What is the Best DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)?
If you want to begin a career in recording music, you just need a personal computer with a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Here’s a list of the different DAWs to help you pick which one is best for you.
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Music Composition Techniques and Resources
Learn various music composition techniques and resources that will help you get started as you write your own piece of music.
From Demo, to Mix, to Master
Berklee Online music production instructor Erik Hawkins discusses how a song evolves from demo to mix to master.
How to Remix Music
Learn how to remix with Berklee Online music production instructor Erik Hawkins who discusses the history and renaissance of remixing.
Simple Sound Design Techniques in Reason
Berklee Online instructor Erik Hawkins shares techniques for easy sound design in Reason and ways to help to develop your voice as a music producer.
Electronic Music Producer and DJ Jordan Atkins-Loria ‘Lucky Date’ Interview
I recently had the opportunity to chat with up-and-coming electronic music producer and DJ, Lucky Date (Jordan Atkins-Loria).
Why Mixing Through a Gain Maximizer is a Bad Idea
Here’s a common mistake I see over and over: producing and mixing a track with a gain maximizer on your mixer’s main output.
Hip-Hop Drum Beat and Bass Tutorial
Berklee Online music production instructor Erik Hawkins offers a tutorial for writing and producing a hip-hop or dance beat.
Sidechain Compression in Pro Tools and Reason
Sidechain compression is a wonderful production trick. Originally, it was used to duck music behind an announcer’s voice on the radio.
Propellerhead’s ReCycle: Making REX Loops
As promised, I’ve finally put together a comprehensive video about using Propellerhead’s ReCycle software and how to create your own REX loops.
