The man that knows something knows that he knows nothing at all” – Erykah Badu I remember being a kid, about 7 or 8 years old, without a worry in the world. It was the weekend, which meant it was time to walk to my neighbours’ house and have fun with their family computer in a new-to-me…
I hope you’re doing well from wherever you are in the world. A big issue I’ve found for myself and people I’ve talked to is the development of a unique “sound”. One that separates our music and art from the rest. I’ve been thinking a lot about creativity and developing my own unique sound, and…
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Originally sent on August 23, 2024. Check out my other previously published newsletters here! Not A Subscriber? Sign up to receive my newsletter directly to your inbox (in advance of when they’re posted here)! I’ve been there many times. Overwhelmed with information and frozen in inaction. Analysis paralysis. Whatever you want to call it, it’s…
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Mixing is an integral part of music production, a process where various elements of a track are blended to create a harmonious final product. It’s not just about balancing levels; it’s an art form that shapes the very essence of a song. The importance of mixing for music producers cannot be overstated, as it significantly…
Songwriting is one of the most important production-adjacent skills we can learn as music producers. It’s not only so that we can write our own music, but also to better understand the music of artists we work with and how we may improve upon any given song as necessary. In this introductory article, we’re going…
Vocals are, in my opinion, the most expressive instrument we have. From singing to rapping, screaming to vocalize (singing without lyrics), vocals are prominent in much of our music, and often as the lead element in the mix. Therefore, it’s worth understanding the tools and techniques available to produce better vocals, which is what we’ll…
Effects sends and returns are popular routing options in both hardware and software (DAW) mixers, affording us independent control over our “dry” unprocessed tracks and our “wet” return channels. In the case of modern digital audio workstations, where our track counts can be exceedingly high, the creative potential of effects sends and returns are practically…
For modern music production, the digital audio workstation is nearly always at the centre of the studio. There are so many fantastic DAW options to choose from, and in this article, I’ll be sharing why I personally use Apple’s Logic Pro X as my DAW of choice in my home studio. I’ll also share many…
As music producers, it’s critical to understand the signals we work with, whether it’s the audio itself, the control signals used to modulate other signals and parameters, or the overall signal flow within a session. Understanding the basic waveforms is an essential part of the job, a great place to start learning audio and a…
In the world of music production, the studio is often viewed as a creative space for getting work done, made up of a collection of tools and technology. However, I’d invite you to philosophize with me and consider the studio not just as a workspace, but as an expansive musical instrument in its own right….
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