What is Bedroom Pop?
Bedroom pop’s signature sound includes soft vocals and moving melodies that capture listeners. Learn more about the history and components of bedroom pop. Read the post.
Audio Recording
Our studio and recording tips offer insight on acoustics, microphones, producing, gear, plug ins, and everything in between.
How to Sample Music
Learn techniques, tools, and legal considerations for using and creating unique, captivating, and legal music samples. Read the post.
Digital vs. Analog Audio Quality: Which is Better?
Despite the adoption of digital audio recording and playback, there are numerous listeners who prefer vinyl records and old-school analog equipment. Read the post.
6 Music Production Tips to Make Great Music
These expert music production tips and techniques will enhance your recordings and expand your production skills. Read the post.
What is Audio Bitrate, and How Does it Impact Audio Quality?
Do you want to know how you can have the best sound quality? Read to learn about audio bitrate and its importance in determining sound quality. Read the post.
How to Make an Album: The Beginner’s Guide
There are a lot of elements that go into making an album. Read on to learn more about music production from start to finish with Disc Makers. Read the post.
Why every indie artist should record a solo album
Recording a solo album can expose weaknesses and push your limits — which are two great reasons to give it a try. Read the post.
Avoid overproducing your music
If you’re not paying attention, it’s easy to go overboard editing, processing, and tweaking your recordings-in-progress. Here’s some advice on how to make your productions sound their best — and knowing when to stop. Read the post.
Using compressors and limiters in your home studio
Using compressors and limiters when recording and mixing allows you to smooth out passages to better control a track. Read the post.
Using reverb and delay: Lessons from six classic tracks
One way to better understand the adept use of recording techniques is to study classic hits. We’ve got six examples of expertly crafted songs that showcase creative use of reverb and delay. Read the post.
Producing a new track? Don’t take a day off.
When producing a new track, try working on it — even for a very short time — every single day until it’s done. Read the post.
How to produce with soft synths
Software synthesizers can open up huge musical possibilities when you’re producing music. Here’s how to get started. Read the post.
How to alter pre-made loops to get a customized sound
Pre-made loops are great tools for creative inspiration while you’re recording. A few simple techniques can help make them sound less like stock sounds and more like you. Read the post.
Home studio recording: How to record and mix
From mic placement tips to prepping for a recording session, these home recording posts from the Disc Makers Blog offer insights for recording and mixing in your home studio. Read and enjoy.
Your 90-day record-release plan
This post is excerpted from The 90-Day Album Release guide, which helps you plan and organize all the events and decisions that go into making an album — from day one in the studio to your continuing sales and promotion efforts. Read the post.