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Ringtones – still topping the charts

by Disc Makers January 31, 2012

RingtonesDid you know ringtones make up 1/3 of online music revenue? Did you know ringtones can go platinum? The folks at MusicProductionSchools.net put together this infographic that spells out some fun and interesting facts about ringtones. Check out the entire infographic.

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: January 2012

by Disc Makers January 30, 2012

Two Steps From HellTwo Steps From HellMadison RisingCheck out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in January: See all 10…

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Sing Me a Story – song collaboration with a big heart

by Disc Makers January 27, 2012

Sing Me a StoryIf you’re a songwriter looking to do something special for a youngster, here’s an organization worth checking out. Sing Me a Story is a program that gives children in hospitals, orphanages, and youth organizations around the world the chance to write and illustrate stories about anything they want – childhood memories, people they know, stories they’ve invented – it’s up to the child. Through Sing Me A Story’s network, these stories are distributed to songwriters, who turn them into songs. Read more…

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Desktop Wallpaper – February Edition

by Disc Makers January 26, 2012

February Desktop WallpaperThe talented designers in our Design Studio created twelve original works of art (one for each month) that feature some of our favorite songs. Each month we will post a new design, in six common desktop sizes, so you can use them as your desktop wallpaper. February’s wallpaper features “99 Red Balloons (99 Luftballons)” by Nena! Click here to get yours!

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Mastering Gear Overview

by Disc Makers January 10, 2012

Brian Lipski, who heads the dedicated group of audio engineers in the SoundLab Mastering Suite at Disc Makers, explains some of the basics about post-production mastering and the gear used in the process – either in your home studio or in a professional environment like the SoundLab. View video…

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: December 2011

by Disc Makers December 29, 2011

Two Steps From HellGeorge DonaldsonRed MollyCheck out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in December: See all 10…

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Desktop Wallpaper – January Edition

by Disc Makers December 28, 2011

January Desktop WallpaperThe talented designers in our Design Studio created twelve original works of art (one for each month) that feature some of our favorite songs. Each month we will post a new design, in six common desktop sizes, so you can use them as your desktop wallpaper. January’s wallpaper features “In A White Room” by Cream! Click here to get yours!

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: November 2011

by Disc Makers November 23, 2011

David M. BaileyTom ChapinDoughboyz CashoutCheck out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in November: See all 10…

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Desktop Wallpaper – December Edition

by Disc Makers November 23, 2011

December Desktop WallpaperThe talented designers in our Design Studio created twelve original works of art (one for each month) that feature the cities where Disc Makers offices are located. Each month we will post a new design, in six common desktop sizes, so you can use them as your desktop wallpaper. December’s wallpaper features New York! Click here to get yours!

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: October 2011

by Disc Makers October 31, 2011

George DonaldsonPale Blue JakBrian Brushwood & Justin Robert YoungCheck out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in October: See all 10…

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Desktop Wallpaper – November Edition

by Disc Makers October 25, 2011

November Desktop WallpaperThe talented designers in our Design Studio created twelve original works of art (one for each month) that feature the cities where Disc Makers offices are located. Each month we will post a new design, in six common desktop sizes, so you can use them as your desktop wallpaper. November’s wallpaper features Chicago! Click here to get yours!

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Basic Mic Techniques for Recording Acoustic and Electric Guitars

by Disc Makers October 18, 2011

Doug and Tom from the SoundLab at Disc Makers put this fabulous video together that walks you through some of the basics for recording great guitar tones in your home studio. Getting a great tone on tape is the first step to making a great recording – check it out and learn about mics, tips on mic placement, Pro Tools, working with amplifiers, and more. Read more…

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: September 2011

by Disc Makers September 30, 2011

Michael GrimmGeorge DonaldsonTwo Steps From HellCheck out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in September: See all 10…

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Holiday Sales – Do Something Special

by Disc Makers September 28, 2011

The Christmas/holiday season is the time when retailers make the bulk of the their yearly sales and profits, and the music industry is no different. CD and music sales peak in the last months of the year, and whether you have a holiday theme to your album or a Christmas song added to your playlist or not, there are plenty of things you can do to make the holidays translate to a profitable season for you and your act. Read more…

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Desktop Wallpaper – October Edition

by Disc Makers September 28, 2011

October Desktop WallpaperThe talented designers in our Design Studio created twelve original works of art (one for each month) that feature the cities where Disc Makers offices are located. Each month we will post a new design, in six common desktop sizes, so you can use them as your desktop wallpaper. October’s wallpaper features Portland! Click here to get yours!

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