Pairing up with another musician can be a great way to get ideas flowing, some of the greatest songs of all time have been written by great songwriting partnerships: Lennon and McCartney, Morrissey and Marr, Chas and Dave… the list is endless. Just look in the charts, and you’ll be hard pressed to find anything that’s credited to a sole … Read More
Microphone Basics
Step in to any studio worth its salt and you’re likely to see a huge range of microphones of all different shapes and sizes. But why do producers need so many mics? Well, as it turns out, not all microphones are created equally, with some best suited for specific circumstances. And as anyone who has ever tried to ‘fix it … Read More
What is Ableton Link?
They say two heads are better than one, and in the context of music making teaming up with another musician can definitely help with the flow of ideas. Unfortunately for electronic musicians who want to work collaboratively, it’s not easy to jam like in a traditional band setting, so you miss out on that spontaneous flow of ideas that comes … Read More
5 Uses for 3D Audio
What is 3D Audio? Close your eyes and take a listen to the sounds around you. The rumble of traffic, a phone buzzing, or your colleague tapping on his keyboard. Whatever it is, you’ll just instinctively know where that sound came from. At all times your brain is locating and identifying sounds to build an auditory model of the world … Read More
How to turn your iOS Device into a Mobile Music Studio
It’s not hard to see the appeal of making music on your iPhone or iPad, being able to carry your studio in your pocket and record whenever inspiration strikes is a dream come true for busy musicians. But if you’re new to iOS music making it can be difficult to know where to start with building your very own mobile … Read More
Beginner’s Guide to iOS Music Making
Ever since the first four track tape recorders introduced musicians to the potential of being able to record outside of professional recording studios, home recording equipment has become increasingly more portable. Nowadays, countless artists make use of portable set ups, using laptops to produce hit songs in their bedrooms, on tour buses and pretty much everywhere in between. But what … Read More
AUM vs Audiobus 3 – What’s the Difference?
There’s certainly a lot of confusion online surrounding AUM and Audiobus 3 and the differences between them, with plenty of iOS musicians trying to work out which app is best for their workflow. But while there is definitely an overlap in capabilities between the two apps, they are ultimately very different beasts with different strengths. Audiobus 3 The original Audiobus … Read More
How is Technology Transforming Music Discovery?
In the days before the internet, hunting down new music was a very different process. Word of mouth, Top of the Pops and dusty record store basements were all key parts of the journey. This was back when recording and releasing music was a mysterious process, reserved only for rock gods with an endless supply of money from their record … Read More
Using an iPad for Live Music
While iPads are perfect for sketching down musical ideas on the move – or even building entire tracks – more and more iOS musicians are beginning to explore the potential of using their iPad for live music performance. Given the plethora of great instrument and effects apps available for iOS, their often minimal price tag, and the portability of the device, … Read More
iOS’ Greatest Hits
The capabilities of iOS devices in for music production have been growing rapidly since the first iPhone was released back in 2007. iOS musicians are now spoilt for choice when it comes to music making apps, from mobile DAWs to AUv3 instruments and effects, music making on iOS has never been this exciting or inspiring. But while the platform’s abilities … Read More