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What is a Sound Collage? Learn its roots, techniques and modern impact

The sound collage has profoundly reshaped how musicians work. From the roots of musique concrète to today’s vaporwave and plunderphonics, artists are continuing to push the creative boundaries in digital sound.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Music Production

Whether you are looking to start recording and editing your own music or want to produce other artists, here is a list that ranges from materials to tips and a. Continue reading

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Pirate Studios CEO on organizing a successful studio team

Pirate Studios’ CEO, David Borrie, talks about getting started in the music industry, how to create a safe studio space, and more. by Janelle Borg of AmplifyYou Pirate Studios, also. Continue reading

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Why your music needs mastering

As the barriers to home recording have continued to fall away, making it easier and cheaper than ever for artists, the importance of having your music professionally mastered has only. Continue reading

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You don’t need a computer to create professional sounding music

When most artists picture a modern recording recording studio, a computer is usually the central piece of technology, but recent innovations in tech have given music producers a few other. Continue reading

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Activating ‘studio mode’ – How musicians should prep for recording

Whether you’re a seasoned industry veteran or it’s your first time setting foot in a recording studio, proper preparation is essential in making sure you don’t your time, the engineer’s,. Continue reading

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4 recording studio tips and tricks from David Bowie

A creative pioneer in many ways, Bowie not only pushed the envelope when it came to songwriting but also innovated and broke new ground when it came to his production. Continue reading

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Guide to maximizing music income from songwriting, recording

In this concluding segment of their series on maximizing revenue, Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan explore how the different variations of the final versions of your recordings can be used. Continue reading

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How to tell if your track is actually finished

As an artistic creator, perfectionism can be an easy trap to fall into. Certainly you want your track to be the best it can be, but at a certain point. Continue reading

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How to have better remote recording sessions, according to an audio engineer

Even before the global pandemic, remote recording sessions revolutionized the music industry by allowing talents artists across the world to work together, but such collaborations have their own challenges and. Continue reading

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10 tools artists should use when creating music

Whether you’re an amateur just starting out, or a professional looking to mix things up, here are a few different tools every musician should consider utilizing when they make music.. Continue reading

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