As an avid music listener and maker, it has been interesting to look back through the history of music availability and the changing formats in which music has been presented. With the advent of internet and computers especially into the 1990s, it introduced an entirely new way of storing music. There are two different categories…
Are you looking to invoke nostalgia for the pop-culture of the past? Need a music video to match your new vaporwave tune? Maybe you just want an introduction into aesthetic design. Look no further. Today we take you through the whole process of how you can make your own vaporwave video using Adobe Premiere Pro. …
When it comes to creating and selling royalty-free music online, I must admit that, until recently, I was only vaguely aware of the concept. But, as a musician and someone who is always trying to explore new potential money-making ideas, there comes a time where such ideas enter your awareness and you ponder them. Sometimes…
In this day and age, being a working musician requires you to be aware of several new business models which can bring potential success, many of which involve the online world. One of those avenues that business-savvy musicians are looking at is producing royalty-free music in various styles and made available through online distributors, connecting…
As my mixing has progressed over the years I have found my mixes started to translate a lot better with some master bus or parallel compression, or both. Not to say my mixes were bad before, but I realised after a while that the mix is often as important as all the sweating you can…
When it comes to audio file formats, there are basically two types: lossless, and lossy. Lossless audio retains all of the original quality from whatever source it came from, whether it be compact disc, tape, vinyl, or something else. Lossy audio sacrifices quality so that it can save space, resulting in a smaller and more…
In this article, we review some of the best headphones for binaural beats, and how to go about choosing them based on specific criteria to optimize your experience with them.. You've probably heard about the benefits of listening to binaural beats for the purposes of enhanced meditation, improving creativity, focus, as well as productivity. Musical…
Today I'll be reviewing the KEF LS50 wireless speakers, which are high end pro audio speakers that are best appreciated by audiophiles such as myself. Hence, I've been saving up for these speakers for months and they finally shipped last week. So, I'm excited to talk about them, as you can imagine. These speakers are by…
Hey guys, YC here. Today was a good day. I got up, fed my cat, had some coffee and sloppy joe's for breakfast, and then conducted an interview with beat-maker and online marketer Daniel Hartnett, the man behind The Corporatethief Beats. I came across Daniel while doing research on how to better use Twitter to…
Studio monitors, otherwise known as audio monitor speakers, are a vital part of the studio set up. Audio monitor speakers give a clearer sound than regular home speakers. They allow people in the studio to hear more details of the track they are creating. A studio monitor lets you hear your music at a great…