Music Production Guides
Learn Music Production step by step: setup, workflow, mixing, mastering, and more.
Getting Started
Essential foundations to begin producing music on your computer.
Top 10 Best Free VST Plugins 2026
Tested and selected: the 10 best free plugins (synths, effects, compressors). Studio quality without spending a dollar.
View Top 10Build a Home Studio for $500
Complete shopping list for starting production: interface, mic, headphones, DAW, acoustics. Detailed budget for beginners.
Read GuideChoosing Your DAW 2026
FL Studio, Ableton, Logic, Reaper… which one to choose based on your style and budget.
Read GuideHome Studio Budgets Compared
$500 vs $1,500 vs $3,000 setups: complete gear lists and upgrade strategies.
Read GuideMixing & Mastering
Professional techniques to elevate your productions.
How to Mix a Song
Complete mixing workflow from raw tracks to professional result: gain staging, EQ, compression, and automation.
Read GuideMastering for Beginners
Finalize your track for a professional and balanced sound with LUFS targets and limiting techniques.
Read GuideEQ Guide: Beginner to Pro
Clean, sculpt, and balance your tracks: complete frequency chart, filter types, and instrument-specific EQ settings.
Read GuideParallel Compression
NY compression technique for punchy drums, thick vocals, and aggressive bass without losing dynamics.
Read GuideRecording Techniques
Capture professional recordings in your home studio.
Recording Vocals at Home
Mic placement, acoustic treatment, recording techniques, and basic processing for studio-quality vocals.
Read GuideHome Studio Acoustics
Complete acoustic treatment guide: bass traps, absorption panels, diffusers, and complete budgets.
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