Who doesn’t love a free plugin and for a limited time, get the iconic sound of the 1969 Echoplex EP3 with this fantastic plugin from IK Multimedia. The rather unimaginatively titled Tape Echo (RRP $99.99)…

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The car crash that is the ongoing controversy over Timbaland seems to have taken yet another turn. The legendary VA Producer known for shaping the sound and direction of contemporary urban music has been outed…
In music production, every day is a school day. Or at least it should be if you intend to progress your skills and career. While experimenting on your own is essential for creative growth, there…
While Timbaland’s legacy is assured, his reputation has taken yet another knock.This followed an enthused and impassioned livestream debate where he went head-to-head with highly respected engineer and producer Young Guru. The four-hour-long Instagram Live…
I was chatting with a fellow producer the other day who, like me, has been excited and inspired by the creative possibilities AI brings to music. He had recently generated rapped AI Vocals, and they…
The drop is a fundamental element of EDM. Most EDM tracks don’t follow the traditional song structures found in pop music. Instead, it’s all about building and releasing energy. The main goal is to drive…
Alongside EQ and effects, compression is one of the most essential tools in any producer’s arsenal. Its ability to shape and control the dynamics of a sound is unparalleled. But while many of us rely…
Electronic music from EDM to Trap all has one element that drives the music – Bass. And how your basslines cut through the mix and complement your tracks is fundamental. In this guide, we check…
One of the most exciting developments in DAW technology over the past couple of years has been the integration of Stem separation. A once unconceivable concept, stem separation allows for ever deeper levels of audio…
While we love keeping you in the loop with the latest music tech news and exploring fascinating music production topics here on the blog, every now and then, it’s important to spotlight the tools we’ve…