If you’ve ever wondered why some songs sound polished and professional while others feel unbalanced and messy, the answer often comes down to one essential tool: audio compression. As someone who’s been producing beats for my website, Luke Mounthill Beats since 2017, I’ve learned that compression is the secret ingredient that transforms amateur recordings into […]
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Trying to break into the music industry can be frustrating if you’re an aspiring artist looking to land your first record deal. You’ll encounter plenty of rejection when sending samples to music executives and may find that folks overlook your efforts in favor of more trendy bands and artists. Rather than seeing rejections as failures,
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Creating the perfect home music space involves more than just placing a few speakers and instruments in a room. It’s about designing an environment that enhances sound quality, provides comfort, and inspires creativity. Whether you’re a passionate musician, an avid listener, or a casual enthusiast, optimizing your home music space can elevate your experience. Here’s
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Why a lack of inspiration needn’t be a blocker to songwriting & music production. lately, I’ve been struggling to write and produce music. I have the odd idea here and there, but nothing like the volume of ideas I used to have. And no ideas equals nothing is produced, right? So what’s to be done?
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Not sure where to start when it comes to building a recording studio? Don’t worry; the below blog will tell you everything you need to know to build the ultimate home recording studio, whatever your budget. From setting a budget (and sticking to it) to picking the perfect space for your recording needs, read on
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After using GarageBand for iPad for almost 2 years, here are the top 5 missing features I’ve noticed along the way, with workarounds. Is it still the best DAW experience out there? GarageBand for iPad missing feature #1. No Track Routing or Grouping. Track routing (or bussing) is a really useful feature, for example, to
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The last couple of decades has seen music production become gradually more accessible. Between more affordable equipment and Recording Music at a Professional Level From An At-Home Studio Nevertheless, you still need to make sure your audience gets the highest quality audio you can provide them with. This means that no matter how do-it-yourself (DIY)
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