Looking for that perfect gift for someone who loves synthwave music? I got you covered with this list of 38 different gift ideas for synthwave lovers. Synthwave Music Gift Ideas Of course we have to start with music when it comes to synthwave gift ideas. Since music is so ubiquitous these days with streaming services,…
Having the proper mix bus chain on your track is not only a key ingredient to professional-sounding mixes… But it can shave hours off of your mixing process. So what is the best mix bus chain for creating a professional-sounding mix? The best mix bus chain uses, in order, a parametric EQ, Mid-Side EQ, a…
Are you mixing in a room with little to no acoustic treatment and it just sounds bad? No worries, because that shouldn’t stop you from pumping out great mixes. Every mix engineer, no matter the environment, must factor in the room. Can You Get A Quality Mix In An Untreated Room? My room is not…
Does Spotify count plays when a song is streamed on repeat? What exactly counts as a stream, and is it a good idea to stream your own music on repeat? I cover all of this and more in this article, but first, does Spotify count streams on repeat? Spotify counts streams on repeat as long…
Do you feel like your mixes just aren’t as blended together as your references or what you hear on the radio or streaming platforms? This might be because your tracks are lacking “glue” compression. Glue compression is when several tracks in a mix, sometimes all of them, are passed through one compressor together. By applying…
Source Songwriting can be a discouraging endeavor, especially when you’re struggling to put together anything that sounds good to you. The good news is you probably don’t need to feel discouraged… And in this article I’ll give you 10 tips for banishing discouragement from your songwriting life. __CONFIG_group_edit__{}__CONFIG_group_edit____CONFIG_local_colors__{“colors”:{“cd497”:”Background “,”144cd”:”Button “},”gradients”:{}}__CONFIG_local_colors__ Write A Hit Song! Click…
A big part of what gave 80’s music its classic “sound”, was the physical hardware gear that was used to record and mix the songs. Since synthwave attempts to recapture that same “sound”, you’ll want to use plug-ins that will have the same (or similar) impact as the physical equipment that was used in the…
Looking for some great gift ideas for the musicians or music producers in your life? I’ve got you covered. Keep reading for 31 great gift ideas for musicians and music producers. (By the way, this post contains affiliate links, which means I’ll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you when you purchase…
Email is arguably the greatest tool for generating an income from your music. However, you first have to get your fans to join your email list. In this article, I’ll cover 15 ways you can build your email list… But first, why is email so important? What Is An Email List & Why You Need…
