In the ever-evolving landscape of music production, there is one thing that seems to push music forward more consistently than anything else. No, it's not talent. In fact, it can be argued that many of the greatest albums came in the early stages of a band's...

Ableton's newly released Move is a portable, standalone groovebox designed for quick, intuitive music creation, blending portability and powerful music production features. It runs on a modern ARM processor, features built-in speakers and a microphone, and can run for...

Sampling has been a fundamental technique in music production for decades, but it’s the way top artists like approach it that sets them apart. These artists aren’t just grabbing snippets of sound—they carefully select and manipulate samples to build unique sonic...

When you haven’t sat down to make music in a while, it can be tough to get yourself to start—or even to pick up something you began weeks or months ago. And when you finally do sit down, ever notice how long it takes to “settle in” and actually do something? You can...

Where Do Your Musical Ideas Come From? A Thought Experiment What if ideas aren’t something you create, but something you tap into—like a radio frequency waiting to be discovered? Think of ideas as existing on their own frequency, like dreams. Your mind tunes in and...

Music Making, Procrastination & Motivation For me, motivation comes in waves. One good idea can make you feel great and lead to a flood of other ideas—sometimes too many to handle. Other times, I find myself stuck in an ocean of procrastination. Strangely, I often...

I think you might be overthinking this whole music production thing. Sure, there’s a lot to learn if you want to become an expert. But do you really need to know all of it for the "gatekeepers" to let you in? Not at all. Most bands start with little technical...

Many of us have a curse when it comes to making music. Nobody wants to continue doing something they aren't very good at. Trying to better ourselves is work, not fun. What is fun is exploring something new with the idea that you might create something great. Often...

Let's chat about something crucial for anyone serious about music production: Embracing the slog. Yeah, you heard me right. Sometimes, making music feels like a slog, and that's okay. It's part of the journey if you want to be a professional artist. Hobbyists often...

Let's talk about something we all want to avoid in our music: cheesy sounds. We've all been there, right? You're working on a track, and suddenly, something just doesn't sit right. It sounds off, amateurish, or, dare I say, cheesy. Let's dive into what makes a sound...