The 808 is one of the most popular and recognizable sounds in the world of trap music, hip-hop, and electronic music. We’d go as far as saying it is one of the top 10 most influential sounds of all time, and it's only become more famous in recent years. Not only does the 808 have an...

Whether used heavily to create a mix with three-dimensional depth from front to back, or lightly to glue a mix together, reverb is a crucial tool for music production. Of course, when over-used, reverb can completely destroy a mix. And using the wrong reverb can be worse than using no...

There is no audio tool quite like the compressor. Compressors are incredibly versatile mixing and production tools for coloration, glue, and dynamic control. With so many digital compressor VSTs on the market today, however, finding the right one for the job can be quite difficult....

On the hunt for some of the best limiter plugins on the market today?

Limiting is often the last stage in the mastering process prior to dithering. It is a process that requires a lot of care and consideration. Using a limiter poorly, or the wrong type of limiter and general can give...

Beyond ambient or orchestral styles of music, drums are the backbeat of most types of modern music.

When drum machines first came about in the late 20th century, they had very particular sounds built in. A drum machine could be classified by its unique sounds, rhythms, and sequences....

In early 2021, Reason Studios announced Reason+, a new way to gain access to the Reason DAW ecosystem. In this Reason+ review, I'm going to help you figure out if Reason+ is a good choice for you.

One thing to note is that Reason+ will be constantly evolving as new Rack Extensions and...

One ironic thing in modern music production is many of us have collectively decided to forgo the cold yet pristine nature of the digital realm for the retro uncertainty of lo-fi. Of course, we search endlessly for that sweet lo-fi sound because there is nothing that can transport us to a...

If you’re in the market for a sampler VST, stop whatever you’re doing, put down whatever you’re holding and spend 5 minutes to read this article because it’s the most important article you can read on the best sampler VSTs. You should be well informed on the best...

If you want to affordably master your music online without the need for any special software or training, LANDR (affiliate link) should be one of the first online mastering services you consider. You can hear the results for yourself further down this review, but the overall take away of...

In this BandLab master review, you'll learn:

• What is online mastering
• What makes BandLab's online mastering unique
• Additional services offered by BandLab
• Hear 2 real demos of BandLab online mastering
• BandLab pricing and whether BandLab is worth it
• What...

Frustrated that your modern music productions sound clinical, compared  to the warm, lush tones of your favorite albums? A tape saturation plugin might be just what the doctor ordered! I’ve compiled a list of the best tape emulation plugins around, guaranteed to give your mixes...

Have you ever wondered what that strange robotic sound is on classic tracks such as, “Let’s Groove Tonight” by Earth Wind & Fire, “Intergalactic” by Beastie Boys or “Mr. Roboto” by Styx? That is the iconic sound of a vocoder. Vocoders have been...