Autor: Producer Gang
East London is famous for its art and culture, and Shoreditch is its buzzing epicentre. As a student here, you’ll love how creativity, community, and trends collide on every street corner. Once a haven for artists and musicians, Shoreditch is now a dynamic playground of indie boutiques, vivid street art, buzzing nightlife, and incredible food. So, we decided to take a break from work and explore some must-try places to eat and grab coffee in Shoreditch’s vibrant scene. Here’s our recommendations: Brick Lane Beigel Bake This 24/7 bakery is a Shoreditch legend. Their salt-beef beigel is the classic: warm, chewy…
It’s no secret that the music industry is saturated with aspiring artists and musicians. Standing out from the crowd with your recordings can be difficult, but there are a few key things you can do to make your music production and recordings sound more professional. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at seven common music production mistakes that can make your songs sound amateurish. By avoiding these mistakes, you’ll be on your way to sounding like a pro. Let’s begin! #1 Overusing Plugins Most Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) come stock with tons of plugins. The temptation when mixing…
Most musicians are not sure what actually makes a mix sound professional. It’s tough for those attempting to mix their own music to know whether they’re making the right decisions when mixing and find it nearly impossible to get that “polished” sound. If you’ve been struggling and looking for information on how the mixing pros make songs sound awesome, then you are in the right place. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what makes a great mix and what you need to think about to make your mixes sound more polished and professional. So whether you’re just…
Writing a hit is not an easy task. It will take time, effort, commitment, and lots of luck to make it happen. However, most musicians fail even to get started because they are waiting for inspiration and not intentional with their songwriting. If you don’t have general guidelines to develop your writing, you could waste time on things that don’t matter. While getting good at crafting catchy songs can take years of practice, simple hacks can speed up the process. By avoiding these seven common mistakes, you can increase the likelihood of writing a hit song at some point in…
We’re approaching Black Friday, which is quickly turning into black month anyway. Plugin Boutique is hopping on the trend and is now offering the Black Friday Bundle, a suite of assorted plugins, for $69. Plugin Boutique Black Friday Bundle is available at a massive discount of 96% of the retail price of over $1,800. The bundle includes synths, vocal processors, effects, Kontakt instruments, sample packs by leading brands like iZotope, Native Instruments, Brainworx, Acon Digital, and more. Not bad if you’re on the lookout for some new tools, in other words. Even if you only want a few of these…
Recording great-sounding drums is only the first step of producing an epic drum track. The next challenge is making them fit in with the rest of your music. While mixing recorded drum tracks is one of the most enjoyable elements to mix in music, it’s also one of the most difficult. It’s easy to get lost down the rabbit hole when mixing drums, and one wrong turn can derail your entire production. If you follow these nine tips, you will get your drums sounding epic in a mix, so you can be confident that your next song will make your…
You can currently get a free copy of Streaky’s Body Builder (normally $100) dynamic/transient shaper by signing up for the developers’ mailing list. I just tested the offer, and it’s working, but it’s limited to 500 downloads only, so it’s best to get on it quickly! Body Builder is a 64-bit-only release for macOS (macOS 10.13 minimum) or Windows (Windows 7 minimum), for VST3, AU, and AAX. The plugin is made for controlling peaks, enhancing room ambience, and adding subtle body to tracks. If you’re ready to get massive, you can snap up your copy of Body Builder by signing…
Most songwriters want to start a home studio but don’t know where to begin. There are so many differing opinions and recommendations that it can be overwhelming when you’re trying to figure out what audio gear is right for you. To help take the guesswork out of building your own recording studio, we’ve put together this guide of equipment you will need for creating professional music from home. Editor’s Note: While building a home studio is extremely rewarding, it isn’t the right move for most songwriters. This article will suggest tools that will get you great results, but it will…
Producing great music is more than just knowing how to work in a DAW. Suppose you want to be a successful music producer. In that case, there are several critical skills you need to develop that go beyond technical and musical knowledge. In fact, if you master these skills, you’ll often produce better music, keep clients happy, and have more fun in the process. In this blog post, we’ll explore the seven essential skills that you need as a music producer, but no one is talking about. Be sure to grab your notepad; let’s begin! #1 The ability to be a…
Alright, you’ve got your acoustic guitars tracked, and now it’s time to get down and dirty with the mix. Here’s a guide to get you that professional sound from the comfort of your home studio. Have a Plan for the Role of the Guitar in the Mix Is this a solo acoustic guitar track? Is there a singer too? Is the guitar fitting into an overall band sound? You need to know what the guitar is doing in the track before you know how to mix it. If it’s the only instrument, you need a balanced sound that is robust…