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How To Make Your Music LOUDER (Without Ruining The Quality!)

Cameron on April 12, 2022

We all want our songs to be loud and impactful, just like the music we listen to on Spotify, YouTube, and other streaming sites.

Loudness is a critical ingredient in making high quality, competitive music, but it can be difficult to get our songs to be loud enough without making them distort or sound flat-out BAD.

You can go online and find all sorts of tactics and advice out there, but it’s not uncommon to try everything, only to find that your song isn’t any louder than it was before!

So how do you get your songs to be loud enough to compete within your genre?

Producing a commercially loud song isn’t just about slapping a limiter onto your master bus and hoping it does the job.

The secret to getting a loud song starts much earlier in the music production process.

Choosing The Best DAW For You In 2022

Cameron on February 1, 2022

Digital Audio Workstations are one of the most important tools in modern music production. However, if you’re just starting out, choosing a DAW may feel like a monumental decision.

Whether you’re in the market for your first DAW or you’re thinking about switching to a new one, this article will help you make either decision quickly and effectively.

Reference Tracks: An Easy Way To Get Better Mixes

Cameron on January 21, 2022

One of the simplest and easiest ways to make your mixes better is by using reference tracks. Reference tracks are completed songs that share a similar genre and style as the songs you are producing.

Reference tracks inject new ideas into your music. They can help you identify your song’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.

How to Learn Music Production

Cameron on September 14, 2021

Music production may seem intimidating to learn, but it doesn’t have to be challenging. In reality, learning how to make songs on your own can be a very straightforward process.

The secret to learning music production is to have a plan: a roadmap that guides you through the right topics, in the right order, with the right material, and using the right techniques.

How to Finish A Song

Cameron on September 11, 2021

Do you ever struggle to finish songs?

You come up with an idea, open your DAW, and start creating. Things click and a song starts to emerge. Then you get stuck. You run out of ideas. You lose inspiration. There are too many options. Sound familiar?

Finishing songs can be challenging, but it’s also very beneficial. With a simple five step process, it can also be easy.