I’ve been asked to give feedback on HUNDREDS of tracks since starting EDM Tips a couple of years ago, and I see the same mistakes cropping up time and time again.
So, with that in mind, here are the 7 BIGGEST mistakes I see new (and old) music producers making.
Knowing them will hopefully help you avoid them! 😜
In this tutorial, we go through how to sound like Yotto…The Finnish producer who’s taken the progressive scene by storm in the last couple of years. We specifically create a synth brass bass sound like in his track “Aviate”.
Learn how to get loud mixes in any DAW with this step-by-step guide…
Getting signed to a record label is often a huge milestone in any music producers career, so I’ve put together this 12-step guide to help you do exactly that.
In this article, I share with you how I released a record on a decent label with no followers, no contacts and no track record, and how YOU can do the same.
Professional vocal recordings are – without a doubt – one of the most important elements of most songs… even in electronic dance music.
Today we have a guest post from Jennifer Webster from soundmaximum.com on her 5 tips to getting your vocal recordings sounding like they were recorded at a professional studio. Jennifer is a singer, so knows a thing or two about getting great vocal recordings.
Learning how to layer leads properly is one of the most important aspects of producing current-sounding, huge, rich dance and pop music.
Ok, ok….I know the title sounds a little “click bait-ey”, but I’m serious: Layering leads is something I’m asked about often, and it’s really not that complicated. If you want to know how to layer leads properly, there are just a few factors to consider…
Learn how to get your vocals sound amazing in just 3 minutes. In this video tutorial, we go through how to use autotune to get your vocals in-tune with your music.
Autotune is often mis-used (in my opinion), but it’s still an essential tool if you are making music that you hope to compete with other modern styles of pop and EDM.
Electronic music production is a never-ending journey of excitement, frustration, elation, and a continual adventure.
Mastery takes years, and starting from scratch can seem a daunting task.
Today we have a guest post EDMtips subscriber and student, Dan Roy, and he shares some of the resources that have helped him the most…
The Chainsmokers – “Something Just Like This (ft. Coldplay)” has racked up over 3 billion collective streams across YouTube, Spotify, and SoundCloud. It’s been placed in countless playlists, played at thousands of parties, streamed on the radio and played at massive festivals. So what makes it work so well?
In this professional track analysis we’ll be going in-depth into the song-writing, music theory and arrangement of “The Chainsmokers – Something Just Like This (ft. Coldplay)”, so you can gain exclusive insight into their techniques.
…AND we’ve included a bonus section on sound design so you can try re-creating some of the elements yourself (a GREAT way to learn)! Read on below…
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Knowing how to write melodies quickly and effectively is really important – no doubt.
In this article and video, I’ll show you a great little hack for writing (or playing) melodies in ANY key with MINIMAL musical knowledge required.
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