Do you wonder how to make breathtaking melodies? You might not know a lot of music theory, but even though that helps tremendously in creating melodies, there is another easy way you can do it. In the four-step approach that we will unveil in this article, you will learn how to build the skeleton to your melody, relying on your ears and what sounds good to you. If you follow this outline, you will have a much easier time making melodies than before. Ready? Let’s dive in. 1. Figure Out Your Bass Notes A great way to make melodies...

In this video we will try to explain and demonstrate all the new exciting features of Ableton Live 11. We are super excited about Comping, the new Hybrid Reverb and the Spectral Resonator. But what other features have been added? Let's take a look inside! Ableton 11 is still in Beta so.. so things might still change or be added. Live 11 will be officially released "Early 2021". What do you think about the update? Comment below the video on Youtube! Timecodes for the video: 00:00 Start 03:43 CPU Metering 05:03 Keys and Scales 06:19 Hybrid Reverb 10:17 Spectral Resonator...

  How can you make your music sound better? As a music producer, it's your ultimate destiny to make your next track sound better than your previous. But sometimes, it's hard knowing what to do, or what skills to learn to take your sound to the next level. Luckily, small things can make a huge difference in how your music is perceived. And as ‘better’ is subjective and can mean different things to different listeners, this article will teach you how to raise your tracks' overall professional quality. So without further ado, here are 4 excellent tips you can implement today, in...

  Learning how to mix drums requires mixing techniques and tips to understand what you need to do in all different mixing scenarios. It’s about purpose – mixing your drums towards your main goal. It’s about making all of your drum sounds work together as a whole. This article will give you 5 tips on how you can use stock plugins and effects to mix your track, unveiling what they all do in the mixing process. Let’s dive in. 1. Use Equalizer Our first tip on how to mix drums using only stock plugins is using the equalizer or EQ...

  What are the 10 most common mistakes when mixing music – and how do you fix them? Mixing music is often a difficult process, but it’s also one of the most fun. After arrangement, you adjust the volume sliders, apply compression, effects, and equalizers – balancing all your channels to make your music sound the best it can. But in the mixing process, there are very common mistakes producers make that, in the worst case, can ruin your mix. In this article, we’ll go through the ten mistakes we’re all guilty of making when mixing. We’ll also share tips...

Unless you live in a secluded house, far away in a forest somewhere, you need a solid pair of studio headphones as a music producer. But which are the 7 best studio headphones for music production and mixing in 2023? Well, buckle up. In this article, we'll give you seven pairs of fantastic headphones, that work as good for mixing as they do for music production. Why You Need A Great Pair Of Studio Headphones A pair of reference headphones are a vital piece of gear for any music producer. With them, you can stop worrying about what time you want to...

Do you wonder how to EQ to make your music sound the best it possibly can? Using an equalizer is a large part of music production and the mixing process. It removes problematic frequencies, helping sounds pop-through in the mix, and highlights the good stuff. However, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. When Google-searching "how to EQ," you're met with information from hundreds of sources, telling you how to EQ in different ways. While the general advice is good, many producers take the techniques to their extremes, ultimately destroying their music. Luckily, these mistakes are very easily fixable. And...

How do you make better arrangements? The arrangement is everything in music. It's the layout, bones, and structure of your creations. It’s what makes people listen and, more importantly – rave about how awesome your music is to their friends. But even if you know the basics of structuring a track, you want to know how you can add that bit of extra oomph to make your music juicer, right? Luckily, there are four easy ways to arrange your music like a professional. And in this article, we’ll share them all with you now. Let's dive in... 1. Use Automations Not...

Are you feeling stuck, like you’re not becoming better? Many music producers feel the same way, and some get stuck in that mindset for years. It’s terrible to feel like you're not progressing, doing the same thing over and over without any new, tangible results. How do you become a better producer? Luckily, there are ways to combat these frustrating feelings of not improving. There are ways you can make music easier, faster, and better – becoming a better producer for every minute you spend in your studio. Let’s dive in and discover what these four things you must fix to...

Janus Rasmussen is the name of great Faroe Island born music producer who currently resides in the cold north of Reykjavík, Iceland. With long and vast musical experience spanning many different genres, he's been a singer in an electro-pop band, is part of KIASMOS and now focuses wholeheartedly on his solo project. Following his successful debut EP "Vín" released in 2019, a journey of organic textures, hauntingly beautiful melodies and dark soundscapes, he just released his second single, "Neyð." And we have one word for it. Mindblowing.   Interview: Janus Rasmussen Of course, we wanted to learn the secrets behind Janus masterful sounds. How does...