Music Production
What is compression, and why do we use it in music?
Compression is a process that reduces the dynamics of an audio signal. In this context, “dynamics” refers to the way...
“He said, ‘Okay, just keep playing it over and over again’”: Rick Rubin on Jay-Z’s insane ability to write lyrics off the cuff
When Rick Rubin released his 2023 book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being, it allowed readers a peek into...
Native Instruments Launches Maschine 3.7 Update & 3 New Expansions
Native Instruments has announced Maschine 3.7, a major free update for its Maschine 3 beat-making and production software, alongside three...
Apple opens new 600-capacity music venue in London’s Battersea Power Station
Over the last few years, music venues have been dropping like flies. 2023 was the worst year for venue closures...
Let’s Try Something New – Bobby Owsinski’s Music Production Blog
You’ve probably noticed that I haven’t posted nearly as much here lately as I used to. Some of that is...
Sidechain Compression: What is it and what’s it used for? MusicTech
Sidechain compression is a music production technique in which a compressor turns down an audio signal in response to another...
Mixed In Key Announces Wingman 3.0
Mixed In Key has announced Wingman 3.0, an update to its music production plugin that suggests chord progressions and basslines...
BlepFX releases Spectra spectral morphing effect plugin
BlepFX has announced the release of a new spectral morphing/vocoder/formant shifter effect plugin for Windows, macOS and Linux (VST3, AU...
New Music Gear Monday: Korneff Audio Sound Techniques Alpha Range Channel Plugin
There’s no shortage of console emulations available to us these days. Neve, API, SSL and Trident have all been modeled...
Sendy Audio Apollo Pro review: class, comfort and smooth tones
Review OverviewOur verdict⊕ Supreme comfort ⊕ Classy looks ⊕ Superb cable offers balanced and unbalanced options ⊕ Smooth high-frequency response ⊖ Requires EQ shaping...
