No matter the genre, learning how to use delay in your productions is critical. Whether you're adding the final gloss to a vocal or creating trippy synth or guitar textures, knowing which delay to use and how to dial it in will transform your tracks into something special. ...
That means that there’s never been a better time to dive in and start learning how to produce music. Use the resources in this guide to start your journey with music production.
A primary concern with any rhythmic sample is matching its tempo to that of your track. Some kind of time-stretching algorithm is built into pretty much every DAW now, and they usually produce excellent results with simple non-percussive samples (solo vocal or instrumental phrases, for example)...
You can use vocal sounds to create long, synth-like lead or pad textures. From standard effects like reverb and delay to multi-effects plugins, it’s best to approach this sound design matter the same way you might work with a synth VST. 5. Create percussive patterns by adjusting the tim...
2. How to Use Harmonic Mixing Are DJs really musicians? The debate has raged for so long, you could probably sample and loop that question and make a song out of it in response. Even the Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl got into the act at the 2012 Grammy Awards, when he took a subtle sw...
How do you use it? Who owns the songs? Where does it go next? Suno AI, or just Suno, is an AI music generator that started to become widely know after December 2023, when it partnered with Microsoft to provide a plugin for Copilot. Since then it has become one of the most so...
That may be how every DAW is set by default, but it doesn’t mean you can’t change it – and you won’t have to spend much work doing it either. Work smarter: Use templates in your DAW Your default project should contain a lot more than nothing! Set up return channels with your...
Explore the realm of vocal ranges and discover your unique voice with this comprehensive guide! Learn about the main vocal ranges and find out how to sing with more confidence and power. Auto-Tune Pro April 9, 2024 Tutorial: Auto-Tune Pro 11 Learn to use Auto-Tune Pro 11, the new indus...
Finally, use automation to adjust the volume and effects of your vocals throughout the song. Listen to “Money Machine” and notice how the vocals are treated differently in different parts of the song. Remember that achieving a sound like “Money Machine” requires a combination of vocal techn...
Reverse vocal chop When the epic lead comes in on top, it brings the track to a whole new level: With the epic lead Finally, I’ve alsocreated a cool turnaroundby sweeping down the bass with Autofilter: Enabling Autofilter Autofilter turnaround ...