The Art of Sampling: How to Flip Hidden Gems into Unforgettable Tracks
Sampling is more than just lifting sounds – it’s an art form. From hip-hop to house, some of the most groundbreaking tracks in music history were built on clever sample manipulation. Artists like Daft Punk, Fatboy Slim, and J Dilla mastered the craft of flipping obscure records into fresh, genre-defining productions. But how do you […]
Maximising the Value of Feedback
How to Use Feedback to Improve Your Music Production: A Guide for Music Producers As music creators, we often view our work as an extension of ourselves. This emotional attachment can make receiving unfavourable feedback feel like a personal attack. However, feedback – whether positive or negative – can be a valuable tool in improving […]
The “Nicheless” Producer Approach
When it comes to music production, the traditional advice often says, “Find your niche and stick to it.” While this may be true for building an audience, experimenting outside your main genre is one of the fastest ways to level up your music production skills and develop a truly unique sound. Why Experimenting with Different […]
Creative Momentum
Producer Insight Creative Momentum Creativity isn’t always instant – it builds over time. After a break, it can often take a week or two to regain momentum. I know I’m back in the flow when I’m fully absorbed in creating, unable to step away. Some of my strongest ideas emerge when I’m exhausted. Pushing through […]
Building a self-curated sound library
Producer Insight: Building a self-curated sound library In our recent blog post, we discussed how to organise your sample library. This week, we’ll dive into creating one from scratch. For years, I started every project fresh – new drum rhythms, bass sounds, and synth patches. While this was creative, I neglected a crucial step: bouncing out […]
Mastering the art of finishing tracks quickly
Producer insight: mastering the art of finishing tracks quickly If there’s one skill that can take your music production to the next level, it’s the ability to finish tracks quickly. Spending endless hours perfecting a single track can be rewarding, but over time, it can also hold back your overall growth and output. Learning to […]
