Quincy Jones lived a life almost too impossible to believe. His successes, struggles, and profound creativity, can teach us a lot about the true power of music Quincy Jones, one of the great musical geniuses of the 20th century has passed away at the age of 91. A polymath, hitmaker, entrepreneur, industry mogul, [...]
Native Instruments has updated the software for its long-running Maschine beatmaking and production device. The new interface adds stem separation, allowing users to isolate vocals, instrumentals, drums, basslines and more, before re-sampling and chopping them up, without having access to the multi-track studio stems. Maschine 3’s stem separation is powered by iZotope’s RX [...]
Stock up your samples folder and find new inspiration without opening your wallet. There are millions of sample packs available online right now — from archives of old sample CDs from the 90s, right through to daily-updated sample pack platforms and artists releasing sounds on a Patreon page. This is awesome for creators wanting to manipulate [...]
Ready to transform your favorite track into something uniquely yours? This step-by-step guide will take you through the remixing process, from selecting the perfect song to adding your personal creative touches, helping you craft a remix that truly shines. Remixing is an art form that lets you take an existing track and breathe new [...]
This step-by-step guide will help you craft your own Afro House track in any DAW, complete with sound suggestions, sample packs, templates, and plugin recommendations. Afro House is an evolving genre blending African-inspired rhythms with modern electronic beats, made popular by artists like Black Coffee, Keinemusik, Caiiro, and Alex Wann. This guide will walk you through creating your own Afro [...]
If you’re writing music for nightclub DJs, there is a formula you need to employ if you want them to play your tracks to a dance-floor. Here’s how to set up your tracks for success. Dropping science The term ‘Dance Music’ can relate to anything from Techno to EDM, House Music to Drum n’ [...]
The Recording Academy has announced new rules to address the evolving landscape. Harvey Mason Jr., the CEO of the recording academy, says the organization aims to navigate the complexities and controversies surrounding AI’s role in music production. Recent announcements reflect the industry’s struggle to adapt to AI and seek to ensure fairness and transparency. Artificial Intelligence’s controversial [...]
