Protect your ears! Recreate Skrillex drops, Sjowgren spotlight
Studio Tool You Need 🎹
Spitfire Audio's LABS offers a collection of free, high-quality virtual instruments that are continually updated with new sounds. From strings and pianos to quirky and unique instruments, LABS provides a diverse range of sounds that can add depth and character to any production. The intuitive interface and top-notch sound quality make LABS an invaluable resource for producers of all genres. Try it for free here!
Production Sauce 🎵
Sam from Antidote Audio has posted a video on how to produce a sick Skrillex style drop.
He emphasizes three points:
1. Don’t overcomplicate your drums.
2. Make your bass more interesting with subtle pitch adjustments.
3. Intentionally offset sounds to make them slightly out of time, then use glue.
Skrillex drops might not be your thing, but this video does cover some interesting sound design tips. Check it out here! Antidote also offers some freebie presets and sounds here!
News You Should Hear About ⚠️
If you need another reminder to protect your ears, here it is!
A UK study published by RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) found that out of 2,000 concert-goers this year, over half (58%) have experienced tinnitus or temporary hearing loss following a live music event. Over a third have experienced have experienced it more than once.
For this study, RNID teamed up with musician Tre Lowe, who has suffered rom tinnitus since he was a child.
“There is a real lack of education out there about protecting your hearing and how it’s so easy to damage your ears. I wish I’d known that, and that’s why I’m so passionate about getting the message out there," Lowe said.
Audio experts and doctors recommend wearing earbuds when at live music venues and reducing your exposure to loud noises when possible. Check out some more tips to protect your ears here.
An Industry Secret They Don't Want You To Know 🤫
Mixcloud is a platform tailored for DJs and radio hosts to upload, share, and monetize their mixes and radio shows. It offers built-in licensing for music usage, ensuring that your content is legally compliant while reaching a broad audience. If you're looking to showcase your mixes or radio content and earn from your work, Mixcloud provides a streamlined solution. Discover more about Mixcloud’s features here!
Artists We Love 🎤
Hailing from California's Bay Area, this trio of friends who make up Sjowgren, are not necessarily a band, but an art collective. They are songwriters and producers who make music to simply have out for all to listen, without any of the touring or merchandizing elements. An unusual approach in today's climate, especially as new fans always hope to see artists they appreciate perform live.
Nonetheless, they have blessed us with immaculate music that will make you wish you were singing along to them live! Check out High Beams, What Goes Around, and more recently 2much2soon, on Spotify and Apple Music!
What's Happening at 343?
343 is hosting a music listening party TONIGHT at Outer Heaven!
From a music programming standpoint, Outer Heaven features a high-fi audio experience designed by Nicolas Matar, founder of iconic sonic temples like Cielo and Output, the latter of which the Outer Heaven owners cite as the most important nightclub in American culture since the turn of the century.
In tandem with Phonic Technologies partner Scott Ciungan, Matar has created a unique jewel box of sound and lighting that can only be described as the best sound system per square foot in New York City.
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