arts and culture

  1. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Nigerian singer and songwriter Kizz Daniel drops new single "Showa"

    Kizz Daniel (Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe), the Nigerian singer and songwriter behind the hit "Twe Twe," is back with a new track about love. The song, "Showa," is a slow jam that will get you in your feelings. It's part of a 4-track EP called TZA (Thankz Alot), and Azuka Ayzed Akaeze produced it...
  2. P

    Why do you prefer Pro Tools over other professional DAWs?

    What's the one thing that makes Avid Pro Tools stand out from other digital audio workstations or sound editing programs, and why do you keep coming back to it?
  3. P

    How do they actually layer vocals in pop choruses?

    In pop choruses, when you got like two or more vocal tracks going on (think Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe"), what's the deal? Do they just pan them hard left and right, or do they keep them both center but mess with the timing a bit, like one slightly delayed left and the other right? There...
  4. P

    Gain staging for audio mastering with Waves VU meter plugin

    Been using the Waves VU meter plugin to keep an eye on my levels. It's set to -18 by default, which apparently works well for most analog stuff. But, my online mixing class mentioned leaving -6 dB headroom for mastering. So, shouldn't I just bump the Waves audio software plugin to 6 instead of...
  5. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    DJ Premier, Russ - "Work This Out"

    Legendary hip-hop producer Christopher Edward Martin (i.e., DJ Premier) and Russ team up again on "Work This Out," the latest single from DJ Premier's upcoming album. Russ lays down heartfelt lyrics over Preemo's smooth beats, trying to mend a troubled relationship. Russ sings about crossing the...
  6. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Cassper Nyovest's upcoming single is titled "Blessed And Highly Favored"

    Cassper Nyovest just dropped a fire snippet of a new song on social media, and let me tell you, it's got "praise break" written all over it. The unreleased track is called "Blessed And Highly Favored," and from the short clip, it sounds like a hard-hitting drill banger. But Cassper ain't shy...
  7. Z

    Any good budget-friendly laptop for PreSonus Studio One?

    Hi everyone, quick question! Can anyone recommend a good, non-premium laptop that can handle PreSonus Studio One smoothly? I currently use a desktop, but inspiration strikes me often when I'm out, and I need something portable to work on the go. A few people suggested an Apple computer, but...
  8. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Tone2 is releasing Icarus3

    Tone2, a professional audio software renowned for creating award-winning plugins for music production will be releasing Icarus3 i.e., a virtual synthesizer-workstation that you can use in your favorite professional digital audio workstation e.g., Pro Tools, PreSonus Studio One, FL Studio...
  9. V

    How often do any of you use Avid Pro Tools Dynamics III plugin suite?

    Any thoughts on the Avid Pro Tools stock plugin compressor that's bundled in the Dynamics III plugin suite also how often are y'all likely to reach for Dyn3 Expander/Gate and for what purpose?
  10. Christina Maria Aguilera is penning new songs inspired by her Vegas residency

    Christina Maria Aguilera is penning new songs inspired by her Vegas residency

    American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality, Christina Maria Aguilera has revealed she's been experimenting with new sounds for her next studio album.
  11. M

    How can I offer mix and mastering services without a portfolio?

    I'm wondering how to offer mixing and mastering services when I don't have a portfolio yet. Any tips or advice would be super helpful. Thanks!
  12. A

    What is the best Waves plugin to get my vocals to sit well in the mix?

    Which Waves plugin helps my vocals sit well in the mix?
  13. A

    Apple Logic Pro latency issues

    Hey, I've opened up a project I worked on last night, and everything was good. But now, when I reopened it to record the final part, I was facing latency issues. Nothing's changed, I haven't changed any settings, I just saved and closed the project, and then reopened it. My buffer's set to 1024...
  14. G

    Any tips on getting that super low vocal sound in EDM or pop?

    How do you get that super low vocal sound in EDM or pop music?
  15. B

    Is learning how to use FL Studio DAW on Skillshare worth it?

    Is it worthwhile to learn how to use FL Studio DAW on Skillshare?
  16. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    How to create a sub bass drum with PreSonus Studio One's Tone Generator

    Kick drum recordings can be challenging, and you can discover your recorded or sampled bass drums just don't sound right when mixing a track. Well, common methods that you could employ to resolve this such as namely: drum layering, drum replacement, or using a tone generator digital audio...
  17. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Macky 2 - "Tiki Taka" feat. Chef 187

    Zambian hip-hop recording artist Macky 2 unleashes his eagerly anticipated single, "Tiki Taka," featuring his younger sibling Chef 187 and produced by Mag44. This track is without a doubt a pulsating testament to the transformative power of relentless effort and unwavering resolve.
  18. H

    Extracting sample elements with Fruity Parametric EQ

    How do you guys extract or isolate certain elements from a sample in FL Studio? Personally, I utilize Fruity Parametric EQ 2 to extract bass lines and apply additional filters to make it more pronounced.
  19. Boosie BadAzz on celebrity crushes, house arrest, respecting his ratchetness and more

    Boosie BadAzz on celebrity crushes, house arrest, respecting his ratchetness and more

    Hip-hop artist Boosie BadAzz (Torence Ivy Hatch Jr.) sat down with the Breakfast Club Power 105.1 to discuss some on of the issues in regards to house arrest, respecting his ratchetness and of course celebrity crushes.
  20. J

    Does Avid Pro Tools Intro contain unlimited audio tracks?

    I'm considering Pro Tools Intro as a professional DAW option for mixing and mastering my music. However, I'm concerned about the track limit if you know what I mean.
Top