music production

Time Off Audio just launched dime [tt], a plugin host that splits your input signal into transient and tonal parts. You can add your music production effects (VST3/AU) to either side. Customize the split with Sensitivity and Decay controls. Try out each side, balance their outputs, and use the...

G-Sonique just updated Ultrabass MX4/4 with VST3 and native x64-bit VST versions. If you have the 32-bit version, you get this update for free! Ultrabass MX4/4 is a bass synth that fits every 4/4 dance music style bassline. Whether you're into uplifting trance, psytrance, goa trance...

First, a scale is a series of notes ordered by pitch. A minor scale has a sadder or more emotional sound than a major scale. Scales are used extensively in different music styles to create certain moods. There are three main types of minor scales: natural, harmonic, and melodic. Let's check them...

How do you know if your mix has phase issues? Is it possible to do one stereo recording and two mics?

How do I set the PreSonus Studio one to 3/4? I've only used 4/4 before.

The natural G minor scale follows a pattern of whole steps (tones) and half steps (semitones). The sequence is: Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole The notes in the natural G minor scale are: G, A, B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G This scale uses the same notes when going up and down Harmonic G...

MusicDevelopments has a new version of Fyler. Fyler is a handy file manager for Windows users who work with media and metadata. It helps you manage audio, MIDI, images, videos, MP3s, and other media files. The latest version now works with Windows ARM64 devices and includes bug fixes. With...

DJ Swivel's new plugin, HitStrip, makes music production easier. It's a channel strip with nine effects and three EQ types, all on one screen. HitStrip uses very little processing power, so you can use it on many tracks without slowing down your computer. Rundown of DJ Swivel's HitStrip This...

TrackPlug 7 makes pro-level audio editing easy. Clean up noise, shape your sound with powerful EQ and compression, and add warmth with tube saturation. Flexible routing and advanced metering give you total control.

Should we roll off the bass and kick low frequencies with EQ?

Sjoerd van Kreel made the Firefly Synth better. The free music plugin is now at version 1.9.7. Firefly Synth updates Bugs have been fixed where CV-to-envelope modulation did not consider the voice start sample position within the block, and the graph did not display modulation correctly when...

Both FM synths, Exakt and the free Exakt Lite by Sonicbits, have new updates. What's new in Exakt 1.1.0 Vintage equipment was loved for its DAC (digital-to-analog converter). Many used 12-bit conversion. These DACs were often non-linear, creating artifacts, aliasing, and subtle distortion...

There are three types of E minor scales: Natural E minor Harmonic E minor Melodic E minor Natural E minor The Natural E minor scale is the most basic form. It has seven notes. Here are the notes in the Natural E minor scale: E F♯ (F sharp) G A B C D E harmonic minor scale The E harmonic...

The first thing to know about major scales is that they start and end on the same note but at different octaves. For example, the C major scale starts on a low C and ends on a higher C. Every major scale uses a pattern of whole and half steps between notes. A half step means moving from one...

Have you ever wondered how sad or mysterious music feels? It's all thanks to minor scales! Let's explore three types: natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales. Think of a scale like a ladder. Each step is a note. Minor scales have a special sound different from "happy" major scales. 1...

The D minor scale is a musical scale that starts on the note D. It is a common scale in many types of music. Like other minor scales, it has a special sound that differentiates it from major scales. This is because it has a different pattern of whole steps (W) and half steps (H) between the...

ZAK Sound's Sapphire Guitar 2 transforms guitar samples into atmospheric textures and pads. Its dual-layer engine, customizable arpeggiators, and effects suite allow producers to create diverse soundscapes, from ambient pads to evolving textures, perfect for electronic and experimental music...

Killihu recently launched a new tool called Capture Audio for Ableton Live. This handy feature lets you easily capture audio and add it directly to your project with just one click. It works like the existing Capture MIDI feature but is designed for audio inputs. Overview of Capture Audio for...

When you listen to music, you might notice that some songs sound happy while others feel sad. This difference in mood often comes from the type of scale used in the music. The major and minor scales in Western music are the two most common. A scale in music is a series of notes that go up or...

The natural minor scale, also known simply as the minor scale, is the most basic form of the minor scale. It consists of seven notes with a particular arrangement of spaces (or intervals) between them. Here is how you can build or play the C natural minor scale: Start at the note C. Move to D...