sift through pages of misleading google search results. There are hundreds of free packs on each website, so there are literally tons of samples for you t ..read more

Today, we’re going to talk about the best free synthesizer VST’s on the market today. These 5 options prove that you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a great soft synth. In fact, you don’t have to spend a penny! If you’re going to build a top-notch home studio, then you’re going to need the best synths available. The problem is, when you spend money on a computer, your DAW, some great monitors, microphones, and studio plugins, there isn’t exactly a lot of money leftover to buy synthesizers, even if they are soft synths. Studio equipment isn’t cheap, so it helps to be able to ..read more

  When you buy something using the links on our posts, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Learn More. In this guide, we will cover the best external hard drive for music production, whether or not you should use an SSD or HDD for music production, and more. When you’re a music producer, external hard drives are a necessity. They allow you to safely store your entire production library and keep it with you on the go. But external hard drives come in all shapes and sizes, so which one is best for your needs? To help you choose, we put together this easy-to-read ..read more

  Vital is a free spectral warping wavetable synth created by Matt Tytel that has quickly established itself as a serious rival to Serum. Featuring both free and pro versions, this VST provides producers and sound designers all the tools needed to make powerful, modern sounds right inside of the synth. What’s notable about Vital is the free version and the pro version are exactly the same. The only difference is some extra bonus content that we cover below. This means music producers can download and use the full VST without having to spend a dime on Vital. However, don’t let the fact t ..read more

Learn how to overcome beat block – also known as writer’s block or producer’s block – and finish more music in this ultimate guide! Every musician has experienced it before – getting stuck. You sit down at your DAW excited to work, but you just have no inspiration to make music. Or, maybe you already have something you like, but you just don’t know where to go next. However it happens, beat block (also known as writer’s block or producer’s block) is a serious roadblock for many music producers. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to cure beat block and prevent it from happening aga ..read more