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I recently had some discussions on Reddit with several people on what they wanted to learn most out of music production resources. I figured, there are millions of videos and articles out there covering all sorts of topics, so I wanted to get some direct interactions with fellow producers and to find out exactly what they wanted to learn. I’m going to give a shout out to one Redditor by the username of Doggy_Blue (I hope you actually have a dog, if you do, hello!) as they said they’d be really interested in learning the important stuff that goes around...

There are so many things you need to remember when you’re a music producer, that it can be super easy to forget a crucial piece of information, or some really good advice, or some best practices for your workflow. We’re all guilty of forgetting the basics at some point in our lives, whether it’s in our music production or otherwise, but sometimes an event comes around where you realise what you’ve forgotten, and in the worst cases there can be a significant cost!  If you’re wondering what I’m talking about, then it may help you to understand if I tell...

It’s a controversial topic in the pop music world. Some people love it, some people hate it. But whether you’re Kanye West or T-Pain, Bon Iver or Cher, you’ve heard of (and used) Autotune and pitch correction. Despite its controversy, pitch correction is arguably one of the most changed and versatile aspects of modern music production, and though it has many uses within vocal production, the average listener probably thinks of T-Pain or Cher when they hear ‘autotune’ instead of the many other and more subtle uses it has. Well...do you believe in life after love? What many lamens (and...

If you’ve checked out the first part of this guide on reverb and ambience, chances are you’ll be so clued up on the ins and outs of reverb that you might want to take a break! If you haven’t read it, head over there to check it out and familiarise yourself with the concepts and theories behind reverb. In this second part of our guide, we are going to explore how you can apply reverb in different contexts in order to create the desired ambience in your music. There are many different types of reverb, from physical reverb units, to...

Ambience & Reverb is a crucial part of making music. When you’re creating music to a certain level of quality, you need to be aware of everything going on from the top down. Crafting melodies and beats is one thing, but you also need to be aware of the sonic space that these elements occupy. That is the basis of reverb and ambience, and what we will be covering in this guide. Learning how to incorporate this most vital element of sound into your musical creation process is one of the key aspects that will enhance your skills and make...