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Producer Notes episode 047 features Anjunadeep-like Melodic House styles: In this YouTube Series with Francois we’re analysing the Vocal Melodic House style of Jan Blomqvist and Natascha Polké (modelled after a track called “Midnight Sun” from the new album “Mute”). Watch and see what we can learn from this signature Jan Blomqvist style merging dreamy soundscapes, sustained moog basslines and groovy drums. The key lessons from this episode are: Kick & Toms to set up a groovy low end Sustained Bass layers with 5ths, mono and portamento for glide Layered, dispersed Claps for deep groove One note plucks for depth and atmosphere Arrangement:…
A Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is a critical tool for modern audio engineers and music producers, providing the platform to record, edit, and produce professional-quality audio. With so many options on the market, it can be tough to decide which DAW suits your needs.This blog will highlight 3 best DAWs: Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Logic Pro, and discuss their strengths and limitations. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, each of these DAWs has something unique to offer.If you’re looking to enhance your music production skills, enrolling in a comprehensive music production course, such as the one offered…
ELI5 Decibels (dB): 1. Origin and Scale The Bel is a unit named after Alexander Graham Bell, but it’s too big for everyday use. So we use 1/10th of a Bel = 1 decibel (dB). Think of dB as a way to measure change — like a ruler for comparing sound or signal levels, not an absolute amount. How does Sound Work? Energy, Frequency & Vibration 🔁 It’s All About Ratios The Cycle of Sound: 6 Ways to Measure Audio Waveforms 💡 Power vs. Voltage: Two dB Worlds POWER (Watts, like…
Vital has emerged as the secret sauce in electronic music, unlocking boundless creative possibilities for producers. Presets are sonic canvases that serve as catalysts for crafting exceptional music effortlessly. In this article, we unravel the significance of its tapestry in the electrifying EDM landscape. We will also share the best free Vital presets to fuel your artistic fire further. Afterward, you’ll be ready to return to your DAW with renewed inspiration.A Bit About Vital The VST space in music production is a fierce and competitive landscape. Staying ahead of the curve is paramount. One VST instrument that has taken the…
Learn how Universal Audio captures the world’s greatest guitar amps in a pedal. Putting the sonic majesty of the world’s greatest tube amps into a stompbox isn’t easy, especially if you’re striving to capture the elusive tonal magic that’s not found in a schematic. Universal Audio’s Chief Scientist Dave Berners and Senior Product Designer James Santiago have made it their mission to not only emulate these landmark amps, but to go deeper, giving guitarists the exact tone and feel of vintage “golden unit” tube amps. Here, they reveal what goes into developing UAFX amp emulators, and uncover what they do…
It’s an overcast Saturday afternoon in Miami, and Axel Hedfors seems in his natural habitat while eating sushi on the patio restaurant of a luxe beachside hotel. Hours from now, the producer — known to most as Axwell — will play the main stage at Ultra Music Festival, a show he’s been prepping for in his hotel room since arriving in Florida. This set will contain classics from Axwell’s solo catalog, along with his work with Swedish House Mafia and the catalog of his namesake label, Axtone. It will also be the first time he’s played Ultra as a solo…
Add Wiz Khalifa to the list of people who believe the Earth is flat.In a new episode of the Joe Budden Podcast (which is currently only available to Patreon subscribers), the rapper was asked if the “earth was round.”“I would say no,” Khalifa answered. “I just believe that we live on a flat plane. It’s only because I’ve traveled so much.”When Budden asked him if he ever reached the edge of the earth, said, Wiz said, “No, it’s not that. I think that there’s more masses than just what we see. It was one thing before and it’s like spread…
Gordo and Mustard’s simmering tension over their ties to Drake and Kendrick Lamar exploded online this week with insults, unfollows and toilet seat jabs. Gordo kicked things off last week after noticing Mustard had quietly unfollowed him on Instagram. “Omg just noticed mustard unfollowed me on ig, he tweeted. “Sad day… headlining chella must of got to his head.” Mustard fired back on Monday (April 21) with a jab that lit up social media. “Aint going back and forth with a n#### that’s happy to change music on another n##### toilet seats,” he wrote. “Let’s just end it here i’m…
Image Image Credit Lila Seeley / Stringer via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Monaleo is easily one of the most slept-on female rappers, and her pen can’t be denied! Hailing from Houston, she first made noise with her debut EP in 2020 and has since been on a steady rise. Every drop from the rapper shows more growth, more range and more of the raw, unfiltered energy that makes her impossible to ignore. With her bold vibe, versatile flow and off-the-wall bars, she’s carved out a lane that feels completely her own. One of the first tracks that got her…
Introducing Monthly 24 Hour Beat Challenges Output May 20, 2024 Join the Output team and community for monthly beat challenges every last Tuesday of the month! Looking for a creative challenge every month? We got you. Join us on Discord every last Tuesday of the month for a special 24 hour challenge proposed by the Output team. We’ll announce the theme of the challenge at 10am PST on Tuesday and then you’ve got the next 24 hours to work on and submit a track that fits the challenge prompt. The next day, Wednesday, hop into our Discord event at 12pm…