Send me a message This is the fourth episode in a mini-series of music production tips, and songwriting tips. The key to transforming a good song into a great song is keeping the listener engaged and interested. In this episode, I demonstrate two quick tips to make chord progressions more interesting. Starting with mixing up the chord length and phrasing, followed by modulation using the Kilohearts Tape Stop effect. ****** Get your FREE copy of my Producer Growth Scorecard: https://www.synthmusi...
Feb 03, 2023•20 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In this episode of Synth Pals Pub, we're discussing what you know now about music production that you wish you'd known when you first started out. Topics include: try before you buy, why you should be patient with progress, is music theory necessary for songwriting, whether AI mastering is any good, why balance in mixing music is important, and whether should you mix in mono first. We also listen to new music from Legacy FM, Sub Neon, and Aerowolf! To follow Aisle9, c...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message This is the third episode in a mini-series of music production tips, and songwriting tips. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, it's always useful to brush up on your skills. And I've got just the thing for you: a quick rundown of some of our favourite tips and tricks for producing killer beats. First things first: when you're producing a song from scratch, it can be helpful to start with a drum pattern. Here are some tips for getting started: 1. Program ...
Jan 24, 2023•49 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In this episode, I demonstrate how to create a basic drum pattern using MIDI notes, quantization, and sampler instruments. I show you why a vocal chop can help creative inspiration, and how to create a synth pad drop with high-pass filter automation. This is the second in a series of episodes dedicated to producing a song in an empty DAW. You'll experience my thought processes and creativity, plus music production tips, and songwriting tips. ******* Get your FREE copy of m...
Jan 17, 2023•38 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message I've been writing and producing music for over 15 years and I truly believe that proper songwriting pre-production can dramatically improve a songwriter and producer's workflow. In this episode, I demonstrate how to create a music production template in Logic Pro X, and how to produce a song from scratch using Scaler 2, ANA2, and more of my favourite software plugins. This is the first in a series of episodes dedicated to producing a song in an empty DAW. You'll ...
Jan 10, 2023•57 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message To download the FREE Producer Growth Scorecard, click here: https://www.synthmusicmastering.com/free-resources Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast Community Are you thinking about starting a podcast or need help growing your audience? Check out the Podcast Business School: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/a/2147490930/Hw6...
Jan 03, 2023•9 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message To download the FREE Producer Growth Scorecard, click here: https://www.synthmusicmastering.com/free-resources Pensacola Mist is a high-contrast synth-pop trio inspired by 80s synths and nostalgia. Known for their larger-than-life live light show, powerhouse vocals, and electric on-stage energy. To listen to the new album Lost in Love , click here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5D1O2KbAsMoaQoPvsYhTKE?si=35mI-flXTHWmwwyLA5uK_g To follow Pensacola Mist on Instagram, click here: ...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message THE SYNTH PALS VIRTUAL PUB This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow artists, network, and share ideas. At least one question and a pub-based beverage or snack are mandatory. If you would like to join me and my synth pals at the next Synth Pals Virtual Pub, book your seat here: https://calendly.com/synth_music_mastering/synth-pals-virtual-pub To follow Neon Highway, click here: https://linktr.ee/neonhighway To follow Aisle9, click here: https://aisle9music.co.uk/ To fo...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message The Safety Word is a musical brotherhood consisting of John Rosvanis on vocals, guitar, and Simon Quinn on keys, and beats. The two have solidified their sound from years of playing and creating music together, forming a telepathic relationship when it comes to building whole musical worlds in which they submerge themselves. They see themselves as artistic maestros who craft sonic compositions referring to their sound as Atmospheric Synth Pop. You can find elements of synthwave...
Dec 13, 2022•57 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Over 25 years of studio experience. Multiple gold and platinum records. One Grammy. As well as his studio work, Dom is the founder of The Mix Consultancy , a Professor of Music Production at Leeds Conservatoire , and a keen coffee drinker. To follow Dom Morley, click here: https://www.dommorley.com/ Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Having worked in Glasgow's cover band scene for some years, Oakley penned what would become his debut album, California , in 2016. Lesley Daunt of The Huffington Post wrote in 2017 of the lead single "Turn Back Time", "Oakley's captivating beats and celestial synthesizers have given a fresh approach and revival to classic pop". In 2017, Oakley released California to critical acclaim from The Huffington Post and popular YouTube channel and record la...
Nov 29, 2022•45 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Having worked in Glasgow's cover band scene for some years, Oakley penned what would become his debut album, California , in 2016. Lesley Daunt of The Huffington Post wrote in 2017 of the lead single "Turn Back Time", "Oakley's captivating beats and celestial synthesizers have given a fresh approach and revival to classic pop". In 2017, Oakley released California to critical acclaim from The Huffington Post and popular YouTube channel and record la...
Nov 22, 2022•56 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message A synth music artist, with vocals, guitars, and harmonies. Some songs are chilled, some are upbeat, and some are sad. To follow Your Friend Esteves, click here: https://linktr.ee/your_friend_esteves Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast Community Are you thinking about starting a podcast or need help growing your audience? Check...
Nov 15, 2022•53 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message THE SYNTH PALS VIRTUAL PUB This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow artists, network, and share ideas. At least one question and a pub-based beverage or snack are mandatory. If you would like to join me and my synth pals at the next Synth Pals Virtual Pub, book your seat here: https://calendly.com/synth_music_mastering/synth-pals-virtual-pub To follow Neon Highway, click here: https://linktr.ee/neonhighway To follow Aisle9, click here: https://aisle9music.co.uk/ To fo...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Drew Knight is a Retrowave/Pop Artist from Tampa Fl. To follow Drew Knight, click here: https://linktr.ee/DrewKnight Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast Community Are you thinking about starting a podcast or need help growing your audience? Check out the Podcast Business School: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school/a/21474909...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message THE SYNTH PALS VIRTUAL PUB This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow artists, network, and share ideas. At least one question and a pub-based beverage or snack are mandatory. If you would like to join me and my synth pals at the next Synth Pals Virtual Pub, book your seat here: https://calendly.com/synth_music_mastering/synth-pals-virtual-pub To follow Neon Highway, click here: https://linktr.ee/neonhighway To follow Aisle9, click here: https://aisle9music.co.uk/ Want ...
Oct 25, 2022•57 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In this episode, Marc explains and demonstrates three simple vocal compression techniques that you can use in your mixes today! Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast Community Are you thinking about starting a podcast or need help growing your audience? Check out the Podcast Business School: https://www.podcastingbusiness.school...
Oct 18, 2022•14 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message The Miami-based artist Cuzi. is on a mission to deliver his unique blend of neon synthwave soundscapes with catchy pop sensibilities. Through his music, Cuzi. attempts to tackle the subjects of love, drugs, and cynicism with honest lyrics that are personally directed to his audience. To follow Cuzi, click here: https://solo.to/cuzi Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook com...
Oct 11, 2022•52 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In this episode, Marc explains compression basics in an easy-to-digest format and demonstrates how to configure a kick drum compression, parallel compress a snare, and compress a hi-hat. Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast Community Are you thinking about starting a podcast or need help growing your audience? Check out the Pod...
Oct 04, 2022•16 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Sunglasses Kid is a London-based producer who makes nostalgic vocal-driven pop and instrumentals inspired by the music, fashion, and films of the late 80s and early 90s. He has collaborated with artists and musicians including Ollie Wride, Jay Diggs, Zach Robinson, Tim Cappello, Megan McDuffee, Myrone, and more. He started making music under Sunglasses kid in 2013 and has produced two albums, two EPs, and dozens of singles that have been featured in commercials, video games, an...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message THE SYNTH PALS VIRTUAL PUB This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow artists, network, and share ideas. At least one question and a pub-based beverage or snack are mandatory. If you would like to join me and my synth pals at the next Synth Pals Virtual Pub, book your seat here: https://calendly.com/synth_music_mastering/synth-pals-virtual-pub To follow Neon Highway, click here: https://linktr.ee/neonhighway To follow Aisle9, click here: https://aisle9music.co.uk/ To fo...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message HeartBeatHero is a dutch synthwave artist that was raised in the United States. He also plays tracks, and trivia, and interviews other synthwave artists on his monthly synthwave podcast HeartBeatHero Radio. To follow Heartbeat Hero, click here: https://linktr.ee/heartbeathero Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast Community Are y...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message A stereo delay with a 1/4 or 1/8 note delay on one side and 1/4 or 1/8 note triplet note on the other side provides movement along with depth. For a quick vocal effect, set up a mono 220ms delay with a couple of repeats. To simulate a vocal double, use a 1/16 note delay and then modulate it so it slowly raises or lowers in pitch. Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook commu...
Sep 06, 2022•6 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Year of the Fall is a synthwave/retrowave band that blends nostalgia for the music and movies of the 1980s with the electronic melancholy of modern life. YOTF features German musician Philipp Kappestein and American writer/vocalist Dan Vaccaro. The two met while living in a volunteer community in Boston, Massachusetts, and within days began making music together. They spent their 9-5 working in the program’s homeless shelter, and in the evenings recorded music on an old compute...
Aug 30, 2022•56 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message THE SYNTH PALS VIRTUAL PUB This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow artists, network, and share ideas. At least one question and a pub-based beverage or snack are mandatory. If you would like to join me and my synth pals at the next Synth Pals Virtual Pub, book your seat here: https://calendly.com/synth_music_mastering/synth-pals-virtual-pub To follow Neon Highway, click here: https://linktr.ee/neonhighway To follow Aisle9, click here: https://aisle9music.co.uk/ To fo...
Aug 23, 2022•52 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Zak Vortex is a Synthwave / Retrowave / Outrun producer from Bristol, UK. Zak’s Synthwave Music is heavily inspired by 80s nostalgia, music, and the films of John Hughes, such as Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles. Zak Vortex has enjoyed national radio AirPlay as well as touring with world-famous bands. Zak’s last two singles have been placed on Spotify Editorial playlists. To listen to the new album Miami Squeeze 2 click here: https://zakvortex.bandcamp.com/album/miami-squeeze...
Aug 16, 2022•55 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message In this episode, I demonstrate how to mix a modern piano using the Korg M1 piano VST and "house piano' patch. Check out the Bobby Owskinski Mixing Engineers' Handbook, click here: The Mixing Engineers' Handbook: 5th Edition Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast Community Are you thinking about starting a podc...
Aug 09, 2022•17 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Pensacola Mist is the high contrast synth-pop trio inspired by 80s synths and nostalgia. Known for their larger-than-life live light show, powerhouse vocals, and electric on-stage energy. To listen to the new album Lost in Love , click here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5D1O2KbAsMoaQoPvsYhTKE?si=35mI-flXTHWmwwyLA5uK_g To follow Pensacola Mist on Instagram, click here: https://www.instagram.com/pensacola_mist/ To follow Pensacola Mist on Facebook, click here: https://www.faceb...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message The Future Kids is a Belgian producer that takes you on a journey through dreamy and nostalgic soundscapes. With a focus solely on instrumental synthesizer atmosphere and sound aesthetics to try and bring a true Dreamwave experience. Roots in hip-hop and the French touch movement, bring a fresh twist to synthwave. To follow The Future Kids on Instagram, click here: https://www.instagram.com/thefuturekidsofficial/ To follow The Future Kids on Facebook, click here: https://www.fa...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Send me a message Watch the full tutorial video on my YouTube channel, click here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKYajovwzov15GcPzIInQbZmB0zQlTY5E Want to join a community of artists and music enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive Inside The Mix Podcast content? Join the podcast Facebook community group here: Inside The Mix Podcast Community Are you thinking about starting a podcast or need help growing your audience? Check out the Podcast Business School: https://www.podcastingbusiness....
Jul 19, 2022•11 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast 
