Have you ever been told that making money from music is really difficult, and that only a small fraction of musicians can achieve it? Let’s be clear here - in 2021, there are more ways to make money from producing music than ever before. In this article I’m going to list the possible options to see what the best way of making an income as a music producer is. But first, an important distinction. Popular music producers who are signed to major labels or have placements with big artists often have completely different income sources than underground producers. That’s because...

Are you looking for the best MIDI keyboards for music production in 2023? In this article, we’ll go through ten of the best and most loved MIDI keyboards that you can find in stores today. The list is purposefully crafted to give you options for different budgets, low, medium to high – and functionality and portability. But first, if you’re new to the world of MIDI keyboards, let’s answer the question that's on all new producer's lips... Is a MIDI keyboard necessary to make great music? Do You Need A MIDI Keyboard To Make Music? If you browse Instagram or...

Oh, the delay plugin. The super cool audio effect of your sound bouncing around in a space of your choice. But what are the best free delay plugins of 2021 and why should you get them? This article is a compilation of ten incredible free delay VST plugins that make your mix more spacious, groovy and interesting. >> Click here to learn everything about music production. Let's start with the first delay plugin on the list, the (very) interesting Valhalla Freq Echo. 1. VallhallaFreqEcho (by Valhalla DSP) Valhalla DSP joins the top list again with one of the best delays in the world. This one...

Get ready to make some sweet delays. In this article, we have gathered the eight best delay plugins of 2023. From analog-style delays to insane delay effects to beautiful crystallizers — get ready to make your sound bounce. >> Click here to learn everything about music production. Let's start with the first best delay VST plugin on the list, the FabFilter Timesless 3. 1. FabFilter Timeless 3 (by FabFilter) FabFilter makes many of the world’s most popular mixing, mastering, and effects plugins.  Their delay plugin Timeless 3 is up there as one of the best delay plugins you can find today. This vintage-sounding tape delay is...

Saturations are a vital part of the mixing process. It can give your sounds more character, edge, and color and is a fantastic audio effect for giving your mix pleasant warmth. But top-of-the-line saturation plugins are expensive. And why let that stop you? >> Click here to learn everything about music production. In this article, you will get a compilation of the eight best free saturation VST plugins of 2021 – perfect for taking your music to the next level. Without further ado, let’s dive right in. 1. FerricTDS – Tape Dynamics Simulator (by Variety of Sound) Three essential tools, one plugin. The Ferric TDS...

What are the best saturation VST plugins on the market right now? This article will give you eight tips for fantastic saturation plugins that take your sound from dull to incredible – with true-to-hardware emulation of vintage tape recorders and beyond. These saturators have the beautiful analog qualities you love – for the best and most lively mixing results. Let's begin with our first choice on the list — the Decapitator by Soundtoys. 1. Decapitator (by Soundtoys) When you want the true feel of analog hardware, a few plugins do it better than others. One of them is the Decapitator...

Source: Christian Hirt Instagram Story Q&A @ChristianHirt Secret Tips 1. Any tips for making powerful and bouncy progressive basses like in your Passenger 10 productions? - “Short decays. Very controlled reverbs and ultra tight and controlled delays. All insert FX or even extra tracks only for the effects.” 2. What’s the secret for the clarity of elements in your mix? Everything’s crystal clear. - “Good question! I try to work without sub-groups or buses. I try to work out a track by the rules of Max Martin: There can only be one single element in a track in front. That’s...

This second version of our free chord generator creates amazing chord progressions with a few clicks. All you need is to give it the root note and it’s going to do the rest. It always stays within your scale and plays advanced extensions for you. In this way you can easily create unexpected, elaborate progressions. Download Chord Generator In this article I go over what it can do.  It still has basic functionalities: Major and Minor scales Drop Bass and Rootless functions 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th extensions Lowering extensions by an octave 6 NEW FUNCTIONS: (With Live 11’s updated...

The autotuning industry (does an industry like that exist?) is booming. If you turn on the radio, you can hear autotune on almost every track. Strangely, the options in the free autotune VST plugin market are still few... But the ones available are sufficient for your autotuning needs. Whether your goal is making your vocals sound like T-Pain or if you want natural results – these free autotune plugins will work fantastic. Let’s dive into the list. Graillon 2 (by Auburn Sounds) Do you want to ensure that your vocals are singing perfectly in tune? The Graillon 2 autotune is...

Who said creating amazing space and dimension in your mix must be pricy? The free VST market is still booming. And it feels like the selection gets better every year – with plugins competing with or sounding better than their $300+ big brothers. This article shares the best free reverb VST plugins you can download in 2021. Let’s dive right in. 1. TAL-Reverb 4 (by TAL-Software) Looking for a classic and a bit diffused reverb with a hint of the 80s? Well, it might just be your lucky day. The TAL-Reverb 4 fits the bill and is as great-sounding as it...