The process of creating music ready for public release is often divided into three key stages: production, mixing, and mastering. These stages are sequential and interdependent, and each is essential
Music is an ever-evolving art form that reflects the cultural, social, and technological changes of its time. Understanding musical genres is fundamental to creativity for beginner musicians—it’s like learning the
Mi.Mu Gloves are a wearable musical instrument designed to allow musicians to control sound and music through hand and finger gestures. The gloves were invented by British musician Imogen Heap
ROLI Seaboard is a musical controller in the form of a keyboard, created by the British music technology company ROLI. When it appeared in 2009, it drew major attention in
UK Garage (UKG) and Future Garage (FG) are two British electronic music genres that shaped modern club and atmospheric scenes. While FG is a direct descendant of UKG, it developed
Imagine a game that changed the video game industry forever but weighs less than a two-second MP3 file of its main theme. We’re talking about Super Mario Bros. (SMB) for
There are so many free plugins available today that it can be hard for producers to keep up. While thousands of free options exist, it’s important to separate true quality
Effective percussion layering is a fundamental skill in music production, as it is essential for creating depth, dynamic movement, energy, and ensuring the track "breathes". Whether you are writing Pop-Rock,
Granular synthesis is a unique sound synthesis method that operates on the microsound timescale. Unlike traditional methods such as subtractive, additive, or FM synthesis, granular synthesis uses audio samples as
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are rapidly transforming the music industry. They offer a new perspective on ownership, monetization, and the interaction between artists and their audiences. The initial hype in 2021—marked