I recently setup my new M1 Max MacBook Pro and I installed all my 19 essential plugins for music producers. These audio plugins range from cassette emulation to drum processing to developing chord progressions if you don’t understand music theory. These music plugins are the…
Mastering your music for Spotify. Let’s discuss this and how to sound the best on Spotify. A lot of people ask me, what LUFS should I send my mixes off to for streaming? How loud should I make my mixes? What LUFS level? Should I do…
I was recently searching for the best software to batch process audio. As a regular user of Ableton, one of its limitations is that it doesn’t have any way to quickly batch process audio. For example, say you made a drum kit or sample pack…
This is how copyright law works for music. Please read this carefully because it’s very important, especially as an independent musician. The moment that you put your musical idea into a form, for example, recording it, you legally are the copyright owner of that composition…
On a recent Twitch stream, an Ableton session I was working on was acting up and freezing. The graphics were tweaking, and this has been something I’ve been dealing with since I started streaming. I’ve been having glitches and that kind of thing. I started…
As a music producer or beatmaker, you’re likely familiar with many of the top VST plugins. Some of them are even free. One thing I also wanted to show you guys is some underrated plugins for music producers. Tape Stop by kiloHearts Tape Stop by…
On a recent Twitch stream, I was asked how long it takes me to put together a new Drums That Knock kit. When it comes to creating Drums That Knock, it takes longer and longer because I get more meticulous each time. At minimum it…
I recently found this Ableton MaxForLive device called Auto Track Colors. This plugin is amazing for those who are in Ableton and care about organization and productivity. It’s $9. When you add Auto Track Colors to your project, it enables you to set customizable colors…
As an independent musician aside from the music you’re creating, it’s important to understand how to position yourself externally as a brand. And in the beginning of that journey, it’s about your mindset. And keeping yourself grounded throughout the process is a way to move…
On a recent Twitch stream, I was asked about different techniques and strategies regarding releasing music. With affordable access to digital distribution platforms like DistroKid, independent artists have many options. These are the top 3 ways to release music. Releasing a complete project One technique…