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Tag: music production
Articles about producing music, the process, the materials/tools
Crock-Pot It! Highlights from Our June 2019 Sampling Challenge
Here’s our Top Five track submissions from our June monthly challenge to create a sample-based beat out of a ridiculous recorded family argument.
Emulating Boards of Canada’s Classic Synth Sound Without Breaking Your Bank or Brain
Boards of Canada’s classic sound is the result of some pretty rare vintage synths and hardware, but we can come close with digital options like these.
What Working in Surround Sound Did to My Stereo Mixes
Here’s why learning to mix in 5.1 surround sound has helped me listen better and understand the stereo mixing process more intimately.
Home Recording Boot Camp: Online Courses You Should Check Out Right Now
Looking to enhance your knowledge and skills, practice your chops, and build your portfolio of work? We definitely have an online course for you here on Soundfly.
How to Record a Basic Keyboard Demo in Logic Pro (For Non-Producers)
A beginner’s guide to getting a decent sounding piano and vocal demo recorded and rough mixed in Logic Pro, and on a budget.
7 Reverb Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Mix
Here are seven of the most common mistakes I see young producers make when adding reverb into their mixes, and how to prevent yourself from making them.
How I Combined Sample Pack Sounds and Live Instruments for My Latest Challenge
Some thoughts on producing tracks with sample pack sounds as well as letting collaborators steer the production ship and open up new possibilities.
How I Made a Beat with the Sounds of Whacking Golf Balls
Last month, I challenged myself to make a track using captured sounds from the golf course. Listen to my track and learn about my process here.
How to Choose the Perfect Kick Sample for Your Track
The right kick drum sound can make or break the energy of your song, and the way the rest of the instruments stand up in mixing. Here’s how to choose it.