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Being a music producer in 2023 means you have to wear a lot of hats. While there's definitely been a shift in the definition of what a music producer is, from someone who works in a studio directing other musicians and bands to someone who works solo producing their own music, we can learn a lot from what the traditional definition of a music producer is. Back in the day, music producers would be people who worked in a music studio, and it would be their job to get the best out of the musicians, ensuring the recording goes smoothly, and making...

These days, being a music producer means so much more than it used to. In days gone by, the producer's job was to turn up at the studio, tell the artists what to do and get a good recording out of them, but nowadays it's taken on a whole new meaning, which gives us so much more baggage to deal with when it comes to our own music! You're essentially responsible for everything when it comes to your own music; sourcing (or creating) artwork, promoting it, mixing and mastering, and of course - writing the music itself. But what do...

How many times have you been in the flow of making a tune, only to have your creativity and inspiration come grinding to a halt as you scroll through a folder containg 150 different Kick samples?  This is something I have persistently struggled with through my music making career, not least because the upgrade to a new computer inevitably leads to me putting of organising my samples on a new machine for months. Many people who aren't versed in music production probably fail to appreciate how daunting it can be to have practically limitless possibilities for your sounds. I've spoken...

Music is inherently an artform that is best when shared, it brings people together, allows for great catharsis from the point of view of both the musician and the audience, and also has the ability to create an intensely emotional experience. These can range from heartbreak to euphoria, anger or passiveness. Essentially, music is a medium through which we share emotions and ideas with other people. So in order for that goal to be achieved, we need an audience, people who are listening to your music. When you're a music producer starting out your journey, and you want to get...

FL Studio started its life humbly. Originally called Fruity Loops, the name suggests less of a workstation and more of a plaything. Now, FL Studio is over 20 years old, and has had many updates and new versions since its original release as a four-track MIDI drum machine. Now boasting its own comprehensive selection of effects, instruments and add-ons, FL Studio is a serious contender in the professional sphere of music production. Indeed, many pros use it to create their tracks. Despite how it is often portrayed as somehow less than other DAWs, as something that only the hobbyist uses, someone who is...