Lost sessions and life lessons: why setbacks in music matter
Last week I lost an entire evening’s work. I’d been working on what was probably the best music I’ve ever made – a 16-bar loop with bass and drums that hit just hit all the right frequencies. The groove had weight, the sound design felt original, and I knew I was onto something special. Then […]
Parallel Processing: Add Power Without Clutter
Many producers over-process their sounds, creating mixes that are suffocating. Parallel processing delivers weight without mud, aggression without artifacts. It’s how pro engineers achieve larger-than-life sounds that still breathe. Let’s explore how to do it properly. Why Parallel Processing Works Instead of applying effects directly, you duplicate your signal, process the copy, and then blend […]
Level Up Your Sound: Headphones, Monitors, and the Truth About Room Treatment
Whether you’re crafting a bass-heavy Drum & Bass banger, weaving hypnotic House loops, or sculpting a Techno groove ready for the dancefloor, one thing’s for sure: your monitoring setup is mission-critical. It’s the lens through which you perceive your music, and if that lens is distorted, you’re essentially producing blindfolded. Think of it this way: if you […]
Time Management and the Creative Process: How to Stay Productive Without Killing Your Flow
Time. It’s a producer’s most valuable resource, and arguably the easiest to squander. Ever sat down to make music, only to find yourself hours later, deep in a rabbit hole of preset surfing, snare tweaking, DM responding, or tutorial watching… with nothing to show for it? You’re not alone. The truth is, creativity thrives on […]
Layering Like a Pro: Make Your Drums and Bass Hit Harder
You don’t need top-of-the-line studio monitors to feel when a track hits just right. The low-end is tight and powerful. The kick and bass feel glued together. The groove punches you right in the chest. It works on massive club sound systems, intimate headphones, and even in a car with blown-out speakers. But getting your drums and bass to […]
How I Escaped Loop Land and Started Finishing Tracks
For ages, I was stuck in loop land. Cool 8-bar ideas piling up, dozens of projects abandoned on my hard drive – but nothing finished. No tracks signed. Nothing for my DJ sets. It was frustrating, and honestly, it made me question whether I was a “real” producer. Sound familiar? Let’s talk about how I […]
Level Up Your Production with a Consistent Routine
Hey Producers, We all chase that elusive spark of inspiration, scouring for new plugins, secret techniques, and killer sample packs (like the ones we offer, of course!). But there’s a secret weapon that’s even more powerful: a consistent routine. Whether you’re crafting speaker-shaking Techno, intricate Drum & Bass, or hypnotic House, consistency is the engine […]
Charting Your Course: Navigating the Music Industry’s Realities
Hey Producers, This week, I saw a thread online that really got me thinking. It was someone expressing the frustration that making it in the music industry feels impossible without either unlimited funds or a massive amount of luck. It’s easy to get discouraged by that sentiment, but I wanted to offer a different perspective, […]
Common mistakes new producers make (and how to fix them)
Starting your music production journey is exciting, but it’s also easy to fall into bad habits or waste time on the wrong things. Whether you’re trying to make your first Drum and Bass track or experimenting with House or Techno, knowing what to avoid can fast-track your progress. In this post, we’ll go over some […]
Why Limitations Make You a Better Producer
When you’re deep into music production, it’s easy to believe the next plugin, synth, or piece of gear is the missing piece. We’ve all been there – scrolling through studio tours on YouTube, wondering how that artist’s setup sounds so polished. But what if I told you that the real breakthrough doesn’t come from having […]