Erin Barra

Live Effects Processing with Stutter Edit 2

Live Effects Processing with Stutter Edit 2

Stutter Edit 2  can create some of the most epic and intricate musical moments you can imagine, pulling your listener in further. But Stutter Edit 2 isn’t...

5 Ways to Texturize Background Vocals

5 Ways to Texturize Background Vocals

Background vocals are special. They sit further back in the mix, playing a supportive role from a sonic standpoint, and an important compositional role as a...

3 Quick Ways to Create Transitions with Stutter Edit 2

3 Quick Ways to Create Transitions with Stutter Edit 2

Stutter Edit 2  is the latest version of a powerful and playful plug-in that allows you to chop, twist, stutter, toss your audio up into the air, and drop it...

File Management and Organization for Music Production

File Management and Organization for Music Production

One of the best things you can do to streamline your music production process is to design your creative space in a way that promotes a smooth workflow....

MPE: MIDI Polyphonic Expression Explained

MPE: MIDI Polyphonic Expression Explained

Recently, we took a deep-dive into what MIDI data is and how it works. Continuing this conversation, we’re going to look at MPE data and the technology...

Sonic Imaging: A Brief History

Sonic Imaging: A Brief History

The way we experience and listen to music has been evolving rapidly ever since Alexander Graham Bell invented the wax cylinder in 1877. As consumers or...

MIDI Data: What It Is and How to Use It

MIDI Data: What It Is and How to Use It

MIDI (pronounced mid-e) stands for Music Instrument Digital Interface. It’s a mouthful when called by its full name, and 99% of the time you’ll hear the...

How to Choose the Right DAW for Songwriters

How to Choose the Right DAW for Songwriters

Songwriting might be a creative practice, but today’s songwriters live in a digital age where technology is also a part of the process. Whether you’re recording...