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Producer Life
What is the Music Modernization Act? How to Collect Your...
The music industry has been in a state of rapid change for the past few decades. What began as a move from analog to digital media...
Time Stretching and Pitch Shifting: How to Make Samples...
Browsing through piles of samples to find the perfect sound for your beat is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. To hear how...
Plugin Picks: 5 Inspiring Free Plugins to Get in February
Free plugins are one of the best things about being a producer in 2021. Quality music production tools have never been more accessible...
The 5 Best Online Drum Machines for Inspiring Creativity
Drum machines made their way into the music lexicon in the late 80s when a handful of legendary machines (that were slightly under-rated...
10 Free Loop Packs to Inspire Your Next Track
This year LANDR Samples is putting out collections of free loops that are built for Creator—the brand new beat making tool for LANDR...
What are Stems in Music? How to Use Stems in Your Workflow
Stems are something you’ve definitely heard about in music but may not know much about. No matter what kind of music you make, you...
How to Produce a Vocal Session in 6 Steps
A great vocal take can make or break a track. That’s why top artists and producers put so much effort into recording vocals as well...
The 10 Best Vocal Warm Ups for Every Singer
Singing puts some serious demands on your body. To project a clear sound your diaphragm, airways and vocal cords all work together....
Hard Truths: You Need Good Cover Art to Get Heard
Cover art is the first point of contact listeners have with your tracks. It’s the visual hook that sparks their interest in discovering...
The 10 Best VST Instruments Every Producer Needs
Ever since the VST first made its way into the music production world, VST instruments dramatically increased the capabilities of...
The 10 Best Drum Patterns Every Producer Should Know
Knowing how to play and program drum patterns is one of the most essential skills in music production. The ability to work with the...
The 10 Best Sample Packs for Travis Scott Type Beats
Travis Scott is one of the best when it comes to defining his sound with iconic and instantly recognizable beats. So, if you’re setting...
Plugin Picks: 5 Inspiring Free VSTs to Get in October
Free plugins are one of the best things about being a producer in 2020. Quality music production tools have never been more accessible...
What is a De-Esser? The 8 Best De-Esser VSTs for Pro Vocals
De-esser plugins are an important part of any pro vocal chain. They help reduce the effect of one of the most frustrating issues in...
The 10 Best Soul, Funk and R&B Sample Packs
Soul and funk is the music that gets the people dancing. That’s why so much of it is sampled in hip-hop, pop and electronic—it makes...
The 5 Best Synths for Beginners at Any Price Range
Getting your first synth is always a big step. Sure free synth VSTs open infinite possibilities but the DAW screen and keyboard is...