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When I was 7 years old, my mom sat me down and taught me the piano. Then I was “forced” to take ABRSM piano examinations each year. This meant weekly piano lessons and daily practicing.I passed Grade 8 when I was 15 years old. (damn)Later on, I started teaching classical piano. Then I picked up music production and went into arranging and producing music.At one point, I got a girlfriend made a career switch to marketing, and stopped producing music.I became rusty, tired, and lost that “fire” for playing and producing music.After all, there was demand for marketing. There was…
Electronic producers often lean on visual cues – grids, meters, and waveforms – when working in a DAW. But for veteran artist Martin Roth, removing the screen from the equation has become essential to staying creatively grounded. Moving toward a DAWless workflow with tools like Maschine+ has helped him reconnect with the tactile side of making music, where instinct and physical interaction matter more than polish or speed. Martin’s approach reflects a broader shift among experienced producers: doing less on-screen, and more by ear. With his Moving On EP set to release on Anjunadeep May 27 – including the long-awaited…
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 good leaderHaving excellent…
The Atoms soft synthesizer by Baby Audio has entered the music production landscape as a promising tool for generating experimental and off-kilter sounds. In this review, I explore the various features and capabilities of this brand new physical modelling synth, highlighting its strengths and areas for potential improvement. Baby Atoms Review With its bank of innovative presets and potential for generating unique atmospheres, transitions and otherworldly textures, Atoms offers a fresh perspective on electronic music production for under $60. It’s not something you’d get as a first soft synth, but more of a supplementary tool when you’re in need of…
The music scene in 2025 is set to be an exciting one, with some of the biggest names in the industry hitting the road for tours across the globe. Whether you’re a fan of pop, rock, or indie, there’s sure to be something to look forward to. If you want to perform like one of the greats on the list, pointblank Music School offers a range of courses, including the BA (Hons) Vocal Performance Degree, designed to help you develop your voice and grow as a confident, versatile artist. From honing your technique and stage presence to learning about songwriting,…
Tom Wolfe has introduced a new collection of presets for the Diva virtual analog synthesizer by u-he. A fresh batch of 50 new presets, Rich Textures offers a refined toolkit of lush synth soundscapes crafted using Diva’s powerful analog modeling.From large and atmospheric, to soft and serene, this soundbank features a wide range of textures for your tracks. Whether you’re a media composer or electronic producer of any genre, you’ll find a toolkit full of instant atmospheric inspiration. Just pick a preset, play a note and let the mood flow.Rich Textures is available at the introductory price of $19.99 USD…
In this article you will find the top 20 absolutely free VST effect plugins, which you can use in any music production software. These include reverbs, saturators, compressors, delays, choruses, transient shapers, vocal processing effects and much more! 1. Destruqtor This plugin is a great, simple distortion. The circular control allows you to select the right amount of odd and even harmonics, while the Auto Gain feature ensures the loudness stays the same. Download Destruqtor 2. OCS-45 OCS-45 is a free cassette emulator. It includes different models of cassettes, wow and flutter settings, as well as noise and distortion. Download…
Carlos Santana postponed a planned show in San Antonio, TX on Tuesday night (April 22) after being rushed to a local hospital. Santana, 77, was booked to play the Majestic Theatre in the Texas town, but reportedly fell ill during soundcheck as a result of dehydration. According to a statement from the venue, manager Michael Vrionis said the singer/guitarist was taken to a San Antonio hospital for observation. “It is with profound disappointment that I have to inform you all that tonight’s show in San Antonio has been postponed,” Vrionis said in a statement. “Mr. Santana was at the venue…
Ferg says that he’s “sending love” to Ye after the Chicago rapper shared a story about an alleged sexual past with his cousin when they were teens.The Harlem artist hopped on X earlier this week and tagged Ye, formerly Kanye West, in a supportive message. “Good for @kanyewest now you can be whole,” he wrote. “When people start to act out you never know the root of the issue! Sending love brother your a goat.” Ye responded with a black heart emoji, suggesting that he’s thankful for Ferg standing by him. In the past few months, the 47-year-old rapper has fired…
Lil Wayne will mark the arrival of Tha Carter VI with his first-ever headlining performance at Madison Square Garden on June 6, the same day the album drops. The New Orleans rapper is tying the release of his long-awaited Tha Carter VI to a major live moment in New York City. The show will serve as both a celebration of the album and a rare opportunity for the crowd to hear new tracks live for the first time. The Tha Carter VI show promises a stacked lineup of guests, including Miley Cyrus, Bono, MGK, Elephant Man, Euro and Wyclef Jean.…