Thinking Like a Record Label |
Instead of asking the question, "Are 3 points per album a fair royalty," approach a deal from the point of view of a record company. Put yourself in their shoes and try to think like them. It's a valu... Posted by on Fri, 18 May 2007 07:43:00 GMT |
Secrets to Platinum Vocals |
Nothing is more important in a song than the lead vocal. Simply put...the lead vocal is the primary focal point of your entire mix. Because of its importance and need for constant placement within a m... Posted by on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:54:00 GMT |
Using Compression |
While compression can work wonders to add punch and presence to your mix, it can also ruin it faster than you can say "it's destroyed". Below are some guidelines to help you avoid destroying your mixe... Posted by on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:00:00 GMT |
COMPRESSION SETTINGS |
Ready to achieve optimum, punchy, in-your-face, hip hop compression settings for a kick? a snare? bass? percussion? Learn what compressor settings platinum hip hop producers use below...
Ratio & T... Posted by on Sun, 16 Jul 2006 12:22:00 GMT |
FUCK YOU PAY ME |
FUCK YOU PAY ME...
A new way of life. Are we on the same page and path? Probably not. So I gotta express myself here and now.
I have been too nice for too long and I refuse to continue the old ways. T... Posted by on Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:22:00 GMT |
Is that track you just sold a hit? Maybe it can HOTTER |
So...you produced a mad beat. The artist and record company love it. They buy it. They take it into the studio to record vocals to it. Now they're ready to mix. But...is the beat truly as hot as it co... Posted by on Fri, 16 Jun 2006 07:44:00 GMT |
Wayts to make tracks come alive |
So you've finished with the bulk of your mix - you've EQ 'd, compressed, gated, panned, & added effects to your complete satisfaction. So you're ready to lay down your final mix, right?
Wrong!
No... Posted by on Tue, 30 May 2006 11:07:00 GMT |
EQn Bass Frequencies |
As a Hip Hop Producer, one thing you must learn to respect is the power of bass and how it can control your entire mix for better or worse. So, for the benefit of your mixes, take note of these import... Posted by on Fri, 19 May 2006 15:15:00 GMT |
Label Distribution through a Major |
There are many ways to get distribution through a major label: an artist deal (pays about $1.25 which pays for the whole project before you get paid), label deal (for the big boys), and P&D deals ... Posted by on Mon, 08 May 2006 09:25:00 GMT |
Are you serious about craft? |
Are you serious about your craft?
How many hours did you devote to your craft this week? When you were working what did you do with the time? How much time did you actually spend on your craft?Interes... Posted by on Wed, 03 May 2006 07:52:00 GMT |