Have you ever completed a mix only to compare it to your favorite songs and find that it just sounds way too quiet? You try turning up the volume of your track or tracks, but then you start running into clipping or distortion problems? This can be very frustrating, but there is actually a pretty…
Ever been working on a mix or mastering a song only to stop and wonder… “Hey, how loud am I supposed to be making this, anyway?” Correct volume levels are key for creating a professional-sounding track that fits well on the various streaming platforms, and stacks up against the competition. So, how loud should your…
Enter your text here… In order to get started recording quality music from home, you need 7 things: A computer, an audio interface, a microphone, recording software, headphones, a mic stand, and a pop filter. Below I’ll share how you can get all of these for under $300. Enter your text here… Cheapest Home…
When you think of a classic Synthwave bass sound, what you’re probably thinking of is the fat and plucky sound of the Korg Polysix. This is a sound that can be heard across just about any Synthwave song you come across. A Synthwave bass sound is created by using a plucky, chorused, sawtooth-wave sound for…
What if selling your music was easy as sending an email? Well, it can be! Email is THE BEST way to sell your music in 2022 and beyond. Therefore, having an email list should be the foundation of your music business. Email gives you… A way to easily reach your audience, whereas social media holds…
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Ever wondered just how much you can make for a thousand streams on Spotify? Spotify a great platform for finding new music and getting discovered, but how much money can you actually make from streams on Spotify? How much will 1,000 steams on Spotify make you? You can expect to make between $3 and $5…
Looking to make a Synthwave song but you’re not sure what the tempo should be? I examined the tempos of 50 different Synthwave songs to find out what I could learn, and here is the data: I used Tunebat.com to find the BPMs of these songs. Most Synthwave Songs are between 80 and 140 BPM….
What key is Synthwave Music typically in? If you’re looking to create a Synthwave song, you may be wondering what key you should write your song in. Well, I examined the keys of 50 different Synthwave songs to discover what key Synthwave music is typically written in, and here is what I found… Most Synthwave…
There are so many different types of compressors out there, it can be a challenge choosing the right one. Which type of compressor should you use for vocals? Well, here’s the answer… Optical compressors are the best types of compressors for vocals because of their smooth and transparent qualities. For a more aggressive sound, use…
Ever wondered why your mixes are muddy sounding? A very common complaint from those new to mixing is, “my mix sounds muddy.” I struggled with having muddy mixes for years, until I found some simple fixes that instantly cleaned up my tracks. Here’s how you can fix a muddy bass sound in your tracks: Your…