Unless you live in a secluded house, far away in a forest somewhere, you need a solid pair of studio headphones as a music producer. But which are the 7 best studio headphones for music production and mixing in 2023? Well, buckle up. In this article, we'll give you seven pairs of fantastic headphones, that work as good for mixing as they do for music production. Why You Need A Great Pair Of Studio Headphones A pair of reference headphones are a vital piece of gear for any music producer. With them, you can stop worrying about what time you want to...

Do you wonder how to EQ to make your music sound the best it possibly can? Using an equalizer is a large part of music production and the mixing process. It removes problematic frequencies, helping sounds pop-through in the mix, and highlights the good stuff. However, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. When Google-searching "how to EQ," you're met with information from hundreds of sources, telling you how to EQ in different ways. While the general advice is good, many producers take the techniques to their extremes, ultimately destroying their music. Luckily, these mistakes are very easily fixable. And...

How do you make better arrangements? The arrangement is everything in music. It's the layout, bones, and structure of your creations. It’s what makes people listen and, more importantly – rave about how awesome your music is to their friends. But even if you know the basics of structuring a track, you want to know how you can add that bit of extra oomph to make your music juicer, right? Luckily, there are four easy ways to arrange your music like a professional. And in this article, we’ll share them all with you now. Let's dive in... 1. Use Automations Not...

Are you feeling stuck, like you’re not becoming better? Many music producers feel the same way, and some get stuck in that mindset for years. It’s terrible to feel like you're not progressing, doing the same thing over and over without any new, tangible results. How do you become a better producer? Luckily, there are ways to combat these frustrating feelings of not improving. There are ways you can make music easier, faster, and better – becoming a better producer for every minute you spend in your studio. Let’s dive in and discover what these four things you must fix to...

Janus Rasmussen is the name of great Faroe Island born music producer who currently resides in the cold north of Reykjavík, Iceland. With long and vast musical experience spanning many different genres, he's been a singer in an electro-pop band, is part of KIASMOS and now focuses wholeheartedly on his solo project. Following his successful debut EP "Vín" released in 2019, a journey of organic textures, hauntingly beautiful melodies and dark soundscapes, he just released his second single, "Neyð." And we have one word for it. Mindblowing.   Interview: Janus Rasmussen Of course, we wanted to learn the secrets behind Janus masterful sounds. How does...

  After listening to music for your whole life, you’ve finally decided to start making music yourself. Wohoo! But after looking at your favorite music artist's studios, you start wondering... what music gear do you need to make music? That’s a very good question. By looking at the all crazy spaceship looking studios (like the studio of PML's Attila Hanak above), it’s easy to assume that you need similar gear to make excellent music. Luckily, that’s not the case at all. Even though high-end gear with sexy lights and functionality is a ton of fun (trust me, it is), musical results...

  How do you write better music, faster? That’s a question many producers ask themselves daily. It often comes from the frustration that your music creation process is slow, causing you to get stuck and often abandon projects. Is this you? It might be. We all have our slower days, but if you always have them – that's a problem. The good news is that you can change this very quickly. You just need to learn the right skills and techniques – adopting a new mindset to start pumping out music, flowing with creativity. So without further ado, let’s explore...

In this video, we are remaking a Progressive House track in the Style of RY X "Dawn" (Tinlicker Remix) using only Ableton Live 10 stock effects, instruments and Serum plus a free duduk plugin from taqsim. We are re-writing the track in C-Minor and having a walk through the elements of the track as well as some general thoughts on Arrangement, Groove and Harmonies. Timecodes for the video: 00:00 Start 00:34 Intro 01:04 Compare to Reference Track “RY X Dawn Tinlicker Remix” 01:46 RY X Dawn example 02:17 Listen to Remake with original harmonies and melodies 03:27 Overview over our Track 05:17 Going...

Sidechaining is a prevalent technique responsible for the ducking basslines and sounds you hear in your favorite house, techno, and – tracks in pretty much every genre out there. But how do you sidechain in Ableton, and what exactly is sidechaining? You have most likely encountered sidechaining while listening to your favorite music. While it's mostly used to make your kick pop in your track, it's often used on other instruments and effects as well, for both rhythmic and creative purposes. What Is Sidechaining? Sidechaining is a compression technique to make your sound “duck” the output signal of another channel....

How does Ben Böhmer play live? For Ben, playing live is a method to re-arrange and recreate his music. He uses a combination of digital and analog setup to control all the little elements of his tracks – giving him the ability to make in the moment changes and create something special for the night. In his insightful video above, featured on Production Music Live, you get deep insight into Ben Böhmer's live setup, with thorough explanations and examples of his process.  "I don't know how to play DJ sets, I never learned that. I want to play my own music...