NFTs are the new, exciting way of selling art in the digital space. Every day thousands of new pieces of art are being uploaded to crypto art platforms like Opensea or Rarible. What distinguishes the NFTs which end up successful from those which will never be discovered? Let’s dive into it! The Crypto Art Community Thanks to the invention of NFTs, the community of artists and investors has become more open. It consists of famous artists, but there are also those new to the scene - who with their networking skills have managed to become known among investors. But...

2021 has been a year of extremely rapid increase of popularity for NFTs in the music industry. Popular artists such as Grimes and the group Kings of Leon have been some of the big names that took advantage of it early on. This year has especially brought the rise of NFT popularity amongst Electronic Music Producers - Steve Aoki, 3LAU, Dillon Francis and Illmind - just to name a few. In today’s article we’ll explore what NFTs are, how to get started with buying them, as well as discuss pros and cons of buying NFTs. Let’s dive into it! Introduction to...

What’s the problem? Windows has the limitation of 256 characters in a file path (“C:/Users/PML/....”). Some of our products have long names and can exceed this threshold. If you try to unzip the file and you see that the compressed (zipped) folder is invalid: It means one of the following: The ZIP file has not downloaded to 100% - try downloading again and make sure nothing interrupted the download (check if the file size isn’t suspiciously small) The file path is too long - you need to use dedicated software to unzip the file (look “How do I fix it”...

Do you want your sounds cut through your mix? Then you will love OTT compression. This audio effect is a favorite among many electronic music producers in a wide range of genres. Mainly as a way of making a sound really stand out and scream through the speakers. So, if your sounds need a bit more ‘oomph’ and edge in your mix, this article is for you. Let’s dive in and explore what OTT compression is really all about. What Is OTT Compression? OTT is a technique that stands for Over The Top compression. As the name suggests, this is...

Today let’s dive into the techniques of a Berlin-based electronic music producer Cioz from the Stil vor Talent label. He’s using a lot of super useful techniques to create very unique and great-sounding tracks. In his latest PML pack, everything matches with everything for endless creativity! You’ll instantly want to start a track with it. It includes samples, loops, and his signature Drum Rack and Sound Design Tools - You get his Complete Workflow. Check it out here. 1. Make the Drum Rack into a Drum Machine Cioz has a great setup for programming drums. Basically, he treats Ableton’s Drum Rack like a classic...

Today let’s dive into the sound design of a Berlin-based electronic music producer Cioz from the Stil vor Talent label. He’s using a lot of super useful techniques to create very unique and great-sounding tracks. Let’s get started!In his latest PML pack, everything matches with everything for endless creativity! You’ll instantly want to start a track with it. It includes samples, loops, and his signature Drum Rack and Sound Design Tools - You get his Complete Workflow. Check it out here. 1. Double takes for stereo width Cioz works a lot with analog synthesizers and drum machines - like his favourite...

Today let’s dive into the workflow of a Berlin-based electronic music producer Cioz from the Stil vor Talent label. He made his production process an incredibly fun experience with a few simple techniques. Let’s explore how he creates his tracks!In his latest PML pack, everything matches with everything for endless creativity! You’ll instantly want to start a track with it. It includes samples, loops, and his signature Drum Rack and Sound Design Tools - You get his Complete Workflow. Check it out here. 1. Using Drum Kits: Drum Pads vs Sequencing Basically, every time I start the track with the...

How much fancy gear do you need to become the world's greatest music producer? The truth might shock you. Your laptop is just enough. This article will share what you need to make beats on your laptop and explain why you need it. You will also get a collection of resources so you can start making beats right away. Ready? Let’s dive in. Can You Make Beats With Just A Laptop? Is it possible to make sweet music with only your laptop? Don’t you need cool-looking synths, MIDI controllers, a massive studio room with a top-of-the-line coffee maker in the...

How can poor audio quality sound so good? Even though we typically want high-quality samples and sounds in synths, the lo-fi effect has gotten extremely popular as a way to degrade a sound's quality for a nostalgic feel. And honestly – the potential for producers to use it in their modern production is still huge. This article will share what the lo-fi effect is and what key elements go into creating a lo-fi sound. Let’s dive in. What Is Lo-Fi Effect? Lo-fi stands for low fidelity. In music, the audio effect uses plugins and technology to degrade a sound's quality...

Reverbs can do many wonderful things for your drums. It can glue your drum kit together, improve your groove, and create a sense of deepness and space in your mix. But it’s easy to go overboard with the reverb effect (it just sounds so darn good.) And if you apply reverbs directly to your drum sounds, it can take away the important punch – leaving your groove flatter than it could be. This article will show you how to reverb your drums for realistic space, giving you five professional tips to improve your drums – and mixes. Without further ado,...