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.
Tools and Tips HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA AS A NEW ARTIST Building up an online presence as a musician is difficult, and once you have it all set up where do you go from there? How do you engage with your fanbase? How often do you post?
Audio Effects In the Mix: How to Sound Like a Pro at Home If you want to make your music sound great and don't want to hire professionals to help you out, it's necessary for you to mix music the right way.
Tools and Tips Arranging, Writing Lyrics & Finding Inspiration: 8 Tips for Songwriters There are very few industries as competitive as composing and arranging music. Read on to learn more about writing song lyrics and every other tip for writing amazing music!
Tools and Tips Calling All Creatives: The Top 5 Music Production Degrees in the UK Music production is a hugely popular industry in the United Kingdom, with roughly 128,000 people working as a music producer or in the music sector. And, that number is growing all the time.
Music Industry What's the story? (Mixtape glory): Why presentation matters It’s no secret that the landscape for musicians has changed dramatically. When you compare it to twenty-plus years ago, where physical releases reigned supreme, and all anybody wanted was their MTV, it's a different game entirely.
Tools and Tips The Best Music Lessons on YouTube YouTube is a a go to resource for myself for a whole plethora of questions that I need answered in daily life, turns out it's also a great place to learn music.
News A Year With Aux: 2021 In Review 2021 has obviously been a huge year for us here at Aux. We thought we'd take this opportunity to take a look back at what we've done, our biggest achievements and a little look at what's to come in 2022!
Music Creation No dough for DAWs? 2021's best free music software. There are plenty of free access points into recording music at home. While the more expensive apps and software do have plenty to offer in many ways, these no-cost options are more than good enough to record a demo or two on your way to becoming a top musician.
Music Industry Touring: Respect the regional There’s no doubt that touring is the most integral part of being a musician. Sure, the music is what you’re toting out on the open road, but ultimately, if you aren’t putting it in front of anyone’s face, then what’s the point?
Careers Collaborate to elevate your music. At its core, collaboration in music is all about the sharing of ideas, methodology and experience between creators. On top of those core concepts it can also simply be a tool to expand your outreach and appeal to new audiences, as well as revitalizing your output.
Music Production 10 YouTubers to help you step up your music production skills. It’s so easy these days to find an answer to your problems, or even find inspiration when you’re lacking it, by looking online. If I ever come across a blocker in my music creation process then YouTube is generally the answer.
Tools and Tips Recording vocals: how to step up your game. There are plenty of things you can do to make your home recorded vocals sound clean, crisp and clear. Not all of the methods listed in this article are cost free but a large amount of them can be implemented without spending a penny.
Music Creation A Beginner's Guide to Audio Effects. You're a musician. You've finished your recordings and you need to find a way of sprinkling some magic on your tune. There’s only one thing for it: audio effects.
Tools and Tips How to get your music listened to for free. Getting your tunes in front of listeners can be difficult and very costly for a musician. We've broken down some free techniques to get your music listened to.