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EDM

music producer listening to a pre-made loop

How to alter pre-made loops to get a customized sound

August 3, 2022August 4, 2022 Michael Gallant

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.

music with loops

Producing music with loops? Find a way to make them your own.

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 Michael Gallant

When creating music with loops from libraries, taking the time to customize and personalize will make your music more your own. Read More.

better audio mixes

How to make better audio mixes with panning

December 16, 2016August 2, 2022 Izotope

These nine tips will help you understand how panning can help add width, space, and depth – and generally help you make better audio mixes in your home studio. Read More.

A great EDM production tip is to listen closely

Improve your EDM production skills with close listening

September 21, 2016February 5, 2019 Niall McCallum

Whatever your style of music, understanding how great music is crafted, layer by layer, will help you become a better producer. The technique of close listening can help. Read more.

EDM: the fashionable end of the music spectrum

April 7, 2015April 21, 2015 Michael Gallant

EDM fashionistasStudying the differences will help you know where to draw influences from and what your audience is looking for. Drum and Bass sounds completely different from Electro which is completely different than House and Dubstep and Techno. Each genre has a completely different feel and production aesthetic. Read more.

Twelve EDM production tips

Twelve EDM production tips for producing massive and original dance music

April 1, 2015March 14, 2018 Michael Gallant

Anyone can open GarageBand, drag a few drum and synth loops in, and create some something that resembles electronic dance music. But according to producer Francis Preve, there’s a world of difference between electronic music that is“constructed” and that which is created with expertise and inspiration. Read more.

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