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How to get your music on Spotify playlists in 2024 🎵 
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As an up-and-coming artist, getting featured on global Spotify playlists can be a powerful way to significantly increase your music’s visibility.

Above, Ditto Music share a few top tips for landing a coveted place on some of the most popular Spotify playlists in 2024. 

How do you get your tracks over the finish line? 🖥 
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We’ve all been there—the sense of dread when you’re working on an idea, but can’t get it over the finish line; the 16-bar loop just doesn’t expand beyond the remits of your DAW.

It’s a nice feeling to be inspired, and having the time to get granular with an idea is also important. But truthfully, if you’re someone who regularly makes music, how many ideas do you have in your DAW right now that you’re struggling to get over the finish line?

Above, we explore four tips that will help you identify what actions you need to take to finally get your ideas out of your DAW and into the world.

Do you have any go-to practices for finishing your tracks? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️ 

4 essential vocal layering techniques 🎙️
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What can you do to add a little more “oomph” to your songs?

You have a fully-produced track and you’ve recorded the lead vocal, but the whole thing still sounds a bit underwhelming. It doesn’t make sense to add any more instruments, so how do you make it sound fuller and more polished?

The answer may lie in vocal layering. Above, we take a look at a few of the most popular ways you can layer vocals to add depth and dimension to your songs. 

Sampling the sound of climate action with Madame Gandhi 🐧 
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“The more we fall in love with this planet, the more we feel motivated to do something,” Madame Gandhi tells us.

On an expedition to Antarctica in 2022 with dozens of other musicians, activists, and creators, Madame Gandhi was awe-struck by the vast yet tragically fleeting beauty of our southernmost continent. The harsh reality is that Antarctica is one of the most threatened places by climate change, and Madame Gandhi sought to capture the delicate and increasingly rare sounds of its precious ecosystem.

Above, Madame Gandhi discusses the process of transforming some of these sounds into samples, as well as the intersection between music and environmentalism. 

5 mixing tips for modern rap vocals 🎙️
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The art of mixing modern rap vocals is a delicate balance between technical expertise and creative expression.

It’s about more than just adjusting levels—it’s about capturing the essence of an artist’s voice and message, and bringing it to life in a way that captivates listeners. Above, veteran producer and audio engineer Max Rewak discusses five essential mixing tips for modern rap vocals, covering everything from cleaning up ad-lib tracks to applying creative effects.

Do you have any mixing tips for rap vocals of your own? What are some topics you’d like to see us cover next? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️ 

How video games have inspired Drake, BTS, Skrillex, and others 🎮
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The cultural impact of video games can’t be understated.

From the explosive rise of Esports to individual titles like Among Us exceeding a staggering 500 million downloads, video games have evolved from being a niche hobby at their inception to a key piece of today’s cultural zeitgeist. The world of music production is no exception when it comes to absorbing their influence—after all, games have some fantastic soundtracks, sound effects, and narrative themes, so who wouldn’t want to try drawing on them for some creative inspiration?

Above, we take a look at a few ways video games have inspired popular music, examining tracks from some of the biggest artists from around the world and across genres.

Which of the tracks that we discussed is your favorite? Are there any gems that we missed? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️ 

4 tips on composing for film from Tori Letzler 🎬
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It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that Tori Letzler is one of the most sought-after musicians in the film and television industry.

Known for her talents as both a vocal soloist and composer / producer, Tori Letzler has contributed music to numerous world-class projects (Captain Marvel, American Horror Story) and worked alongside many of today’s most celebrated composers, including the likes of Hans Zimmer and Brian Tyler.

Above, we had the opportunity to sit down with Letzler to hear about the experiences and lessons she’s gathered across the span of her career. 

4 tips for making your own drum kits 🥁 
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Do you struggle to find the perfect sounds for your drums?

While royalty-free sample libraries are always a powerful resource, if you’re interested in sound design, then making your own drum kits from scratch can be a great way to achieve the exact kick or snare that’s in your head. Above, veteran producer and beat maker Isaac Duarte shares four tips for crafting your own kits from scratch.

Do you have any questions on making your own drum kits? What other topics would you like to see us explore next? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️ 

Analog vs. digital drum sound design: The definitive guide 🥁 
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One of the many hotly-discussed topics in music production is whether analog drum sound design is superior or inferior to digital drum sound design.

The simple reality is that there’s no universal or clear-cut answer to this debate—both have unique workflows, benefits, and drawbacks that can be prioritized very differently depending on your needs and preferences. Above, expert DJ and producer Devon Johnson dives deep into this topic, breaking down analog and digital drum sound design using Arturia’s MatrixBrute and Pigments to demonstrate. He also shares how you can win a free MatrixBrute Noir of your own. 

What’s your perspective on analog and digital drum sound design? What sorts of topics would you like to see us tackle next? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️ 

What are your favorite apps for beat making? 📱 
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Mobile apps are becoming an increasingly prominent presence in music production.

As tablets, phones, and iOS apps become more powerful by the day, endless possibilities are opening up to the producer-on-the-go or anyone who’s looking to take a detour from making music exclusively on a computer screen. Above, we share five useful iOS apps for creators looking to delve deeper into the mobile music making world.

What are your favorite apps for beat making? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️