Writing to creative briefs and prompts is a great way to challenge and optimize your instincts as a songwriter. We can help with that.
What Is Quantizing and How Do I Use It?
A quick look at what quantizing is, and when or when not to use it when making beats, producing tracks, and mixing songs.
Should You Be Mixing in Mono?
Listening to music in stereo is best, right? Well, yes, but for listeners using a phone, laptop, or in a bar, you’re going to want a balanced mono sound.
How Portishead Uses Chromatic Voice Leading in “Glory Box”
In this lesson plucked from Soundfly’s The Creative Power of Advanced Harmony course, we go over the chromatic device in Portishead’s melodic writing.
Student Spotlight: Sophie Guay on Cirque Du Soleil’s “Strength In Unity” Video
On this week’s Student Spotlight edition, we chat with student Sophie Guay about her contribution to Cirque Du Soleil’s “Strength In Unity” project!
How to Turn Your Voice Into a Background Chorus in Your DAW
Layering your voice to create a chorus effect is a great tool that costs you nothing but time, and can add tons of value to your chorus. Here’s how.
The 3 Most Important Concerns When Mixing Hip-Hop Vocals
Find out how to create strong yet airy and not harsh-sounding vocals for your hip-hop mix. Why? Because hip-hop is ALL ABOUT the vocals!
EQing Vocals: What’s Happening in Each Frequency Range in the Human Voice
Producing your own vocal tracks at home? Learn more about how human vocal frequencies work in order to manipulate how they sound in your tracks.
Work with Any of These Expert Ableton Live Mentors This Month!
Introducing Soundfly’s Expert Ableton Live Mentor Pack: Our five strongest production mentors who are ready to take your Ableton skills to the next level!
The Hard Truth: Mixing Is Lonely
Working with collaborators is the best way to stay accountable to your goals and deadlines, but sometimes you’ve got to go it alone. Here’s some advice.