What is a mode?
We think of scales as being linear, but a scale exists within the boundary of an octave, at which point it just repeats.
Byte Sized
Small Bites
Content from our social media — music theory, songwriting, engineering, mixing, synthesis, and more — collected in one place. If you saw something on our page and want to find it again, it's here. Read it, search it, share it.
Search
Featured Bite
Bounce Version as a File
As you iterate through versions of a work in progress, bounce each version as a file so you can compare mixes without reopening sessions.
Read MoreAll Bites
Showing 12 of 610 articles (Page 31 of 51)
Class Example: velocity taken for granted
So one breakthrough that I had when I was learning how to do all of this, I think it’s very easy to forget about velocity when you’re putting stuff …
Three Things We Don't Care About
If you’re thinking about joining a Beat Kitchen class, or actually if you’re thinking about getting into music production at all, here are three …
Not All Keys Are the Same
There are 12 keys. Does it matter which one you pick? As musicians, we’re taught early and often that we should be proficient in all keys and while …
Attack Release
The power of a compressor really comes into its own as we start to adjust the attack and release time.
dithering
When you dither, you’re intentionally adding noise to your track.
LFO Phase Detune
Check this out and tell me if it makes sense to you.
Circle of Fifths: overrated?
Is the circle of fifths overrated?
Amen: Perfect vs. plagal
No matter what your beliefs, the way the universe sometimes lines up is so mind-bogglingly inspiring.
Before You Set Your Price
Putting a price on your work is one of the hardest things for any creative to do.
logic pro secret hidden automation folder
Logic has this secret automation folder.
Diversify
You might be surprised to learn that the big studio sound you like isn’t just a byproduct of a big studio.
