Music production

Music production is an artform that evolves with new technology, workflows, and techniques. Browse through our music production tips below to help you adapt and stay innovative.

5 Ways to Boost Bass in a Mix

5 Ways to Boost Bass in a Mix

This article references a previous version of Neutron. Learn about  Neutron 5  and its powerful features including Assistant View, Target...

Sampling Your Samples: Why You Should Try It

Sampling Your Samples: Why You Should Try It

Sampling, by its very nature, is an experimental process. One finds a sound, records, and manipulates it for the desired effect. Some samples are simple, like...

Create a Massive Synth by Layering Multiple Sounds

Create a Massive Synth by Layering Multiple Sounds

In crafting sounds, many synthesists probably return again and again to their favorite original patches or even presets, tweaking the parameters here...

Simple FM Synthesis: Sine Waves and Processors

Simple FM Synthesis: Sine Waves and Processors

We often overestimate what we need in sound design. Sure we can use complex waveshapes and crazy processors, but we can reduce the process drastically...

An Introduction to Microtonal Music

An Introduction to Microtonal Music

A few years ago, Korg released its Monologue synth, and one of the features that excited many was its microtuning feature for making microtonal music....

5 Real-World Tips for Using iZotope Assistive Audio Technology

5 Real-World Tips for Using iZotope Assistive Audio Technology

This article references previous versions of Ozone and Neutron. Learn about the latest versions included in Music Production Suite 5...

6 Tips for Learning a Reverb Plug-in

6 Tips for Learning a Reverb Plug-in

No one would fault you for thinking reverb plug-ins are tough to learn: they have idiosyncratic controls that are often different between manufacturers....

Noise Reduction Tips: When Does Noise Help or Harm a Mix

Noise Reduction Tips: When Does Noise Help or Harm a Mix

From tire screeches to dog barks and public transit beeps, noise is a consistent fixture of the city soundscape. While these sounds tend to blend into the...

Learning Exponential Audio Plug-ins for Music Production through Presets

Learning Exponential Audio Plug-ins for Music Production through Presets

Exponential Audio offers several reverb plug-ins that make a great addition to any music producer’s toolkit. These plug-ins offer lush-sounding reverbs and...

Using Exponential Audio Reverbs in Music Production

Using Exponential Audio Reverbs in Music Production

In the video below, learn how to use reverb software from Exponential Audio for music production. Discover how to enhance the elements of a mix...

Soft Synth Essentials: Oscillators, Envelopes, and Filters

Soft Synth Essentials: Oscillators, Envelopes, and Filters

It’s the twenty-first century. You can compose, produce, mix, master, and release a track, all from one computer, with hundreds of amazing products out...

5 Times to Use VocalSynth 2 in a Mix

5 Times to Use VocalSynth 2 in a Mix

If you use VocalSynth 2 or have watched our tutorials for it, you already know it’s a versatile effects engine capable of everything from subtle voice...