The continuation of net neutrality, the principal that says all Internet content ought to be delivered equally and fairly, is now under serious consideration by FCC after a court ruling in January. If the FCC decides to allow the ruling to stand, effectively abolishing the rule of net neutrality, the effects will almost certainly be detrimental to independent artists and musicians. Here are three ways it could specifically ruin the Internet for indies.
While the digital age of recording certainly has brought some huge advantages to producers and artists, one of the liabilities of the proliferation of virtual music technology is the transformation from knobs, faders and buttons to a mouse and click interface. Despite digital advancements, many artists and engineers still prefer the aesthetic and enchantment of working with physical interfaces to manipulate parameters. Here's a $130 device that lets you get the best of both worlds.
As streaming continues to boom, causing music sales to decline, the traditional measures for a record's success have been updated by RIAA. Streams will now contribute to a record's total unit count, but at only a rate of 1/100th of a sale.
Before you submit your song for mastering, it's best to make sure the mix submitted is at the proper level and the correct file type. This guide will help paint a clear picture for the do's and don'ts of submitting a mix for mastering.
The first ever award show for stock music composition and production will take place this fall. Set to take place in London, the Library Music Awards will look to champion the "best and brightest" makers of stock/production in the music industry, by presenting awards in a dozen categories.
As samples have become more prolific, more affordable and a lot better sounding, the MIDI controller has become one of the most important tools in the modern digital studio. With added features like professional grade knobs, faders and pads. The newest generation of MIDI controllers can also provide a boost to your mixing workflow as well as the fastest way to program samples. Here are three of the best 61-key controllers available right now.
SoundCloud released a new version of its iPhone app this month, which eliminated many of its best features for artists. Gone are the abilities to comment, "like," or even easily explore new releases from your favorite streams. Not unexpectedly, many producers and artists have voiced their disappointment with the app, citing a complete disregard for the experience of the musicians.
Several producers and musicians have already discovered that you can save your money and still have a professional-sounding mix. Don't believe us? Check out these three free mixing plugins you can download online right now. They've each been compared by artists to ones that cost hundreds of dollars.
One of Nashville's most iconic recording spaces nearly closed down this past month, and it raises the question about the viability of big studios in the age of digital recording. Among the many obstacles studios face, here are three key challenges that are going to directly affect the business of big studios.
In reaction to the low profitability of mainstream streaming services like Spotify and Pandora, some independent record labels and artists are creating their own subscription streaming models as an alternative for loyal fans and a new model for selling their music. This new model could be the answer to both further engaging loyal fans digitally, and reclaiming lost revenue to big streaming services.
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry just released their annual Digital Music Report. The free document provides statistics and trends on how the music industry performed last year. Among its findings is the confirmation that subscription streaming services have grown significantly. Here's what else the report had to show.
Thanks to the numerous distribution channels available online, it's easy to share and sell your music with the world. With the advent of distribution services to help you get your music in iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and others, there are a lot of options for publishing your music online. Here's an overview of the costs and services offered by four of the most popular music distribution services.
Not all studios need a subwoofer for mixing. In fact, in some cases, adding a sub to your monitoring setup can make the response less accurate by falsely boosting the bass frequencies. Here a couple of things to look for if you're interested in adding a sub to your studio.
A recent study about the audio listening habits of Americans revealed that radio is still the most popular audio format by a long shot... and it's gaining a larger audience than ever. Here's how the rest of the audio mediums came out in the study.
YouTube's new streaming service has caused a stir in the independent music community for what many artists and labels say are unfair contracts and unreasonable negotiating tactics. But, many artists aren't taking it sitting down. A case is expected to go before the European Commission soon.
