Which budget microphone is best for gaming or podcasting? Well, look no further than the PD400X dynamic microphone by Maono. The PD400X is an incredible-sounding customizable dynamic microphone with XLR/USB connectivity, and is great for podcasters, gamers, and even music recording. Its quality and flexibility makes it the best podcasting microphone under $200. What…
Just how long does it take for your music to be uploaded to streaming platforms with DistroKid? And once that is done… How long until you get paid? It takes Distrokid approximately 1-7 days to deliver your music to streaming services, depending on the platform (e.g. 2-5 days to deliver to Spotify). Earnings and payments…
One of the best ways to boost your Spotify streams is to get your music on Spotify algorithmic playlists. But how exactly do you get your music on algorithmic, or “personalized playlists”, as Spotify calls them? To get on Spotify algorithmic playlists, your song needs to perform well in terms of streams, saves, playlist adds,…
You’ve got lots of great music created, but how exactly do you get your music on Spotify and other streaming platforms for the world to hear? The best way to get your music on Spotify quickly is to use DistroKid for your distributor. DistroKid can deliver your song to Spotify in just 2-5 days. Spotify…
Monthly listeners is a good measuring stick for how your fanbase is potentially growing, but increasing your streams and listeners isn’t easy. So here are 9 tips to follow so that you have a clear direction to head in for growing your Spotify streams and monthly listeners. Hone your craft (do something musical every day)…
How many monthly listeners on Spotify is good? A good number of monthly listeners on Spotify is 50,000, as at this number, you should make anywhere from $500 to $1,500, or more, every month, which a great stream of income from Spotify. However, fan engagement is more important than total monthly listeners. Obviously, this…
How much exactly do music artists get paid per stream on Spotify? Spotify pays artists between $0.003 – $0.005 per stream on average. Exactly how much Spotify pays you per stream depends on factors such as the country of the stream, time spent listening, and what percentage of streams you bring in to Spotify. This…
Parallel compression is a great production technique that can add greater detail and excitement to a track. Parallel Compression, also known as New York style compression, is an audio dynamic range compression technique where one blends an unprocessed “dry” signal with a heavily compressed version of the same signal. The resulting effect is a loud…
Sidechain compression has become essential to electronic music, and many other genres. But what is sidechain compression, and how do you use it? Sidechaining is a production technique where one sound is affected or triggered by the output of a different sound. In other words, using one audio source (e.g. kick drum) to trigger a…