Millions of people are out there today, chasing the dream of making it in the music industry. Many people will endlessly pursue the goal of landing song placements with the industry’s biggest artists like Taylor Swift and Drake, though many will never make it that far.
 

Of course, that does n...

CV is one of Reason's most powerful — and most misunderstood — features. Once you understand how CV routing works, you gain access to a level of synthesis and sound design that most DAWs simply can't replicate. It's the closest thing to a modular synth in software form, and it's one of the main reas...

One of the essential skills as a music producer that you need to have is how to use delay effectively. Whether you are using a delay to create the illusion of space or using delay as a unique production trick, you need to know how to use it properly to make the most out of it. Of course, thoug...

The organ revolutionized music in more ways than we could possibly count, probably even more so than any other instrument on Earth, including guitars, drums, or violins.

With so many organ VSTs on the market today, trying to find one that is realistic enough to fit nicely in your productions ...

In this video, you'll learn the five best ways to make money from your music, online. These are techniques I've used to earn thousands and thousands of dollars, and that you can start using with your music too!

For more ways to earn money as a musician, both online and in the really ...

The piano is one of the most full-range instruments in music — it spans almost the entire frequency spectrum a human can hear (27Hz to over 4,000Hz, with harmonics extending well past 10kHz). That's what makes it so expressive, and also what makes it one of the hardest instruments to EQ without affe...

The 808 is one of the most popular and recognizable sounds in the world of trap music, hip-hop, and electronic music. We’d go as far as saying it is one of the top 10 most influential sounds of all time, and it's only become more famous in recent years. Not only does the 808 have an impact on ...

When it comes to the music industry today, sync licensing is where it’s at. Artists, producers, and musicians are able to earn money by making film and tv-friendly music from the comfort of their own homes. 

However, the real skill is knowing how to create effective sync music. 

In this arti...

One of the biggest obstacles part-time musicians face is...time. 

We can all relate to that, right?

How do you make money from music when you don’t have enough hours in the day?

Well, it can really help to automate your music income. 

Automated income (AKA “passive income”) means you do th...

Reason Studios has released a brand new sampler for Reason 12, called the Mimic Creative Sampler. This post will show you how to use Mimic, give you an idea what it sounds like, and share some of my thoughts on it.

Note: this article may contain affiliate links, which mean that I receive a co...

The sound of your drums provides a foundation for the rest of your mix to live upon. Think of it like this: the kick drum is the heartbeat of the song, while the snare keeps your rhythm moving forward. Your hi-hat and ride can be used to give the song a groove. And toms and crashes are there f...

To work properly in a mix, drums need to breathe. Of course, not every song will work with a Phil Collins-style gated reverb, just as not every song will work with the dry and organic sound of a room. Different spaces convey different vibes and learning how to dial in the correct reverb sound ...