There are many different methods of mixing a song. One is to start with the drums and mix the rest of the song around them. However, there are advantages and disadvantages to this method, all of which we explore in this article.
Internet radio has long been a growing and important digital music format. A new study shows that more than half of online users listen to some form of streaming music. This number has grown from just 45 percent earlier this year. Additionally, the study breaks down how online listeners are consuming music.
Today, it is easy in most DAW software to make specific edits to correct the timing of your tracks to create tighter performances in the mixing process. Some software programs even come with specific features to do this for you. Here we look at if (and when) you should make these kinds of edits.
Soundwave is a music app that seeks to create an engaging social network for listeners. It also hopes to give artists more information about their audience. This app also makes it possible to purchase the songs directly from iTunes.
Using virtual guitar sounds can be a great resource for anyone recording at home. However, sometimes the sounds from guitar emulators don’t sound quite right in your recordings. Here are a few tips to improve these tones.
Bob Dylan may not be someone you think of as being on the forefront of the digital music revolution, but he’s just released a mobile app. The Bob Dylan Bootleg Series mobile app is a companion to his recently released Bootleg Series, Vol. 10 -- Another Self-Portrait (1969-1971). The app is the latest in a recent trend of releasing albums via mobile apps.
Many guitarists swear by tube amps, but there are many who also prefer the crisp sounds of a solid state model. Solid State Amps use electronics to provide amplification and tube amps use vacuum tubes to amplify a guitar sound. We look at the differences and advantages of each.
While most home recording studios already have surge protectors, you may want to look into buying a power conditioner. A power conditioner is an alternative to a surge protector that helps protect all of your expensive gear. Here we explore the advantages of having a power conditioner in your studio.
New reports show that music album sales are currently at unprecedented lows, while music streaming service subscriptions are rising rapidly. It is unclear if the two facts are correlated, or if the trends will continue. What this does show, however, is the current evolution of the music industry, and should be watched closely in the coming months and years.
Rdio has primarily been known for its on-demand streaming subscription service. But now the company has announced a new mobile internet radio option that will be free and not supported by ads. The move comes in an apparent bid to attract more subscribers.
With the rapid rise of smartphone and tablet adoption, mobile technology is growing by leaps and bounds. This effect is seen in the music industry recently when Pandora reported that its mobile revenue increased 92 percent over last year. Here we look at what place mobile tech may have in the music industry.
Google just introduced its new All Access Streaming music subscription service. Google’s new streaming service is called Google Play Music All Access. We take a look at what features it offers and how it may benefit independent artists.
Even technically perfect mixes don’t always sound good. Often, specific songs just require something more to really stand out. Here are a few tips you can use to create more interesting mixes.
The Great American Song Contest has awards for 50 winners in 10 categories and $10,000 in prizes. All entrants receive a detailed evaluation from their outstanding judges. The submission deadline is October 31, 2013.
Recording consoles in digital studios seem to be coming less and less common. A digital recorder is a device where you connect your incoming audio sources. We explore the advantages and disadvantages of these hardware devices.
