Festival Season begins, SynthGPT, Mel Blue spotlight
Studio Tool You Need 🎹
SynthGPT is a VST audio plugin that lets you create synthesizer sounds using text descriptions. Simply describe the sound you want, and SynthGPT will provide several options for you to choose from. The plugin is exclusively available as part of the Fadr Plus subscription, which is $10 per month. Check it out here!
Production Sauce 🎵
Carlin Hines from “BusyWorksBeats” breaks down a Drake style piano trap beat and shows us how to create a piano melody of our own! Check it out here.
News You Should Hear About ⚠️
Festival season has commenced! Coachella kicked off its first weekend with a star-studded lineup, including Doja Cat, Tyler the Creator, Renee Rapp, Chappell Roan, Justice, Lana Del Rey, No Doubt, and more.
Lana Del Rey rode in on a motorcycle, Tyler brought out A$AP Rocky and Childish Gambino, Grimes screamed into her mic about technical difficulties, Renee Rapp and Kesha reinvented the lyrics to "Tik Tok"...what more could you want from a festival weekend?
Couldn't make it this year? Same. Luckily, you can catch livestreams of each performance on Coachella's Youtube page!
An Industry Secret They Don't Want You To Know 🤫
Submit your music via email to any of these stations for free radio spins and interview considerations: WLJZ 107.1 fm - ([email protected]) then KTCU 88.7 fm ([email protected]) and finally WRBB 104.9 fm ([email protected]). Check out any local radio stations near you that may also take submissions!
Artists We Love 🎤
Sydney-based electronic pop band Mel Blue has developed a signature sound embracing nostalgia and dance music. Inspired by a weekend on an Australian coast and the core members' fascination with clashing emotions, Mel Blue continues its musical journey, enriching your ears with beautifully melancholic tunes. Our favorite tracks, "Everything About You" and "Wake Up Call," as well as a beautiful cover of Adrian Lux's "Teenage Crime," are available on Spotify and Apple Music.
What's Happening at 343?
Thanks to everyone who came to our masterclass and open house this week!
In two weeks, we'll be hosting a community feedback session, where you can share your tracks with other producers and artists. This is a great way to interact with the 343 community, build relationships, and gain insights on your tracks in a low-pressure environment!
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