Music Creation

A collection of 40 posts

Synth

Exploring Granular Synthesis for Transformative Music Production

Granular synthesis, a technique that adjusts and reorders small segments of a longer sound, opens up a new world of creative possibilities. In this blog post, we will explore what granular synthesis is, how to use it.

Drums

Drummers in 2023: Do you need them?

The role of the modern drummer has changed a lot over the years – and that’s putting it lightly. To examine the purpose of drummers, the question needs to be “What do people want from the drums?”

songwriting

How To Stay Inspired During Songwriting

Inspiration comes and goes, but in a line of work such as songwriting, it may not come when we need it most. Here’s 5 tips to help you find that inspiration.

Drums

Drum Beats – How To Go From Beginner To Advanced

It’s not about what you play on the drums, but how you play it. Today, I’ll be breaking down different aspects of grooves which often separate the best from the rest.

Tools and Tips

The Best Headphones for Mixing and Recording

We’ve put together a list of great headphones for recording and mixing that don’t surpass the £150 threshold, based on tests from leading audio & gear outlets.

Tools and Tips

MIDI beats: A Songwriter's Guide to Beat-Making in Logic Pro X

Want to create your own beats but can’t afford to record them? I’ve got you covered. Today we’ll explore how you can use MIDI to record and compose your own music, and the tools you’ll need to do so.

Updates

Our Survey Results Are In!

We must admit that, selfishly, the Aux Survey 2022 was purely for our own benefit. BUT it turns out the stats and information we got was so fascinating that we simply have to share it all with you.

App

The Aux Survey 2022 - Grab a Free Coffee! ☕️

Are you a musician or producer? Do you want a free coffee and some other free stuff? All it will take is 10 minutes of your time filling out this form.

Recommendations

The Most Sampled Beats in Music History (and the legends behind them)

Sampling changed the face of the music industry when it took off in the 80s and 90s. It became a defining characteristic of Pop, Hip-Hop, Electronic and Dance music. To discover the roots of these beats, we have to go back to the early 70s, when funk and soul music really came alive

songwriting

4 Ways To Make Your Music Sound Spooky

With spooky season just around the corner, we thought it was only bright to dive into the world of horror/Halloween music. This is a very established sound, which we can easily identify since we've heard it so many times before, and is quite easy to achieve.

Drums

Essential Drumming Guide Part 3: Becoming a Successful Drummer

This article will cover the different ways you can make money as a drummer, and the skills required to do so. Remember, you don’t have to limit yourself to one option, nor do you have to do them all. Focus on what you enjoy the most and think about the workload.

Tools and Tips

The Limitations of Intellectual Property in the Music Industry

At its core, I can’t think of anything wrong with the idea of intellectual property or copyright. But unfortunately, the realm of music is more abstract than the realm of glass and copper wires. Grey areas are the daily agenda.

Tools and Tips

4 Ways to Make Your Melodies More Interesting

Writing a melody is pretty straightforward. Just stick to the white keys on the piano and make sure it's four bars long, right? True, that will give you a nice and coherent melody, but it won't give you a very interesting one.

Tools and Tips

Essential Drumming Guide Part 2: Practising 101

Like any hobby or profession, becoming a great drummer comes from hours of practice. The more you practise, the better you’ll get – but it’s not quite that simple.

songwriting

Creator Diaries: Part 4 - How I Release Music

In this blog series, I want to share my experiences of creating music as a young, new musician. The series will track the process of creating my first song from conception to release.

Recommendations

Budget Audio Interfaces: The 5 Best Audio Interfaces that You Can Actually Afford

In 2022, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to start making music. This article will show you that there are options for audio interfaces that really are affordable.

songwriting

5 Common Chord Progressions (with song examples)

In this article, we'll show you 5 of the most popular chord progressions and some well-known songs that use them. We'll also explain the music theory behind each one so that you can use them in your music!

Tools and Tips

Mix A Track With Me: Part 2 - Creative Mix Techniques

in this article I will go in-depth into some creative mix techniques that are sure to make your mixes stand out from the crowd, Such as Serial Compression and Side-Chaining - which you can then implement into your mixing sessions.

Tools and Tips

Essential Drumming Guide - Part 1: Everything you need to kickstart your drumming

This is part of a series for beginners, covering all the main talking points on drumming. Today, I’ll explain everything you should consider when starting out, and how to make choices that will benefit you.

Tools and Tips

4 Arrangement Tips and Tricks to Help Bring Your Tracks to Life

While it’s true that chords, melodies, and lyrics are hugely important when it comes to creating great songs, one equally vital aspect that tends to get overlooked is the way you arrange your tracks.

Music Creation

Self-releasing music? Here’s how to choose the right distributor for you.

In 2022, there are more options available to the self-releasing artist than ever before. However, it can be difficult to know which distributor is the best choice for you. Thankfully, this post should provide you with a little more clarity depending on your situation.

Audio Effects

Mixing Vocals at Home: How to Create a Professional Vocal Chain Using Free Plug-Ins

You’ve written a hit, recorded each instrument part and compiled your best vocal takes - now it’s time to glue it all together with a great mix.

Audio Effects

Mix A Track With Me: Part 1 - Core Mix Techniques

In this article, I am going to cover the core mix techniques I use every day that are ultimately transferable over genres (and DAWs).

Music Creation

Put a Label on it: The best ways to release your music.

What we're looking at in this post are the numerous ways in which one can get their music out there; from the traditional methods to the most modern tools available.

Music Creation

Recording on a Budget: How to Write a Song With 16 Tracks

If all you have is a microphone and a keyboard, and the limitation of 16 tracks that free music software Pro Tools First provides, I’ll show you how to make a song with 16 tracks.