Recording Drums on a Budget: Top Methods and Tricks
Calling all drummers! Here’s a comprehensive run-down of everything you need to record high-quality signal in your home studio on a budget.
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How to Execute a Great Looking Music Video on a Budget
Thinking of making a music video for your band but don’t have the cash for a Steve Buscemi cameo just yet? No problem, we’ve got you covered.
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The 5 Best Affordable Synthesizers for Producers on a Budget
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to add power to your rig, these 5 synths will bring value to your production without the cost.
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What Not to Buy: How to Stretch Your Home Studio Budget Wisely
Overwhelmed by all the price tags hanging over your dream home studio? you might need to reconsider your priorities. There are some great budget choices.
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The Best Vehicles to Tour in for Bands on a Budget
Money, such as it is, is hard to come by in the music business of the 21st century — so most bands have to jam econo just to break even (if that). Fortunately, there are lots of cost-efficient options for the modern touring band — especially those who are only able to make regional jaunts. So I thought…
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What Is Sound Design?
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to learn, whenever you need to learn it. Subscribe now to start learning on the ’Fly. For this post, I thought I’d bring it back to basics and explain exactly what it is that I do. A lot of friends, family, and first-time…
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Entrepreneurship in Music: Third Side Music
Entrepreneurship in Music Series: 007 THIRD SIDE MUSIC Founder, A&R, and VP Finance Jeff Waye Splitting his time between Los Angeles and Montréal, Jeff Waye started Third Side Music (TSM) after years of running the famed independent electronic music label, Ninja Tune. Third Side Music is now celebrating its tenth year and…
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Money Ain’t a Thang: 11 of the Most Expensive Albums Ever Produced
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to learn, whenever you need to learn it. Subscribe now to start learning on the ’Fly. Most of us record albums with budgetary constraints — that’s just our reality. Imagine waking up one day with unlimited resources at your fingertips. Here and now, there’s…
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The Beginner’s Guide to Setting Up a Home Studio: Recording Interfaces
Audio interfaces are pieces of hardware that can act as both sound inputs for recording into your computer, like a mixing desk in a studio and as your sound output when performing and processing digital sounds live. For the purposes of this article, we’re only going to be dealing with their recording function since anybody recording…
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LANDR vs. eMastered: Which Automated Mastering Service Is Best for You?
Automated mastering opens a lot of doors for artists on a budget, we’ve compared the two major services to see which is best.
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How to Step Up Your Podcasting Game
Looking to start your own podcast? Here’s a one-stop shop for gear recommendations, room setup tips, and pro advice from one of NYC’s great engineers!
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Why DIY? 6 Reasons to Bet on Yourself
Before you waste time, energy, and resources trying to please potential stakeholders, consider the power and freedom of DIYing it.
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4 Digital Music Distribution Outlets Compared
There’s a digital distribution platform for every song in your catalog, so how do you choose just one? Here’s four of our favorites, and why.
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Is It Still Worth It to Print and Sell Physical CDs?
Pundits have long claimed that CDs are dead, but sales and studies show otherwise. Could printing physical CDs still be worth it for you?
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5 Tips for Going Into the Recording Studio Prepared
Whether it’s your first time or fifth, the recording studio can be very intimidating and expensive. In order to not waste time and money, follow these tips.
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The Dos and Don’ts of Working for Free: The Musician’s Guide
Making money from your music gigs isn’t easy. Few creators are able to make a living solely off their music. In fact, incredible and talented musicians often have to work multiple jobs on top of playing gigs just to be able to afford gear and all the other expenses that come with creating. And even…
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How to Overcome the Obstacles of Launching Your Music Career
It can be challenging when you decide to launch your music career, so get a jumpstart with these tips and words of wisdom.
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4 Ways to Tell You’re Ready to Hire a Publicist
When you’re itching to get your music out there in front of bigger audiences, it can seem like there’s no better time than the present to hire a publicist and really invest in your band. Before you make the leap, be sure to review these four essential checklist items to know whether now is the…
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8 Great Music Video Techniques Anyone Can Borrow
These classic music videos feature thought-provoking concepts and communicate the message of their song perfectly, in ways that we can borrow ourselves.
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Digital VST Instruments
Today, it’s not enough to just plug a digital instrument in and start recording. Here are my tips for creating music you can stand behind.
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How to Determine Which DAW Is Right for You
If you’re looking to pick up a new DAW, or your very first, here are the big questions you should be asking. We can also help you choose!
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Why Big Record Labels Are (Sorta) Useless These Days
Do artists really NEED a record label in 2022? If you’ve done what you need to attract a label you’ve probably already succeeded on your own!
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How to Create a DIY Project Without Breaking the Bank
In the new music industry, DIY doesn’t have to mean artists going “broke,” here’s how to approach financial stability as a DIY artist.
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Our 5 Favorite Audio Interfaces for Home Recording
Today we’re comparing a few of the most lauded audio interfaces on the market for a modest price, suited for home recordists of all kinds.
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High Fives: The Soundfly Staff Chooses Our Top 5 Favorite Articles From 2020
Join us as we reflect on some of the best blog content that we published on the blog this year. It’s been kind of a wacky one.
