Music production

In the world of music, mastering is the invisible hand that turns a nearly finished song into a brilliant final product. It's the finishing touches, the fine-tuning, the meticulous work that holds it all together and gives it a polished, professional sound.

In the world of digital music production, there are many technical aspects that are often taken for granted, yet have a critical impact on the final product. Two of these often overlooked yet critical elements are sample rate and bit depth. They are the invisible architects that significantly influence the quality of the music.

In the ever-evolving world of digital music production, achieving the best possible sound quality is paramount. One key aspect that is often overlooked is the role of dithering. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what dithering is, why it's important, how to use it and when to avoid it.

Technology is not a creativity killer, on the contrary, it offers tools that create new creative opportunities. Artificial intelligence has emerged on the scene and scared many because it could disrupt the creative process and threaten traditional creative jobs like music production. But those jobs won't be lost to ChatGPT - AI is there to free us from boring and repetitive tasks so we can really focus on the creative and exciting stuff. Here are some ways you can use this tool to your advantage to streamline your workflow as a music producer or musician

Equalizers are probably the most important devices in music production, because they can change audio signals with frequency accuracy. But they are also used in movie theaters, hi-fi systems, and cars to create the best possible sound. Here you can find out how to adjust the equalizer for any situation.

Mixing? Mastering? Is there even a difference? Many people, especially those just starting out in the world of audio engineering, ask themselves this question every day.

Improving room acoustics - it doesn't have to cost a fortune! You can build absorbers yourself and save about 70% of the cost. In this article, you will learn step by step what to do in every corner and on every wall to achieve optimal sound, explained with sketches, pictures and videos.

The invention of MIDI has opened up many possibilities for producers and sound engineers. Without MIDI, amateur music production would not be possible and real instruments would still be needed for every song.

The invention of DAWs has made music production accessible to many people. Thanks to DAWs and the digital audio world, many producers don't even have to go to a recording studio to make good music anymore.

If you are a musician, producer or sound engineer, you have probably heard the term "noise gate" many times. But what exactly is such a device and how does it work? In this article, we take a closer look at noise gates, their different types and how they are used in music production and live sound reinforcement.

Nowadays there are many good free VST plug-ins - and many bad ones too. The good news is that you have nothing to lose by trying them, because they cost nothing. Here I compare the best options available in 2023.

The low-cut filter, also called a high-pass filter, is one of the most important tools for producers and sound engineers. Used for both error correction and sound shaping, it can be found in any hardware or plug-in EQ. In this article, you will learn all about low-cut filters and their uses, with practical examples.