The Best Drum Machines Of All Time: The 1980’s Edition
Before the 1980s, drum machines were expensive pieces of equipment that needed entire rooms to operate. By the end of the decade, these machines would provide the soundscape for some of the world's biggest...
5 Books Every Music Producer Should Own
If you've been to any conference (or on Clubhouse lately) you've likely heard the phrase: The music industry is 20% music and 80% business. And while it sounds a bit cliche, the panelists are...
Don’t Waste Money On New Equipment, It Won’t Make Your Music better
I know what you’re saying to yourself right now…
“Oh man if I just had that new synth or keyboard, then I’d be on another level”
THE TOP 10 J-DILLA BEATS OF ALL TIME
If there were ever a Mount Rushmore of Producers Dilla would no doubt have been carved onto it. Dilla is undoubtedly a producers', producer; and his sound has influenced some of the biggest artists...
5 Actionable Ways For Producers to Monetize Their Beats
While making music is a passion for many artists, few often find ways to realize their dreams in a way that financially makes sense for them. Instead of creating all day, they...
Producer Talks Episode One: DJ Burn One
Early this year we had the chance to partner with producer/rapper GodBody Science in Atlanta on a new series entitled 'Producer Talks.'
For our very first episode we had the chance to speak with the...
Akai Fire: Unboxing & Review
There’s no better way to start the weekend than with a new piece of gear from Akai. If you’re like me, or any other producers who use Akai & FL Studio, we’ve always wanted...
5 Ways To Make Your Recording Engineer’s Life Easier
In business and in life, relationships are key. So if you’re hoping to build a rapport with your session engineer, and create a lasting relationship with the studio staff that you work...
