tag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:/blogs/the-maniac-agenda-blog?p=2The Maniac Agenda Blog2019-05-07T08:12:10-04:00The Maniac Agendafalsetag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/54326532019-09-21T08:19:25-04:002023-12-10T12:55:38-05:00Electronic Horror Music Making its way into the EDM Scene with vonHubl<p><span style="display: none;"> </span> </p>
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<p>Today on Maniacmusic.net we have an exclusive interview with Electronic Horror Music artists vonHubl & Apoxia. They even are giving out an Artist Production pack for free download exclusive for our readers. Download the pack and read about what makes their release special.</p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong><span style="color:#c0392b;">Get a FREE Download of vonHubl & Apoxia Serum Production Pack <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theartistunion.com/tracks/8cd110" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Find out about their upcoming release and WHY Halloween is coming early for EDM Horror Fans:</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_small"><strong>interview and article by <a contents="Lauren Stone" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/laurenstoneofficial" target="_blank">Lauren Stone</a></strong></span></p>
<p>A shot of heavy bass house right to the veins of electronic horror music, Halloween has come early-- forget pumpkin spice and everything nice, and get ready to bang your head! We spoke with vonHubl and Apoxia about their newest release and life in the music world. This release is everything you could hope for in the scary music fast lane, with great sound design, hard-hitting drums to break your neck to, and composition that goes toe to toe with the likes of Nero, Feed Me, and Skrillex; giving them true bragging rights (we think so, anyway). </p>
<p><strong>Scary Music: Andromeda by vonHubl ft. Apoxia</strong> </p>
<p>Released by FlyWheel Music Group on September 18th, aptly named for some of the out-of-this-world sounds in this futuristic release, “Andromeda” paints the picture of cyborgs wielding lightsabers, poised for epic battle in outer space, surrounded by electric lights of passing spaceships. Utilizing harmonic minor scales and heavy bass, vonHubl and his cohort, Apoxia, have created something truly unique while still staying true to horror dance music.</p>
<p>It’s like a horror dance music track smashed a hot complextro track and somehow made a baby with dubstep sound design that takes you on a true journey through the audioscape created by these two talented artists. This track truly shines with the brilliance of all the galaxies and ranks among our favorites for releases this fall.</p>
<p>While the track is amazing, they also released an outstanding free sample pack with their release, sure to keep producers smiling that creepy producer smile, illuminated only by the light of their screens reflecting their DAW into their eye sockets on those late-night creation sessions. We just can’t get enough of these artists; good thing too, vonHubl is working on an upcoming album tentatively scheduled for release within the next year. They really show that scary music is not just a passing trend or simply something to bust out on Halloween, but something with some serious staying power, with a valuable contribution to heavy bass house. </p>
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<p><strong>vonHubl and Apoxia: Who are they? </strong>vonHubl and Apoxia are two artists straight out of Denver, Colorado and taking the scene by storm, and like we said, we can’t get enough of them and can’t wait to hear more! I mentioned earlier that we had a chance to ask them some questions about their music, so without further ado, I’d like to introduce to you, two of my current favorite artists! </p>
<p><strong>INTERVIEW:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Q: How would you describe your music? </strong></p>
<p><strong>V:</strong> A musical journey through a haunted video game, really at its core. I like to create spooky music with something unique for everyone who has ever had a pleasant nightmare. </p>
<p><strong>A: </strong>Communication with aliens through light and sound, definitely! </p>
<p><strong>Q: What about your creative process, guys? What can you tell me about that and the end goal you keep in mind while creating? </strong></p>
<p><strong>V: </strong>I love great sound design, so I really enjoy making sounds that I haven’t heard before and I really don’t like much repetition, so the drops are always different and I like to write songs that tell a story and take you on a journey. The goal of my music is to make a fun, yet scary, challenge for listeners to navigate like a video game, and hopefully once you make it through the challenge, you come out stronger, like if you “leveled up”!</p>
<p>I just want to make music that’s never been heard before, and bring back the love, community, and family feeling of the rave scene, and that’s what this project is all about. I want to push the boundaries of what dance music can be. I want to break away from the typical structure and sounds and give listeners and experience that they haven’t been through before, and ultimately inspire other producers to start breaking out of the box of the popular dance music sounds and formulas to really create songs that sound truly unique. </p>
<p><strong>A: </strong>You know, it just kinda happens. I really try to change the way humans perceive reality in an effort to bring about a revolution of peace and love. People are so wrapped up in things, and I like to keep in mind while creating this idea of unity hoping it sticks. I [sometimes feel] like I’m not of this planet [and maybe I’m not], but my mission is to share access to another realm of reality. </p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/63440247650c6ed57271f6fdeee4af8e70ef6fcf/original/19820-1576130036009873-2782815616531902996-n.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Q: Awesome, guys. You guys are just simply fantastic! So what was it like working together? </strong></p>
<p><strong>V: </strong>The collab was really fun to work on. We tried some crazy new tactics for sound design and came up with some really interesting sounds! We laughed a lot and were just being weird making the song and it seemed to just come together really nicely. I learned that we can make some really strange sounds, that put into the context of an electro house track they seemed to just work perfectly. The best part was when we were sound designing the sound into the break after the second drop and I was like “hmm what happens if we do this?” We played the sound and I basically fall out of the chair in excitement because it was such a crazy sound while Apoxia is just laughing at me. Overall it was a great experience and we are super excited about our song! </p>
<p><strong>A:</strong> Working with Von was great, we just clicked on this track everything came so effortlessly. I’m not going to give away the secrets of how we created our sounds or anything, mostly because our process was just so in depth. I learned a lot from working with him, seriously and educational experience. He was very knowledgeable, and I think we both had a lot of fun. </p>
<p><strong>Q: I love seeing artists come together like this! Really the true meaning of music! So who would you guys say are your biggest influences? </strong></p>
<p><strong>V: </strong>I really love Feed Me and Ganja White Night and White Zoo. Those guys are always doing something unique and I love the little details the put into each track. I’m also very influenced by classical music- Beethoven is my favorite composer. There’s a lot to be said for classical music and as much as some people overlook it, when you’re a producer: always keep the greats in mind and don’t count out sources of inspiration- they laid down the foundations of what we create upon today. </p>
<p><strong>A: </strong>Porter Robinson, Gesaffelstein, Kotek, Rezz, and Noisia, Deadmau5, M83. I find myself drawing inspiration from them a lot. </p>
<p><strong>Q: I can definitely hear that in your music! Last question, guys! What would you tell other artists trying to make it in this crazy industry? </strong></p>
<p><strong>V: </strong>Never give up! I know it sounds cliche, but I was told all the time, that I would never have a job [in the industry], and that my career [choice] is one in a million. Even my teachers at school would mention that it's really hard to get a job in the industry. Just never, ever give up. If you are at the point where you want to quit, and you think your music sucks, keep working at it and eventually you will start to make music you really enjoy. Every time you open your production software you don’t have to write a song, you can use your time to practice the things you aren’t great at. If you can’t make cool sounds, practice it for an hour every day, if you can’t program drums, practice for an hour a day. The brain is a muscle, so practice producing like you would be training your other muscles at the gym so that when you have the inspiration in the studio, you will be able to get your ideas into the software much easier. </p>
<p><strong>A: </strong>Exactly, never stop making music, no matter what. It’s all a process that involves a level of passion. Keep that passion alive, regardless of what anyone says. </p>
<p>I, for one, am so grateful to have had the opportunity to sit down with these two and pick their brains for you, my dear music lovers. It was an absolute pleasure akin to listening to their track on repeat (which we, at ManiacMusic, have been doing non-stop since they sent it over to us)! </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Please check out their release, here, on Spotify: </strong></span><a contents="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1fHs5IhOgNcIywNPaBrBWP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0LvUIsaXoSYNk9sr0X40ps" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/0LvUIsaXoSYNk9sr0X40ps</a></p>
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<p><span style="color:#e74c3c;"><strong><span class="font_large">FREE Download of vonHubl & Apoxia Serum Production Pack <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theartistunion.com/tracks/8cd110" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></strong></span><br> </p>
<p>And their social networks, as well, and don’t forget to subscribe to their channels: </p>
<p><strong>vonHubl: </strong></p>
<p><a contents="http://www.vonhubl.com/ " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.vonhubl.com" target="_blank">http://www.vonhubl.com</a></p>
<p><a contents="http://www.facebook.com/vonhubl " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/vonhubl" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/vonhubl </a></p>
<p><a contents="http://www.soundcloud.com/vonhubl" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soundcloud.com/vonhubl" target="_blank">http://www.soundcloud.com/vonhubl</a> </p>
<p><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/vonhubl " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/vonhubl" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/vonhubl </a></p>
<p><a contents="http://www.twitter.com/vonhubl " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.twitter.com/vonhubl" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/vonhubl </a></p>
<p><a contents="https://www.instagram.com/vonhubl/ " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/vonhubl/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/vonhubl/ </a></p>
<p><strong>Apoxia: </strong></p>
<p><a contents="http://www.apoxia.live/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.apoxia.live" target="_blank">http://www.apoxia.live</a></p>
<p><a contents="http://www.soundcloud.com/apoxia" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soundcloud.com/apoxia" target="_blank">http://www.soundcloud.com/apoxia </a></p>
<p><a contents="http://www.facebook.com/apoxiamusic " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/apoxiamusic" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/apoxiamusic </a></p>
<p><a contents="https://www.instagram.com/apoxia_official/ " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/apoxia_official/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/apoxia_official/ </a></p>
<p><a contents="http://www.twitter.com/Apoxia_Official" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.twitter.com/Apoxia_Official" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/Apoxia_Official</a></p>
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<p>Scary music for the dancefloor <br>Electronic Horror Music</p>
<p>vonHubl Music</p>
<p>Apoxia Music</p>
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<p> </p>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/46074462017-02-26T14:48:51-05:002023-12-10T13:34:58-05:00Orchestal Dubstep for your Head!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/2dfda1c1e5c2986fc17ddcf8592f4e64861202a8/original/cover-art-170223012224-1024x1024.jpg?1488137541" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Our friend Ohmanac just released "War in The Heavens" remix of Caellus. on L.A. Based Sci-Fi Record Label World. This track is for people who enjoy orchestral sounds mixed with heavy bass music. This track is in a similar lane as The Maniac Agenda's popular Halo 4 Boss Battles remix, but with a more dubstep approach. Blogs have started catching on with great reviews and with half a millions plays on soundcloud this track is full of suprises Read full review and Listen here: </p>
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<p><br><br>Download the track over on <a contents="Beatport" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beatport.com/track/war-in-heavens-ohmanac-epic-psy-bass-remix/8874514" target="_blank">Beatport</a>. <br><br><br>TAGS: Dubstep EDM Electronica Psy-Trance Trance Caellus & Camulus Ohmanac World of Caellus Los Angeles, California, USA</p>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/44644222016-11-13T07:51:15-05:002023-12-10T14:22:27-05:00Is This The End of Days?<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/7ce3ed12fe4ff20c9404c26c943e9ba2bb72101b/medium/bdf5dymy.jpeg?1479041132" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br> Morning! I feel like with all the craziness in this past election that today is perfect day to release this new song "End of Days feat. Emily Coy" by The Maniac Agenda's Antonio "SAT"<br><br>"I wanted to make something kinda feel good hiphop. Think West coast like Good Day by Ice cube. You know something to just put in car and cruise too"<br><br>Give a listen and download it for free here:<iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/292244427&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/41881522016-05-19T13:53:26-04:002023-12-10T13:15:51-05:00New Industrial - Dark Electronic - Experimental Triphop Bass Music Cover of Nirvana's Heat Shaped Box<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/ba35e255f761ec8b6fe563c5284a577c31a234a6/medium/13151597-274912582847608-5964520072755791244-n.jpg?1463547254" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><p><br> </p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/263209307&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe>
<p>SAT of The Maniac Agenda aka <a contents="Ohmanac" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soundcloud.com/ohmanac" target="_blank">Ohmanac</a> Just got busy in the studio producing a raw, dark, and creepy bass music cover of Nirvana's Heart Shaped Box feat. the female vocals from <a contents="Plush City" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.twitter.com/plushcityband" target="_blank">Plush City</a>'s Lauren Stone. This remix cover brings a fresh "Modern Hybrid Triphop" sound to this classic. Perfect for Halloween DJ sets, soundtracks, or to send chills down your spine. We are giving the MP3 + Lossless Wav for Audiophiles</p>
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<p>Fresh Music genres: They come and go, but give a lasting impression (or not). This is a look at what 2016 has to offer both in new up and coming artists and established artists coloring outside the lines. Whether you're writing about music or describing a band to your friend who's slowly adopting that patient-but-definitely-not-getting-it expression, then you know.... <br><br>New genres of music <br><br><br><span class="font_xl"><strong>Electronic Stoner Rock<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/8fb61b3587c32800c86216208c6870020909ff37/medium/dxzwhxnwsaaa2oa.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></strong></span><br>This music genre was coined by the artist/producer Fuzz Heady. Electronic Stoner Rock combines electronic music genres such as trap, glitchhop, dubstep, house, and DnB and Psy-trance with bluesy Stoner/Psychedelic rock riffs often over hiphop beats. Songs are often instrumental, but can have vocals as well like in the track below. This genre combines modern electronic music technology, but has a classic rock feel to it as well. Fuzz Heady is a mysterious character who wears his hair over his face and has been compared to "Cousin It" from the Adams Family in appearance. People refer to him/her as "Cousin Lit" Do you have HIGH standards? Give Electronic Stoner Rock a chance and hear why it is not just for stoners. Hit the play button below to hear it:<br><br> </p>
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<p><strong><span style="color:#27ae60;">Find out more about Fuzz Heady and download this song for FREE here:</span><span style="color:#2980b9;"> </span><a contents="https://www.maniacmusic.net/fuzz-heady-music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.maniacmusic.net/fuzz-heady-music" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2980b9;">https://www.maniacmusic.net/fuzz-heady-music</span></a></strong></p>
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<p><br><span class="font_xl"><strong>Dark Bass</strong></span><br><br><br><br><iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/263209307&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe><br><br>This underground music genre is the fusion between the electronic genre Bass Music, Triphop, & Industrial. Sort of the counter culture to the whole EDM moment. This song has the big heavy bass like many EDM records, but has the raw, dark, deep vibes of other more organic forms of music. This is a cover song original by Nirvana. The artist behind this style are Lauren Stone and Ohmanac to form Plush City. Enjoy Dark BASS?<br><br><strong>Download this song for FREE here</strong>: <a contents="http://www.maniacmusic.net/plush-city" data-link-label="Plush City" data-link-type="page" href="/plush-city" target="_blank"><strong>http://www.maniacmusic.net/plush-city </strong></a><br><br><strong>Follow + Support them here</strong>: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/Plush-City-175711872767680/?fref=ts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Plush-City-175711872767680/?fref=ts" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Plush-City-175711872767680/?fref=ts</a></p>
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<p><span class="font_xl"><strong>Progressive Heavy</strong></span><span class="font_xl"><strong> Electro Rock </strong></span><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/c6efa409ba95313931c910b1597e36d65d5d8fd8/original/2118510704-17b5a8a108.jpg?1451514140" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></span></p>
<p>Just when you think rock is dead a New genres of rock music appears. Is Electro Dance Metal or Tin-Foil Dance Music? Nope! This genre fuses elements of metal, Rock, and EDM.<br><br>This genre boasts high energy tracks. This genre of music that makes you want to mosh or dance! The beats are big and modern like in EDM tracks, but the arrangements are more aggressive and progressive like in rock and metal music. Instruments use live sounds like guitars and synth elements like wobbles bass and saw waves. This genre often hasmultiple genres of EDM like electro, dubstep, trap, and others in one song. Vocals can have rapping verses or singing hooks. See Also Celldweller, Blue Stahli, Linkin Park, Enter Shikari, Starset, & The Maniac Agenda.<br><br>Pioneers of this genre are the<a contents=" co-producers of the Metal Gear Rising video game soundtrack The Maniac Agenda!&nbsp;" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank"> co-producers of the Metal Gear Rising video game soundtrack <strong>The Maniac Agenda! </strong></a></p>
<p>Listen to Prog Electro Rock with <strong>Let It Die by The Maniac Agenda + Starset:</strong></p>
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<p><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Enjoy this genre?</strong> If so find out more about <a contents="The Maniac Agenda" data-link-label="About " data-link-type="page" href="/about" target="_blank">The Maniac Agenda</a> + <a contents="Get their FREE EP" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">Get their FREE E</a><a contents="Get their FREE EP HERE" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">P HERE</a><br><br><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><strong>Soundcloud: </strong></span> <a contents="http://www.soundcloud.com/themaniacagenda" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soundcloud.com/themaniacagenda" target="_blank">http://www.soundcloud.com/themaniacagenda</a><br><strong><span style="color:#00FFFF;">Twitter: </span></strong> <a contents="http://www.twitter.com/themaniacagenda" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.twitter.com/themaniacagenda" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/themaniacagenda</a><br><strong><span style="color:#0000FF;">Facebook:</span></strong> <a contents="http://www.facebook.com/themaniacagenda" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/themaniacagenda" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/themaniacagenda</a><br><strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Youtube: </span></strong> <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/themaniacagenda" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/themaniacagenda" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/themaniacagenda</a></span><br><br><span class="font_large"> </span></p>
<hr><p><strong><span class="font_xl">Air Pop </span><br><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/68492a92a043434f41702d6ab89a5df60afd3b11/original/purityring2.png?1451514280" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></strong></p>
<p>This genre combines elements of ambient, Trip-hop, Pop, and Psy Rock. Big dirty hiphop breaks, 808s or live bass control the bottom usually with the vocals being calm, dark, soft, or mysterious. Band like Portishead, Hooverphonic, and Massive Attack started this in the triphop golden years, but artist like Lana Del Ray, The Neighborhood, Housey, Lordes, and Lauren Stone have been pushing the envelope. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Listen to AIR Pop Below with Lauren Stone's "Sandman:" </strong></span></p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/playlists/93952993&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></div>
<p> <span class="font_large"><strong>Did you like AIR POP?</strong> If so get more information. download the song off Itunes, and support Lauren Stone: <a contents="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sandman-single/id980749495" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sandman-single/id980749495" target="_blank"><strong>https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sandman-single/id980749495</strong></a></span></p>
<hr><p><strong><span class="font_xl">Glitch Soulazz</span></strong></p>
<p>Definition: (See jazzstep); an amalgamation of gitchhop or DJ-produced electronic music with traditional jazz or blues elements. </p>
<p>It's not jazz. It's also not your normal wobble nerd glitchy hop (in fact, it's better). Moby was an early dabbler in Glitch Jazz, but guys like Pretty Lights and The Marvel Years have been expanding the genre ever since. </p>
<p>See also: Gramatik, Big Gigantic, Free The Robots. </p>
<p>Example of Glitch Soulazz by Pretty Lights:</p>
<p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/flyqb6PbarM" width="560"></iframe></p>
<div style="text-align: center;"> <p><strong>Did you like Glitch Soulazz?</strong> If so get more information download the song for free here: plmusic.com</p>
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<p><strong><span class="font_xl">Country DANCE Music</span></strong></p>
<p>Definition: (See inexplicable); Country Dance Music, where a 4-on-the-floor beat and electronic production are overlaid with folk or country-like melodies and vocals. </p>
<p>Where, oh where, did CDM come from? Maybe the music industry got bored and decided to experiment with two of history's most hate-it-or-love-it genres. Either way, here it is, and if Pitbull's 'Timber' sticks around on the charts any longer, then CDM might be here to stay. </p>
<p>See also: Avicii </p>
<p>Example of CDM: </p>
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<hr><p><strong><span class="font_xl">Space Trap</span></strong></p>
<p>Definition: A low-gloss style of trap, where the rapper crafts urban stories over spacey 808 filled grooves</p>
<p>Tree Thuggers with a open mind! </p>
<p><br>Example of space trap: </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M7xyCvQh_5s?list=PLtBRGrus5Wsb940Iqf7UTsrFgfylQUlI0" width="560"></iframe><br><br>If so get more information download the song for free here:</p>
<hr><p><span class="font_xl">BONUS Songs:<br><br>Conspiracy Rock</span><br><br><span class="font_regular">This is for those of you getting lost on the dark side of youtube with Illuminati videos and Occult documentries. This DIY Band is for you!<br>I present MOLECULAR. Trippy guitars, deep lyrics, Symbolism, and Weed? They got all that and more. Watch their music video here:</span><br><span class="font_xl"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/a6V4RLAy1hs" width="560"></iframe><br><br>Did you like Molecular's Conspiracy Rock? Check more from them here:<br><a contents="http://www.molecularband.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.molecularband.com/" target="_blank">http://www.molecularband.com/</a><br> </span><br><span class="font_xl"><strong>Orchestral IDM </strong><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/c26b6e93eb1bfd1090873dc4019ea656c2a489a7/original/tumblr-njks58c8571tumy4po1-1280.jpg?1451517342" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p>Definition: Think Pink Floyd Meets Aphex Twin with a stoner rock twist, backed by a orchestra.</p>
<p>A trippy adventure into the unknown! 420 friendly music here! See also: Rob Dougan</p>
<p>Example of Orchestral IDM by Fuzz Heady</p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/239755686&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe></div>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Enjoy Orchestral IDM? </strong></span><span class="font_large"><strong>If so get more information download the song for free here: </strong></span><br><br> </p>
<hr><p>Tags <br>new music genres 2016 - top music genres 2016 - New Rock Genres - Top New music genres - new pop genres - new intelligent electronic music</p>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/39049142015-10-26T19:23:55-04:002022-09-30T02:31:49-04:0050/50 Records Releases The Maniac Agenda collaboration with Trazshman "Lost and Found"<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/48945f05f37f7d5d6f0cbbcf7a2f39d4dcb96cb0/original/12287399.jpg?1445901538" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>We are happy to announce a new single dropped last week called "Lost and Found." This track is a audio and visual collaboration with the talented <a contents="Trazshman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TrazshMan?fref=ts" target="_blank">Trazshman</a> rapping and the visual artist <a contents="Chris Vellrath " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/chris.vellrath?fref=ts" target="_blank">Chris Vellrath </a>doing the artwork.<br><br>This was one of those songs when the studio vibe was perfect! However, we thought we lost it when a hard drive crashed, but we later found it. A fitting story for the songs title. We brought it straight to 50/50 Records and together we present "Lost & Found" a compound of musical elements that create a very unique and uplifting style. Listen and purchase below:<br><br>Purchase on Itunes here: <a contents="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lost-and-found-single/id1041227004" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lost-and-found-single/id1041227004" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lost-and-found-single/id1041227004</a><br><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/227171581&color=00cc11&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/38339622015-08-31T11:45:08-04:002024-01-04T06:24:40-05:00How to EQ like the Pros Do!<h1 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 6.390625px; font-size: 48px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 300; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 48px; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgb(2, 108, 127);"><span style="color:#00FF00;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px;">EQ SETTINGS FOR MIXING</span></span></h1>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);"><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/7b7dcdc567fa8e9d5e1e32fd1d5e614d6b6059a5/large/hmdqzxt.jpg?1440513940" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Picture by simon wright<br><br>Here is a great guide to show you where the different frequency ranges are so you can make better choices when mixing your track. Feel Free to book mark this post as reference when mixing!<br><br><br><em style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px;">Kick Drum</span></em></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Muddiness can be rolled off around 300Hz. Add a small boost around 5-8kHz to add some high end to punch through the mix.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Frequency Effect</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">50-100Hz Adds bottom to the sound</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">100-250Hz Adds roundness</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">250-800Hz Muddiness Area</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">5-8kHz Adds high end presence</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">8-12kHz Adds Hiss</p>
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">A small boost around 60-120Hz will give the sound more body. Boosting around 6kHz will give a snappy sound.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Frequency Effect</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">100-250Hz Fills out the sound</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">6-8kHz Adds presence</p>
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Muddiness can be rolled off around 300Hz. Add some brightness with a small boost around 3kHz.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Frequency Effect</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">250-800Hz Muddiness area</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">1-6kHz Adds presence</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">6-8kHz Adds clarity</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">8-12kHz Adds brightness</p>
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">A boost around 60Hz will add more body. Any muddiness can be rolled off around 300Hz. If more presence is needed, try a boost around 6kHz.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Frequency Effect</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">50-100Hz Adds bottom end</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">100-250Hz Adds roundness</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">250-800Hz Muddiness Area</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">800-1kHz Adds beef to small speakers</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">1-6kHz Adds presence</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">6-8kHz Adds high-end presence</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">8-12kHz Adds hiss</p>
<hr style="box-sizing: content-box; height: 0px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; border-width: medium medium 2px; border-style: none none solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(246, 246, 246); clear: both; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);"><em style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px;">Vocals</span></em></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">This wildly varies depending on which mic you’ve used to record on. Try either a cut or boost around 300hz depending on the other elements in the mix . A tiny boost around 6kHz will add some clarity, but don’t go mad or the vocal will begin sounding harsh.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Frequency Effect</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">100-250Hz Adds up-front sound</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">250-800Hz Muddiness area</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">1-6kHz Adds presence</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">6-8kHz Adds sibilance and clarity</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">8-12kHz Adds brightness</p>
<hr style="box-sizing: content-box; height: 0px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; border-width: medium medium 2px; border-style: none none solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(246, 246, 246); clear: both; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);"><em style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px;">Piano</span></em></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Any apparent muddiness can be rolled off around 300Hz. Apply a very small boost around 6kHz to add some clarity.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Frequency Effect</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">50-100Hz Adds bottom</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">100-250Hz Adds roundness</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">250-1kHz Muddiness area</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">1-6kHz Adds presence</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">6-8Khz Adds clarity</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">8-12kHz Adds hiss</p>
<hr style="box-sizing: content-box; height: 0px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; border-width: medium medium 2px; border-style: none none solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(246, 246, 246); clear: both; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);"><em style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px;">Electric guitars</span></em></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Again this depends on the mix and the recording. Apply either cut or boost around 300hz, depending on the song and sound. try boosting around 3kHz to add some edge to the sound, or cut to add some transparency.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Try boosting around 6kHz to add presence. Try boosting around 10kHz to add brightness.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Frequency Effect</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">100-250Hz Adds body</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">250-800Hz Muddiness area</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">1-6Khz Cuts through the mix</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">6-8kHz Adds clarity</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">8=12kHz Adds hiss</p>
<hr style="box-sizing: content-box; height: 0px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; border-width: medium medium 2px; border-style: none none solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(246, 246, 246); clear: both; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);"><em style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px;">Acoustic guitar</span></em></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Any apparent muddiness can be rolled off between 100-300Hz. Apply small amounts of cut around 1-3kHz to push the image higher. Apply small amounts of boost around 5kHz to add some presence.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Frequency Effect</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">100-250Hz Adds body</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">6-8kHz Adds clarity</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">8-12kHz Adds brightness</p>
<hr style="box-sizing: content-box; height: 0px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; border-width: medium medium 2px; border-style: none none solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(246, 246, 246); clear: both; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);"><em style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px;">Strings</span></em></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">These depend entirely on the mix and the sound used.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Frequency Effect</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">50-100Hz Adds bottom end</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">100-250Hz Adds body</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">250-800Hz Muddiness area</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">1-6hHz Sounds crunchy</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">6-8kHz Adds clarity</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">8-12kHz Adds brightness</p>
<hr style="box-sizing: content-box; height: 0px; margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; border-width: medium medium 2px; border-style: none none solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(246, 246, 246); clear: both; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6000003814697px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Additional Notes:</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Low End:</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Anything less than 50Hz is the sub bass and is most commonly taken up by the lowest part of the kick drum or bass sounds. It’s wise to try and roll off frequencies here with a high pass filter as subsonics are usually inaudible and rob you of extra headroom.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Bass: 50-250Hz</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">This is the home stereo bass boost territory, adding a small boost in the upper ranges to add some presence or clarity.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Muddiness: 200-800Hz</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">This is the problem area for muddy sounding mixes. Most frequencies around here can cause psycho-acoustic problems & if too many sounds in a mix are present here, your track will just sound bad, try to keep this area as sparsely populated as possible.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Mid-range: 800-6kHz</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Human hearing is extremely sensitive at these frequencies, and even a minute boost around here will result in a huge change in the sound. Human speech is focus in this area, so it’s the frequency range we hear more than any other. Often when you hear one track that sounds louder than another with the same peak level it’s due to this area having a boost and increasing the “perceived loudness” factor.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">High Range: 6-8kHz</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">If you boost this area is slightly it will make sounds artificially brighter and is common place in mastering for CD.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Hi-High Range: 8-20kHz</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.6em; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">This is where you can make your track sound higher quality than it actually is, with carefully planned boosts. Be careful not to overdo it though as you’ll end up with a hissy mix that just annoys the listener.<br><br><strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#FF0000;">Enjoy our Posts? Tell a Friend or support by purchasing premium presets and production tools from </span><a contents="our store" data-link-label="Production Packs" data-link-type="page" href="/production-packs"><span style="color:#0000CD;">our store</span></a><span style="color:#FF0000;"> like this pack:<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="Deep & Future House Presets" data-link-type="page" href="/deep-future-house-presets"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/dc7a0271a6c037db45c0ea13192fb6141b93659c/original/deephouse-future-house-sample-pack-vol-1.jpg?1431468619" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></span></span></strong><br><br> </p>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/38339302015-08-27T08:55:52-04:002023-12-10T11:44:06-05:0010 Great Tips for Being a Professional Producer<header style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: center;"><h1 class="entry-title" itemprop="headline" style="margin: 0px 20px 25px 10px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 36px; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 39.5999984741211px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); text-align: left;">10 Great Tips for Being a Professional Producer</h1></header>
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<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">Rihanna’s producer and Grammy award winner Brian Kennedy shares his top 10 music producing secrets.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/7b7dcdc567fa8e9d5e1e32fd1d5e614d6b6059a5/original/hmdqzxt.jpg?1440513940" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">As far as production goes, the top of the mountain belongs to the maestros who compose the world’s top pop hits.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">They’re responsible for a kind of wizardry that binds together catchy lyrics and addicting melodies. It all comes together to create an air of familiarity that sends their songs to No.1.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">We were privileged enough to get some crucial production tips from one such producer: Grammy Award winner, Brian Kennedy, the man behind Rihanna’s ‘Disturbia.’</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;">1. KNOW WHO YOU ARE IMMEDIATELY</h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Know your work, know exactly what your talent is. What role do you play as producer?</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">The term ‘music producer’ is such a vague term so work out what you’re good at and explore that as opposed to coming in like, ‘I’m a producer!’.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">So, first of all, find out what a producer is to you – understand the full value of what a producer is, it’s not just making beats and tracks. My first key tip would be, find out what being a producer means to you and really get to understand that.”</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;">2. ALWAYS BE A STUDENT OF THE GAME</h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Know your history and know what’s happening in the contemporary world of production.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">Diplo, Dr Luke, Max Martin, Rodney Jerkins… all these people are prolific in the contemporary world of producing and are worth knowing about.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">Know the history of who you’re working with and be ready to go into the studio armed with this information. Information is key, before you even get into wanting to be a producer. There’s a lot of information out there, so use it.”</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;">3. GET WITH THE PROGRAMS</h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Get to know your programs. Is it Logic? Is it Ableton Live? Is it Pro Tools? Learn as much as you can. Again it’s about information and research.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">I’m lucky enough to be able to afford an engineer, but I’m just starting to learn that aspect of production myself, too. One thing I did wrong when I first started was not learning how to engineering at all. Now, you can’t be good at everything, <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">but </span>learn just enough so that you don’t need an engineer.”</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;">4. STACK UP YOUR MUSIC PRODUCING CLOUT</h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Nothing is more insulting than someone coming in on a session and not knowing what’s what’. Don’t be limited to just one thing. don’t just say, ‘Oh, I just play piano’.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">When you get to the level of Diddy, you can sit back and tell people what to do, a lot of people coming up ain’t gonna have that clout. You gotta get your hands dirty a little bit.”</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;">5. WEAR ALL THE MUSIC PRODUCER HATS</h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">“These days, being a producer isn’t just about being a ‘pop producer’ or a ‘rock producer’, diversity is a huge part of production now. You’ve got guys doing pop music who’ll go and work on a country record in the same day.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">The stuff I was doing with Cee-Lo last night was bluesy, but it still had a pop edge to it. Diversity is key because the game has changed so much.”</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;">6. KEEP GOOD SONGWRITERS IN YOUR CORNER</h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Familiarize yourself with songwriters. Good songwriters are a producer’s best friend. Some of the top guys in the business recycle the same songwriters, it’s a connection you have with each other, it’s like a marriage.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">However, just because you’re a good producer and that person is a good songwriter, it doesn’t mean you’re going to make a good song, chemistry is key.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">Our job as producers is to make everyone happy; if something goes wrong, we get blamed, if everything goes right, we get the glory.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">It’s all about getting the right writers. Never sleep on new writers. A good writer is your best friend, man!”</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;">7. GET REAL ‘LIKES’</h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Be personable, there are a lot of assholes in this business. Some of them get lucky and have careers, but most don’t. Most of my hits come from being personable. Why did they choose me over someone else who’s just as talented? It’s because with my personality I’m able to connect with people.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">It’s not a work or business mentality, it’s about creating an environment where the artist feels safe. Even if I’m not working with someone, I still come in like that.”</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;">8. CREATE THE RIGHT STUDIO VIBE</h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">“The better the artist feels, the better the song turns out. I did ‘Mr. Know It All’ with Kelly Clarkson, we went to the movies and watched Green Lantern, hung out and then went to the studio to cut it.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">You hang out like that and you get a real sense of the person, which makes the job much easier and brings the best out in both you and the artist. When you’re a leader of a session, you create that environment for the artist to feel comfortable in.”</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;">9. CHAMPAGNE AND MAINTAIN</h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Be prepared for the moment. That’s the biggest thing I’d say. It’s not about getting it, it’s about keeping it when you get it.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">Prepare for the moment instead of trying to look for the moment. That’s why I’ve got a steady career. I’ll work on country, I’ll work on pop, I’ll work on rock… it’s about maintaining.”</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;">10. DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE</h2>
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<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">Don’t worry about telling everyone what you’re up to and falling into that trap, be mysterious, work quietly behind-the-scenes and build your rep that way…</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">We regularly cross paths with amazing people doing incredible things in the music industry, and when we do, we love to spread the word. Check out these tools that will liven up your production workflow by keeping producing fun.</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">SPLICE: IMPROVE MUSIC PRODUCTION COLLABORATION </span></h2>
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<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://splice.com/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansmedium, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(46, 203, 207);" target="_blank"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Splice</span></a> created a highly innovative tool for producers (like me) who have lost a ton of production time WeTransferring stems, or searching for lost hard drives under their beds.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">Splice is a platform for backing up and sharing sessions. This really changes the music production collaboration game, not only by solving common problems music makers face–like saving and sending sessions–by establishing them as a bigger part of the creative process.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="il" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Splice</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> currently offers support for <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Ableton Live</span>, <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Logic X</span> and <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">FL Studio</span>. Their beta just went live, along with an embeddable player called “DNA”. The player lets fans view a song’s arrangement, plug-ins and samples, as well as enables commentary on the song itself.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">You can also click “splice” in the player to download the full project file and create your own version. Check the example below featuring <em style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Henry Fong & J-Trick:</em></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;"><iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://splice.com/player/index.html?song_id=9C8B84BC-6914-4DE5-9A16-295DA7A05649&version_id=3CB336B8-71CB-4366-86FD-1D18E60F5594" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;" width="100%"></iframe></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Tokyo Dawn Labs: More Inspiration with Incredible Plug-Ins </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://blog.landr.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/new23.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansmedium, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(46, 203, 207);"><img src="//blog.landr.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/new23.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="new2" height="220" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none;" width="620" /></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.tokyodawn.net/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansmedium, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(46, 203, 207);" target="_blank"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Tokyo Dawn</span></a> is both a VST creator AND record label. It’s the web equivalent of an espresso shop in a clothing store, a perfect one-stop-shop to create and enjoy music.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">Head over to their site and pick up some of their goodies. We recommend two<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> plugins that are quite impressive (and free to download): the <a href="http://www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-feedback-compressor-2/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansmedium, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(46, 203, 207);" target="_blank">TDR Feedback Compressor</a> and the <a href="http://www.tokyodawn.net/proximity/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansmedium, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(46, 203, 207);" target="_blank">Proximity VST</a> which play with the spatiality of sounds. While you are on their site, make sure to check out</span> our faves like <a href="http://www.tokyodawn.net/amalia/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansmedium, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(46, 203, 207);" target="_blank">Amalia</a>, <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><a href="http://www.tokyodawn.net/opolopo/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansmedium, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(46, 203, 207);" target="_blank">Opolopo</a> and <a href="http://www.djvadim.com/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansmedium, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(46, 203, 207);" target="_blank">DJ Vadim</a></span>. Good, soulful music!</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">JAMHUB: CAPTURE SOUNDS ON THE FLY</span></h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://blog.landr.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/new32.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansmedium, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(46, 203, 207);"><img src="//blog.landr.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/new32.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="new3" height="244" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none;" width="620" /></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://jamhub.com/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansmedium, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(46, 203, 207);" target="_blank">JamHub</a> make tools that are perfect for modern musicians. Whether you are practicing in an apartment, need to record your live jam, or are looking to better understand what you sound like in a recorded environment, <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">JamHub</span> is making easy-to-easy, conveniently portable tools for you.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">JamHub hooked us up with a couple <a href="http://jamhub.com/trackermt16/index.html" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansmedium, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(46, 203, 207);" target="_blank">Tracker M16</a> to test out around the office, and we are already in love with them. It’s the perfect portable tool for capturing up to 16 high-res [16/24] tracks at a time and dumping them into your DAW to work with in the future.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline;">Feature image source:<a href="http://christinekramer.com/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansmedium, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(46, 203, 207);" target="_blank"> Christine Kramer</a><br><br><strong>SPLICE</strong><br><br><a contents="https://splice.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://splice.com" target="_blank">https://splice.com</a><br><br>Experience a better collaborative workflow with our project timeline. Get notified of changes, instantly load any save and see who's working on what.<br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/a0b7da50398b893c4748306323fa62dfaa1363ac/medium/production-master-212-kick-drums-vol-1.jpg?1431521171" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br>Check out and Download some awesome FREE and Premium samples and presets packs here:<br><a contents="http://www.maniacmusic.net/production-packs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.maniacmusic.net/production-packs" target="_blank">http://www.maniacmusic.net/production-packs</a></p>
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</div>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/37116942015-06-08T13:02:08-04:002022-10-04T05:25:02-04:0010 WILD Ways to Improve Your Music Mixes<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">THINK LIKE A LISTENER</span></h2>
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<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In the era of modern editing and correction tools, infinite tracks, and no outside-world time constraints, it’s super-easy to get carried away and disappear down the “The Perfect Mix” rabbit-hole. But people don’t listen to a mix, they listen to a song.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Very few sit and listen to music with an intense scowl on their face, hawkishly looking for mistakes. After all, if you really want to find mistakes in your mix, you will. Always.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Try to get the perspective of a fan:</span></p>
<ul style="margin: 15px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 40px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: none; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: disc; text-align: left;">Whenever possible, take some real time (days) away from your productions.</li> <li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: disc; text-align: left;">If something sticks out as sounding wrong, then it warrants fixing.</li> <li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; list-style: disc; text-align: left;">If not and the song comes across as something you would enjoy listening to, then the mix is done: Time to move on.</li>
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<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">GET TO KNOW YOUR TRACK BEFORE MIXING</span></h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Before I start a mix, I bounce a rough “faders up” version and listen for a couple of days. Over time, approaches and ideas present themselves organically. Allow the music to dictate the mix and not the other way around. This sounds more Zen than it actually is but it’s a good way to get out of template-driven ruts and habits. Listen to your mix away from your computer. It gets you out of producer headspace and into music-fan headspace.<br><br><span class="font_large">USE AND CREATE SOUNDS THAT WORK WELL TOGETHER<br><br></span><span class="font_regular">One of the issues I often see people trying to add synths and elements that take up similar frequency ranges. Try move the octave of the elements to see where the sound sit in the mix or create your own sound that you know where they sit in the mix or use some high quality presets like these = </span><a contents="http://www.maniacmusic.net/production-packs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.maniacmusic.net/production-packs" target="_blank">http://www.maniacmusic.net/production-packs</a></p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">MIXING AS ARRANGEMENT</span></h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Edit!</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mixing is an extension of arrangement and orchestration. So when faced with a busy, dense mix, ask yourself if all the parts really need to be there before using every EQ, compression, and panning trick in the book. Giving individual parts space and “time off” will increase their impact. Use sounds that are complementary instead of similar (ie. layer a short, attack-y sound with softer, sustained sound). Approaching a mix as a musical arrangement instead of just a bunch of frequencies that need to be wrestled with, goes a long way.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">No doubt, that having the best monitoring setup (speakers, headphones) and room treatment is very important, but hearing your music in as many “real world” scenarios is a great workaround, especially if your home studio is on the budget side. Listen on laptop speakers, crappy earbuds, in the car, and even at your audiophile friend’s acoustically-perfect-subterranean-shrine-to-Steely Dan.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If it works on all these systems then your mix is as good as it gets. If not, make a note of what the problems are and go back to the mix and fix them.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lather, rinse, repeat.</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">GET WEIRD</span></h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Making a mix sound balanced, defined, and well-proportioned is only part of the equation; A mix should also be hella interesting.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Get lost in experiments: run your vocal reverb through a granular synth. Vocode your drums with your synth pad. Reverse the delay that’s delaying the delay on your vibraphone, add tremolo, reverse it and add delay. The worst that can happen is it sounds bad and you start from scratch. The best that can happen is you stumble on something truly unique and develop your signature sound, a la “the Cher Effect”.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Tip</span>: don’t do this with a paying client in the room. Unless they’re cool with it. Some of them actually are.</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">LOWER YOUR GODDAMN LEVELS :)</span></h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://blog.landr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/LEVELS-e1432238975926.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansmedium, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(46, 203, 207);"><img src="//blog.landr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/LEVELS-e1432238975926.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="LEVELS" height="326" style="margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; display: block; clear: both;" width="407" /></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Now that we live in a 24-bit world, noise floors aren’t an issue anymore. So there is no reason to record or mix with every meter blazing red.<br>Recording too hot needlessly pushes your recording chain into harsh clipping territory. Aim for an average level of -18dB FS (or a peak level of around -10dB FS on your faders) and your signals will be safe from clipping. Plus you’ll save lots of headroom on your mix bus without resorting to limiters or continually pulling down your faders.<br>If your track needs to be louder then turn up the volume on your speakers. Save the “make it loud” step for mastering.<br>Your mixes will sound more open, detailed, and less fatiguing as a result.</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">AUTOMATE YOUR FADERS</span></h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Compressors are great for taming wildly dynamic performances and adding character but relying on compression to set the level of your tracks, while leaving volume faders static, is a recipe for a lifeless mix. Once you’ve set a basic balance between all the elements, automate small fader rides. This will help parts fit together in a natural and musical way.</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">RESIST THE URGE TO SOLO</span></h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://blog.landr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/SOLO.jpg" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansmedium, sans-serif; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(46, 203, 207);"><img src="//blog.landr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/SOLO.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="SOLO" height="479" style="margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none; display: block; clear: both;" width="479" /></a></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Soloing a track is useful if you’re trying to clean up noises, or make sure your edits are tight. But avoid EQing and compressing things in solo mode. The natural tendency is to make all parts sound big and full on their own but this can cause elements to clash and compete when put together.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mixing is about getting all the parts work together as a whole. Some parts might end up sounding thin and small when soloed, but that allows them to be placed easily and unobtrusively into the mix alongside the fuller lead elements.</p>
<h2 style="margin: 30px 0px 15px 5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sansbold, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: baseline; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">F EVERYTHING</span></h2>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">That’s right kids, filter everything. Well, maybe not everything, but a lot of things a lot of the time. The lowly high-pass and low-pass filters can be your best friends in a mix. Rolling off the lows, and even occasionally the highs, on tracks that don’t need them opens up a lot of space you didn’t even know you had.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 5px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: pluto_sans_regularregular, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 22.3999996185303px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Remember, don’t worry if the sound is a bit weird or thin when soloed. It only matters what it sounds like in context with everything else.</p>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/37063932015-06-04T12:24:25-04:002023-12-10T14:06:11-05:0080 Tips and Tricks to Get Your Music Heard and Out of the Bedroom in 2015<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>80 Tips and Tricks to Get Your Music Heard and Out of the Bedroom in 2015</strong></span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/f1ef0914e41c088fadd7beed09a0297a18e9d2d1/original/jhxmt8dbzoc9.jpg?1420165821" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Sometimes you need a little inspiration to kick start the process. Here are 80 inspiring ideas to get you going!<br><br><br>1. Ignore every obstacle anyone has ever put in front of you.<br><br>2. Make music everyday – no matter how much time you have.<br><br>3. Set a deadline — and stick to it.<br><br>4. Learn to record yourself, and do it whenever and wherever’s possible.<br><br>5. get your music mastered or learn to do it yourself<br><br>6. Do as much as you can on your own, see what’s missing, THEN get help.<br><br>7. Try Brian Eno’s Oblique Strategies, or buy the original deck of cards made for mixing music.<br><br>8. Write lyrics with concrete imagery.<br><br>9. Get out of the box.<br><br>10. Try a free trial from Ableton or try <a contents="stagelight" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.openlabs.com" target="_blank">stagelight</a> App, change up the way you make things.<br><br>11. Record every musical idea you have. Use your iPhone, tape recorder or dictaphone.<br><br>12. Keep a pad and paper by your bed.<br><br>13. Read about your favorite artists. They were once where you are now.<br><br>14. It’s never too late. Anyone, at any age, can make music.<br><br>15. Learn about the origins of Hip hop or house or the genre you make.<br><br>16. Use Garage Band, it comes free with your computer.<br><br>17. Get a 4-track recorder.<br><br>18. Play a piano.<br><br>19. Try collaborating through Splice.<br><br>20. Stop reading Pitchfork.com. Make music instead.<br><br>21. Attend a festival.<br><br>22. Buy or download free inspiring <a contents="production tools here" data-link-label="Production Packs" data-link-type="page" href="/production-packs">production tools </a><a contents="here" data-link-label="Production Packs" data-link-type="page" href="/production-packs">here</a><br><br>23. Get a friend to sing the chorus.<br><br>24. Ignore every recording rule you’ve ever heard.<br><br>25. Listen to other's music - <a contents="like this weird stuff" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/themaniacagenda/sets/hey-alex-james-which-one-you/s-zPD2q" target="_blank">like this weird stuff</a><br><br>26. Try to join the Underground Producers Facebook group (it’s invite only).<br><br>27. Block internet distraction for a chunk of time with the Freedom app.<br><br>28. Learn the Circle of 5ths.<br><br>29. Sing in the shower.<br><br>30. Set up drums in your living room.<br><br>31. Go on tour.<br><br>32. Ask questions on Reddit.<br><br>33. Recreate your favorite song.<br><br>34. Harmonize with a friend.<br><br>35. Learn about multi-band compression.<br><br>36. Stop playing the instruments, only play the effects.<br><br>37. Quit your day job.<br><br>38. Work nights.<br><br>39. Buy a drum machine.<br><br>40. Buy used gear only.<br><br>41. Use what you have already.<br><br>42. Delete every plugin that you’ve never used, keep only what you use.<br><br>43. Sleep less.<br><br>44. Quit a band and start your own.<br><br>45. Get the PolyTune app.<br><br>46. If you can’t figure it out, there’s probably a YouTube tutorial that can teach you.<br><br>47. Record it backwards.<br><br>48. Read Attack Mag.<br><br>49. High pass filter vocals.<br><br>50. Eliminate computers from your live setup.<br><br>51. Play your new song in front of people.<br><br>52. Record sounds that aren’t musical.<br><br>53. Learn about sampling.<br><br>54. Stop caring.<br><br>55. Subscribe to The Wire.<br><br>56. Sell your guitars and buy turntables.<br><br>57. Sell your turntables and buy guitars.<br><br>58. Ask yourself: What would Prince do?<br><br>59. Ask yourself: What would Pink Floyd do?<br><br>60. Learn to play the drums.<br><br>61. Take frequent breaks from mixing.<br><br>62. Finish a song in one sitting.<br><br>63. Watch every episode of Fact Magazine’s Against the Clock.<br><br>64. Approach songwriting like a DJ approaches a party.<br><br>65. Buy a hardware synth.<br><br>67. Think about music in the shower.<br><br>68. Get familiar with Tone Generation.<br><br>69. Invest in monitors if you have the money, but work with what you got if you can’t afford them.<br><br>70. Get Reaper, it’s free. (Editors note: It’s not free anymore)<br><br>71. Learn to read music.<br><br>72. Check out <a contents="maniacmusic" data-link-label="Production Packs" data-link-type="page" href="/production-packs" target="_blank">maniacmusic</a>.net for loops, presets, and samples.<br><br>73. If you have the opportunity, make music with a toddler.<br><br>74. Talk to other musicians.<br><br>75. Share your music with the world.<br><br>76. Make your own website or blog - <a contents="get started here for free" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bandzoogle.com/?memref=rddb" target="_blank">get started here for free</a><br><br>77. Learn about music marketing - Here is a great book to do this:<br><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=maniacmusicne-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=0988561301&asins=0988561301&linkId=KXQ6T7WVNL6ZWBO3&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="width:120px;height:240px;"></iframe> <br><br>78. Get organized and on a schedule<br><br>79. Create in different places<br><br>80. Have fun!!!<br> <br><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>Bonus. Get FREE test production packs</strong></span> plus up to %50 off select production pack titles in <a contents="our" data-link-label="Production Packs" data-link-type="page" href="/production-packs" target="_blank">our</a><a contents="our store here" data-link-label="Production Packs" data-link-type="page" href="/production-packs" target="_blank"> </a><a contents="store" data-link-label="Production Packs" data-link-type="page" href="/production-packs">store</a><a contents="our store here" data-link-label="Deep & Future House Presets" data-link-type="page" href="/deep-future-house-presets" target="_blank"> here<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/dc7a0271a6c037db45c0ea13192fb6141b93659c/original/deephouse-future-house-sample-pack-vol-1.jpg?1431468619" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/37235702015-06-01T12:05:11-04:002023-12-10T14:17:48-05:00Maniac Agenda Kicks Off Brand New Production Pack Store!Hello Music Maniac!<br><br>Many of you know in addition to being producers ourselves we, The Maniac Agenda, create and supply you with high quality presets, Royalty-Free samples, and more to inspire your own creations. We thought it would be a great idea to start a producer tools store where we hand pick presets, samples, and other tools from our own productions or from our professional producer friends to offer to you. <br><br>We made this idea a reality......<br> <hr><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/72e12a4a6a5dc304848808094bc7a7fa078377f8/medium/11262242-10155528972165285-1420643734-n.jpg?1431675329" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>To Kick off the store we are offering a <strong>FREE Mini test Production Pack</strong> so you can test some of the sounds Plus a awesome weekly sale:<br><br><span style="margin: 0px; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><strong>WEEKLY SALE:</strong> <strong>33% off Everything in the store and</strong> </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><strong style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Buy 2 Packs and Get 1 FREE of Your Choice this week ONLY! </strong></span><br> <hr><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>What makes our store better then our competition</strong></span><br><br><strong>1. PRICE -</strong> since we work directly with the producers we can offer a lower price than other stores who carry the same titles. As producers ourselves we understand the value so we want to give you more value for your money.<br><br><strong>2. SPEED - </strong>there is no need to create a account in our store just click the picture of the title you want then add to cart and using paypal check out you get a instant download.<br><br><strong>3.</strong> <strong>QUALITY</strong> not only are these sounds hand picked, but are from the sound designers and ghost producers of some of you favorite artists. These aren't knock off sounds, but are the sounds used! Plus you can learn from the presets and reverse engineer them to make your own sounds!<br><br>Today we are kicking off the first 4 titles for our production pack store from our friends Production Masters.<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>To Hear Demos and <span style="color:#FF0000;">Download a FREE Mini-test pack</span> Click a picture below of a title you are interested in or go to our store<a contents=" here" data-link-label="Production Packs" data-link-type="page" href="/production-packs"> front page here</a></strong></span><br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="212 Huge EDM Drum Kit Pack" data-link-type="page" href="/212-huge-edm-drum-kit-pack"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/a0b7da50398b893c4748306323fa62dfaa1363ac/small/production-master-212-kick-drums-vol-1.jpg?1431521171" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><a contents="" data-link-label="Melbourne Bounce Presets" data-link-type="page" href="/melbourne-bounce-presets"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/10c5cb48ecd54e0f3ac1f64b7f704d672421870a/small/11267320-10155525712395285-764143510-n.jpg?1431644758" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><a contents="" data-link-label="Main Room Presets" data-link-type="page" href="/main-room-presets"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/0a74fb2cb708742cb1ccb3bf76f58f456ee1c72e/small/xfer-serum-main-room-edm-presets-production-master.jpg?1431506790" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><a contents="" data-link-label="Deep & Future House Presets" data-link-type="page" href="/deep-future-house-presets"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/dc7a0271a6c037db45c0ea13192fb6141b93659c/small/deephouse-future-house-sample-pack-vol-1.jpg?1431468619" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Also we are looking for producers to hire to help us in creating future packs if interested contact us <a contents="here" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">here</a>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/36746562015-04-24T01:56:40-04:002023-12-10T12:07:35-05:00The Maniac Agenda is sponsoring a Remix contest! Remix Bear Knuckle Fist by AFX to Win over $500 in Cash and Prizes <span class="font_large"><strong>Remix Bear Knuckle Fist by AFX to Win over $500 in Cash and Prizes Plus Be Officially Released</strong></span><br><br>Meet AFX (Audio-FX) and hear all about their music in the video below:<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FXo7Ed94eHQ" width="560"></iframe><br><br><strong><span class="font_large">Prizes</span></strong><br><br>One Grand Prize Winner will receive:<br><br>$250 Cash<br>Your Remix Officially Released on Power ON Records<br>A Maniac Agenda Production Pack ($25)<br>500 points to use on promoting your own music on <a contents="Cloudkillers.com " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cloudkillers.com/?aff=4922" target="_blank">Cloudkillers.com </a> ($55)<br>Pro-Cloudkillers Resident Account ($200 Value)<br>Free Mastering for one of your tracks by The Maniac Agenda ($20)<br><br><br><strong>Listen to the original here:</strong><br><br><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/201874107&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe><br><br><strong>The Rules + How to enter:</strong><br><br>1. Download the track stems here: <a contents="http://bit.ly/1JyPncq" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bit.ly/1JyPncq" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1JyPncq</a><br>2. Upload your remix to this Soundcloud group by May 31st: <a contents="soundcloud.com/groups/ck-remixcomps" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soundcloud.com/groups/ck-remixcomps" target="_blank">soundcloud.com/groups/ck-remixcomps</a><br>3. No illegal samples or copyrighted material<br>4. Don't enable downloads until after the contest<br>5. All Genres accepted! AFX (Audio-FX) will pick their favorite as the winner!<br><br><strong>Track Info:</strong><br>KEY: Em<br>BPM: 140<br>Upload submissions to: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/groups/ck-remixcomps">soundcloud.com/groups/ck-remixcomps</a><br>COMPETITION DEADLINE: May 31, 2015<br><br><strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">***You Can Promote Your Remix and Your music Using Cloudkillers here: </span></strong><a contents="http://www.cloudkillers.com/?aff=4922" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cloudkillers.com/?aff=4922" target="_blank">http://www.cloudkillers.com/?aff=4922</a><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Meet the Sponsors:</strong></span><br><br><strong>What is CLOUDKILLERS?</strong><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kSkRyLPUubk" width="560"></iframe><br><br>if you have ever put a track onto SoundCloud, you'll know that it's a challenge to get visibility among the thousands of other original tracks posted there daily.Cloudkillers is a new site that helps with SoundCloud promotions by publicizing your track among other people who've registered with Cloudkillers and inviting them to offer you their feedback. As long as you do your bit by commenting on tracks submitted by others, you get your track submitted to increasingly more people in the network, who again are invited to comment on it in order to get their tracks publicized further - and so on.<p>The idea is that you get valuable feedback on your material, and your tracks start to gain traction on SoundCloud. The more you share your feedback, the more it benefits your work. It's real human feedback and person-to-person promotion of your music..<br><br><span style="color:#FF0000;">***You Can Promote Your Remix and Your music Using Cloudkillers here: </span><a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cloudkillers.com/?aff=4922" target="_blank">http://www.cloudkillers.com/?aff=4922</a><br><br>_________________________________________________________________________________<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>The Maniac Agenda</strong><br><br>Award winning electronic rock producers/remixers. Credits include Metal Gear Rising, Asking Alexandria, Starset, Celldweller, and more. 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Thoughts!by <a href="http://productionadvice.co.uk/about">Ian Shepherd</a>
<p> </p><a href="http://productionadvice.co.uk/lufs-dbfs-rms/"><img src="//productionadvice.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/youtube-loudness1.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="youtube-loudness" height="392" width="450" /></a><br><br>This is HUGE.<p>It may not look like much, but if you’re involved in music production, recording, mixing or mastering, this image could be the most important thing you’ll see all year.<br> </p>
<h4>What is it ?</h4>
<p>It’s the loudness output of a YouTube playlist, as measured by the <a href="http://www.meterplugs.com/lcast?a_aid=masteringmedia&a_bid=0dfa72df" target="_blank">MeterPlugs LCast</a> loudness meter.<br> </p>
<h4>So what ?</h4>
<p>First – it’s quiet. The loudness levels are all quite low, especially by modern “loudness war” standards.</p>
<p>Second – it’s very consistent. More importantly than the low loudness, they’re almost all playing at <em>the same loudness</em>.<br> </p>
<h4>What does this mean ?</h4>
<p>It means that YouTube have been using <a href="http://productionadvice.co.uk/spotify-loudness-war/" target="_blank">loudness normalisation</a> on their music videos – and they’ve been doing it since December last year. <strong>Everything plays at a similar loudness</strong>, regardless of how it was mastered. And no-one has noticed.</p>
<p>Hear it for yourself – this playlist is composed almost entirely of current releases, with a wide variety of loudness on CD – and some of them are REALLY loud:<br> <br><br> <br>So for example, at the more dynamic end of the spectrum, Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars’ massive hit ”Uptown Funk” measures <strong>-12 LUFS</strong> (DR 8 on the <a href="http://productionadvice.co.uk/how-to-avoid-over-compressing-your-mix/" target="_blank" title="How to use the TT ‘Dynamic Range’ Meter – and where to get it">TT Meter</a>) on CD. Whereas “Love Me Like You Do” by Ellie Goulding is squashed up to <strong>-8 LUFS</strong> (DR 5) on CD, and later in the playlist, Madonna’s “Living For Love” clocks in at an eye-watering (and heavily distorted) <strong>-7 LUFS</strong> (DR 4!)</p>
<p>But on YouTube, all of them are being played back <em>at a similar loudness</em> of roughly <strong>-13 LUFS</strong>.</p>
<p>And that’s <strong>HUGE</strong>, because YouTube is the single largest online discovery source for music. More kids look for music on YouTube than on iTunes, TV or radio, or <em>anywhere</em>.</p>
<p><em>This</em> is where they hear new music for the first time, decide if they like it, and whether to share it with their friends.</p>
<p><strong>And YouTube just took “loudness” out of the equation</strong>.<br> </p>
<h4>Dynamic is the new Loud</h4>
<p>It’s now irrelevant how high the mastering levels of your music are – <a href="http://productionadvice.co.uk/u2-21st-century-loudness-secret/" target="_blank" title="How to sound loud on iTunes Radio – the surprising secret of U2′s new album">as I’ve shown before</a>, on iTunes Radio, <a href="http://productionadvice.co.uk/spotify-loudness-war/" target="_blank" title="How Spotify Will End The Loudness War">on Spotify</a> and now on YouTube, we have no control about how loud people hear it – <a href="http://productionadvice.co.uk/loudness-means-nothing-on-the-radio/" target="_blank" title="Loudness means NOTHING on the radio – The Proof">just as it’s always been on FM radio</a>.</p>
<p>In fact, heavily crushed, distorted “loudness war casualties” will <a href="http://productionadvice.co.uk/u2-21st-century-loudness-secret/" target="_blank" title="How to sound loud on iTunes Radio – the surprising secret of U2′s new album">often sound worse</a> than more dynamic releases.</p>
<p>And if you ever wanted proof that the extra dynamics in “Uptown Funk” are a crucial part of it’s success, press Play above and see which song it it that gets <em>your</em> head nodding and foot tapping first…</p>
<p>This is the final nail in the coffin. The loudness war really <em>is</em> over – the only remaining question is, how long will it take for people take to notice ?<br> </p>
<h4>So why do people even bother with loudness any more ?</h4>
<p>If you’re new to this issue, you’re probably asking, like everyone else – “why is music still being crushed like this ?”</p>
<p>If loudness is irrelevant on iTunes Radio, on Spotify, and now on YouTube – <em>why bother</em> ? You can read my answer here:</p>
<p><a href="http://dynamicrangeday.co.uk/loudness-war-dirty-secret/" target="_blank">Learn the Loudness War’s dirty little secret</a></p>
<p>But we still haven’t heard the whole story, yet.<br> </p>
<h4>The plot is actually thicker…</h4>
<p>This is such an important issue, I’ve glossed over a few interesting details in this post – and a <em>big</em> problem with YouTube’s loudness control.</p>
<p>The main point – YouTube is using loudness normalisation – still stands. But if you’ve been thinking ”Why are some of songs in that graph quieter or louder that -13 LUFS ?” – you’ve asked a good question.</p>
<p>If you’re wondering “How have YouTube implemented this ?” – you deserve a straight answer.</p>
<p>And if you’ve spotted the big problem with the way it works, you know it needs to be discussed.</p>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/28948542015-03-03T15:27:52-05:002024-03-27T04:49:28-04:00How to get your music played by DJs<header style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><h2 style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal; color: inherit; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.5em;">
<br><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/system/8bb5ead1dadacbc6a1729c8fc4759c59fc036538/original/13.jpg?1361845433" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></span><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="font_regular">Hey Guys - We are still working on our new Production Pack Dropping in a few days so wanted to add some value to your lives with this great interview article: </span><br><br><span class="font_regular">Want DJs to support your productions? Follow our dos and don'ts</span><br><br><strong style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">While it's possible to generate a following on social media sites such as SoundCloud, the best way for dance music artists to get exposure is through DJ support. However, DJs get sent a huge number of tracks, so how do you make sure that yours stand out?</strong></span>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br><span style="color:#000000;">We asked <strong>Tomek</strong> from house heroes NAPT (OWLSA, Fool's Gold), rising drum 'n' bass star<strong> Blade</strong> (Liquid V, Good Looking) and <strong>S.A.T. From The Maniac Agenda</strong> (Multikill Recordings) for their tips on getting your tracks heard and played.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>______________________________________________________________________________________<br><br><span class="font_large">1. DO write personalised emails</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">It's easy to research a bunch of DJ's emails addresses and spam them with a bulk email, but taking the time to write a proper email will make you stand out from the crowd.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">"Have a good reason to contact that particular artist - be specific in your message as to why you are contacting them, and include your contact details," advises Tomek.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="font_large"><strong>2. DON'T send tracks to DJs who won't be interested</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">DJs receive enough music of the genre they actually play without having to trawl through unsolicited submissions in different styles, so sending DJs music they're unlikely to be interested in is a waste of both your and their time. "You never know what someone else may like, but it is wise to research them a bit before sending," Tomek suggests.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">"I try to take on board the vibe of each DJ first," Blade agrees, "then I see if the tune i'm sending is able to fit into their style."<br><br>"Go on Youtube an look up their live sets and get a vibe of their style. Then ask yourself does my track fit into this style set?" - S.A.T. Adds</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="font_large"><strong>3. DO label your tracks properly</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">It might be convenient for you to send a track hot from your rendered tracks folder with its original and meaningless filename ("Ma Hench Beatz 57.wav"), but properly labelling it with your artist name, track name, contact details, and perhaps even date of creation and whether its signed or not will make it easier for its recipient to find it in a hurry.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">So for instance, "DJ Hench - Da Henchest Beatz - henchboy@henchrecords.com - unsigned.mp3" is a straightforward and information-packed naming convention.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="font_large"><strong>4. DON'T send people full files</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">What's more frustrating than having your email inbox filled to capacity with an unsolicited 60MB .wav file when you're busy? Not much, so why inconvenience someone else in this manner? An email with a link to a high quality mp3 download and/or private stream is more convenient. It also has the advantage of not enraging its recipient or encouraging them to block your email address. "I always drop them an mp3, and then a .wav for those who are feeling it," reveals Blade. S.A.T. Says "If I want more I'll ask for a wav file plus my email account usually filters out big files as spam on its own"</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="font_large"><strong>5. DO arrange your tracks sensibly</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">DJs like tracks that are easy to mix, and if your track seems like it going to be a pain to fit into a set it's more likely to get passed over for something more DJ friendly. It can be beneficial to study other music in the genre you make to see how those tracks are arranged, and take your cues from there. Rhythmic intros and a regular number of bars per section are both characteristics of DJ friendly music.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Blade, hard at work</em></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><img src="//cdn.mos.musicradar.com//images/expos/dj-expo2014/artists/blade-460-85.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Blade at work" style="max-width: inherit; vertical-align: middle; border: 0px;" width="460" /></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="font_large"><strong>6. DON'T send out poor quality music</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">It can be hard to judge the quality of our own musical creations but this is an important skill to learn because sending a DJ music that's nowhere near the standard of the competition is likely to put them off from wanting to hear more of your material.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Referencing your tracks against high quality examples from the same genre is a good way to assess the quality of your mixdowns, but bear in mind that unless your tracks have been mastered by yourself or a professional they'll likely be much quieter than commercial releases.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">"Sometimes I've been asked to change things by a DJ, but it's only ever small things like dropping a sample or sound," Blade notes.<br><br>"Make sure your tracks are finshed as possible. Meaning Mixed and Mastered. We get so many tracks from labels so the quality needs to be in the ball park" S.A.T. Adds</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="font_large"><strong>7. DO ask politely for feedback</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Getting helpful feedback from someone who knows what they're talking about is like gold dust for the aspiring producer. Sadly, many DJs are too busy to offer help but it doesn't hurt to ask for feedback. You may get it, and at the very least you'll look sincere in your desire to send them good music.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">SAT Suggests that standing out in the key - "I recommend connecting with them first in some other manner. In person is great, but a discussion on twitter or facebook can be just as useful. Reference are the best so ask all your producer friends what DJs support them. If you cant get them to get you the contact then collab wiht your producer friend so the track gets support and then you have the oerfect reason to follow to all the DJs that supported it. Hello _____, Thanks for support my track at _______ event..... I think you would like my new production...etc....."<br><br>Try out any suggestions that you receive and judge for yourself if they improve the quality of your productions. If someone is disparaging, don't worry too much about it - if you work hard your productions will only get better! Blade suggests using a direct approach for getting a DJ's attention:</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">"Firstly, it's always best to try and hit them at a gig. If not, there are a few options: you can drop them a line on social networks or via their website. Alternatively, you can ask other producers and see if any of them have an email address."</span><br><br> </p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="font_large"><strong>8. DON'T be obnoxious</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Harassing people or being rude and arrogant is not going to help your cause. If you don't receive a response, chances are the DJ has listened to it and, for whatever reason, it's not of interest to them.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Sending one polite follow up email a couple of weeks after you send your track isn't over the top, but don't keep harassing them because you're unlikely to get the kind of response you want. If someone comes back with negative feedback the best way to make yourself feel better is to maintain your dignity and improve your music.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="font_large"><strong>9. DO present your tracks well</strong></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Having more than a second of silence at the start and end of a track is too much and makes it harder for the DJ to cue the track and judge when it's going to end. There's plenty of well formatted music out there so don't give anyone such a petty reason to not want to play your track.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">It also helps if tracks are nice and loud - you don't necessarily need to pay for professional mastering, but look into DIY mastering tutorials to find out how to create ready-to-play versions of your tunes.<br><br>You can send your tracks to The Maniac Agenda at</span><a contents=" djsat@maniacmusic.net" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:%20djsat@maniacmusic.net" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000;"> djsat@maniacmusic.net</span></a><br><br><span style="color:#000000;">Get FREE Production pack and presets here: </span><a contents="http://www.maniacmusic.net/korn" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.maniacmusic.net/korn" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000;">http://www.maniacmusic.net/korn</span></a><br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="font_large"><strong>The Maniac Agenda in Action LIVE</strong></span></span></p>
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<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://www.sibelius.com/home/index_flash.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Sibelius</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/f8t84utktbfskzxadeal" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-Sibelius.jpg" height="406" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="560" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Sibelius is one of the most popular music composition software programs in the world<span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 0; vertical-align: baseline; position: relative; top: -0.5em;"><a class="footnote-link footnote-identifier-link" href="http://www.skilledup.com/articles/12-programs-kickstart-career-music-production/#footnote_0_23784" id="identifier_0_23784" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" title="http://www.avid.com/US/products/sibelius">1</a></span>. It’s currently at version 7.5 and has been around since 1993. You can write any kind of music in Sibelius but it tends to best for jazz, classical, and other forms of orchestral music due to its “scorewriter” format. Both faithful users who have gone through multiple versions and new adopters praise its simplicity and versatility. Sibelius costs around $600 or less, depending on whether you work in academia or not.</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://www.finalemusic.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Finale</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/xowzhzplmdhokutw8emw" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-Finale.jpg" height="332" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="560" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Finale is Sibelius’ main competitor. Music composers often refer to the two of them as rivals similar to Coke vs. Pepsi. Because both are high quality, trusted, and similar products, it’s mostly a matter of preference. Sibelius is more friendly for beginners and offers a simpler experience as a whole. However, Finale offers more control over the score and is better for those with more experience and patience. It costs $139-600 depending on whether Finale is your first music composition program. Like with Sibelius, you may save money if you work in academia.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">“I prefer Finale as it makes possible a good balance of notational clarity, printing ease of scores and parts, editing, acceptable audio playback and recording mo3’s for sharing demos and examples – plus it contains a reasonable set of digitized orchestral “instruments” and percussion.” – David Winkler, Composer</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://www.presonus.com/products/Notion-5" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Notion</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/i8dnw9wapoedhmmvsgza" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-Notion.jpg" height="369" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="560" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Notion allows you to compose scores and virtually perform them if you want to practice for your big gigs. You can also transfer your scores between devices and import files from other music software programs. The virtual fretboard, keyboard, and drum pad give you the option to play and record songs as you go. Its typesettings are not as good as some of the other platforms we’ve mentioned but its interactive experience is unrivaled. It costs $149 and is primarily for notation, although it does have other functions.</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://www.lilypond.org/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">LilyPond</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/napozx8ungn3ayyjqxus" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-LilyPond.jpg" height="389" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="560" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">You can get LilyPond for free by downloading it online rather than installing it like Sibelius or Finale. LilyPond prides itself on printing music with styles that make it look more classic and hand-written. Anyone can use it, but coders and professional programmers may get extra benefit from the text editor interface. You can also play with the source code if you have enough skill. Lilypond is much harder to learn than something like Sibelius but will ultimately give you more control, especially if you have coding skills.</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://musescore.org/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">MuseScore</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/u6d4r3tvobfvgcwbj45e" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-MuseScore_740JR.jpg" height="421" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="560" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">MuseScore is also free to download and emphasizes creating beautiful sheet music. However, it’s simpler than LilyPond and does not have the interactive web component. It also allows you to upload music and then tinker with the score. There are some <a href="http://musescore.org/en/tutorials" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">free tutorials</a> on their site if you wanted to get started.</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://www.passportmusic.com/products/encore/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Encore</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/vbgliytnzrcqmphwwiuh" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-Encore_740JR.jpg" height="342" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="560" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Editor’s Note: I connected with Richard Hotchkiss, President of <a href="http://www.passportmusic.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Passport Music Software</a>. He had the following to say about Encore:</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">“To my surprise, I was able to learn Encore within 30 minutes and finished my score in 2 hours.”</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">“Encore is my music notation software of choice because it is intuitive, easy and quick. It doesn’t have all of the bells and whistles of Finale or Sibelius, but it creates professional quality printed scores and parts in much less time.”</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">“I like the way Encore opens quickly to a blank score in page view without any distracting chimes or noises so I can write my ideas down quickly, just like if I were to sit down with pencil and paper only faster and neater.”</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">Music Recording, Sequencing, Editing, and Production Software</span></p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">GarageBand</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/ymw3unlcgeqkws6up5yf" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-GarageBand_740JR.jpg" height="321" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="560" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">GarageBand is one of the older and most user-friendly music creation programs available for Mac users. It’s also one of the only creation platforms that teaches you how to play instruments by offering beginner tutorials for guitar and piano. Otherwise, you can consider it a basic version of programs like Reason and Cubase (we’ll get to those soon). It also only costs $5 to download as opposed to the hundreds you may spend on other music software.</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Logic Pro X</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/r4gia5cis1rlemynrypo" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-LogicProX_740JR.jpg" height="322" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="560" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Logic Pro X gives you the experience of having your own little recording studio. It’s great for people who are familiar with GarageBand but want to move to something with more features. It costs $200, which is much more expensive than GarageBand but worth it if you want a more professional program.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">“I appreciate the intuitive nature of Logic Pro X. It has been a relatively easy transition from GarageBand, now I just have more tools at my fingertips to get the exact sound I want! A sleek modern look and easy learning curve makes it fun to create in Logic Pro X!” – <a href="http://zahrauniverse.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Zahra Universe</a>, Professional Musician</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://www.reaper.fm/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Reaper</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/ozefwhsab0rcjowdp6es" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-Cockos-Reaper_740JR.jpg" height="407" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="560" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Reaper is great if you want to customize your Digital Audio Workstation. It’s also way cheaper than most other programs if you download the discounted license at $60 (although the full commercial license is $225, which is more expensive than some other programs).</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">“Reaper is actually one of the most affordable DAWs out there but is still extremely powerful and the key factor for me was the customization<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">abilities. Everything from key commands, to macros, layouts and more can be customized to fit a specific workflow. This has sped up my creative<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">processes considerably.” – Scott Horton, <a href="http://www.virtualmixengineer.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Virtual Mix Engineer</a></p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://www.presonus.com/products/studio-one" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Studio One</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/seiwhbk8khkhwae1favb" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-Studio1_740JR.jpg" height="323" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="560" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Studio One is great for audio recording beginners who may be new to Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). It has an intuitive browser and drag-and-drop feature that allows easier transfer of files and elements.</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/cubase/start.html" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Cubase</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/mnsrfxgcofohateduraw" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-Cubase_740JR.jpg" height="441" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="560" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Cubase is good for all musical genres if you want to be able to have the complete music production experience in one application. It’s not our top recommendation for classical and jazz music composers but it does offer a holistic experience that is hard to find. It is also arguably the best and most popular Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) on the market. The cost is $500 or more depending on what version you purchase.</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="https://www.propellerheads.se/products/reason/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Reason</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/ab8nrxtzl2fdddypctyw" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-Reason_740JR.jpg" height="318" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="560" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Reason is a great tool for producing rock, alternative, hip-hop, and R&B tracks. It gives you a sort of virtual mixing board and allows you to write, record, and remix music using built-in synthesizers, drums, and more. Although Reason is newer and less expensive at $399, it’s similar to Cubase.</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="https://www.ableton.com/en/live/new-in-9/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Ableton Live</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/f00jpdsglyi7s30arete" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-Ableton-Live_740JR.jpg" height="321" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="560" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Live is a bit unconventional compared to other software we’ve mentioned but acclaimed nonetheless. Its unique “Session View” encourages improvisation and allows quick switches between improvisation and arrangement. Their page also stresses the support of multiple monitors. The newest version will cost $100-750 depending on how many features and how much capability you want.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">“I use Ableton Live. As a long-time FL Studio user, it took me some time to acclimate (years, in fact), but once I did, my workflow changed and improved drastically. In Ableton, everything is nested, allowing for easy access and some very creative routing and sound design potential. While I used to work solely in an arrangement view, Ableton’s session layout lets me improvise and add more human elements to my work. It also natively supports video in the timeline as well as timecode.” – <a href="http://jeremylimmusic.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Jeremy Lim</a>, Video Game and Film Score Composer</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://www.cakewalk.com/products/SONAR/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Sonar</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/kuwn8porpuxyjxvvgrdf" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-Cakewalk-Sonar_740JR.jpg" height="316" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="559" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">I connected with musician Chris Jones, who had the following to say about Sonar:</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">“Sonar features an all-in-one recording program similar to ProTools, but with a less steep learning curve and an integrated user interface that allows you to move seamlessly between views of your mixing board, individual tracks, effect channel strip and files/plugins (and now you can view them all at once, too).</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">The best part about this program is the feature called ‘Pro Channel,’ which is basically their native channel strip that includes their own plugins (EQ, compressors, saturation/warmth, console emulation, reverb). All of the effects are excellent (as good as any I have used), and are very inexpensive once you own the program itself. Best of all, you can insert other plugins into the channel strip and create presets so there is unlimited flexibility and convenience. This is all done through simple drag/drop and menu selection, which is very intuitive. This is by far and away the best thing about their platform and I use the Pro Channel on all my projects.”</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Sonar costs $70-350 depending on how much capability you want.</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><a href="http://www.avid.com/us/products/family/pro-tools/" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 160, 222); text-decoration: none; background: 0px 0px;" target="_blank">Pro Tools</a></h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/talenthouse/image/upload/v1/articles/fscyjckmc1qhv12vros3" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Music-Software-Pro-Tools_740JR.jpg" height="321" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: middle;" width="560" /></p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Pro Tools is best for tracking and mixing audio even though it has the same wide range of features as Cubase and Reason. The software will cost $200 once it’s in stock.</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px 10.5px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 1.1; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Making the Best Music with the Best Tools</h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Picking the right software can be tough. You have to think about what you primarily want it for and which genre you’ll focus on the most. Finale and Sibelius are nearly unrivaled when it comes to composing classical, jazz, and contemporary music, especially for orchestras. However, you might want to save money with MuseScore or LilyPond. DAWs like Cubase are great for recording rock and hip-hop but don’t have as much notational ability as Sibelius and Finale. Most of the musicians we saw on popular forums solved this problem by learning multipe software when they wanted more features. Either way, we’re sure at least one of these programs will aid you in your music career and songwriting.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 28px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><em style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">What softwares do you like to use for your music notation or creation?</em></p>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/28582162015-02-09T12:24:23-05:002024-03-27T04:51:16-04:00How to Choose an Audio InterfaceIn a world without tape, the audio interface has become the gateway to preserving sound for many people. Having your inputs, outputs, and conversion in one small box provides a cost effective alternative to discrete units. However, with such a saturated market, finding the right audio interface is now harder than ever!<p> </p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: adelle-sans, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1em; margin: 26px 0px; font-size: 28px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Understanding Inputs and Outputs</h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Most people consider the number of inputs and outputs to be one of the biggest criteria for choosing an audio interface. The problem with this assumption is that not all ins and outs are created equal. Further, different situations call for different connections, and in different numbers. Advertising a 16x12 interface does not really say anything about the connections themselves!</p>
<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: adelle-sans, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.2381em; margin: 26px 0px 4px; font-size: 1.3125em; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">XLR Ins and Outs</h3>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">When most people think of audio interface inputs they think XLR. Why? Because this is what we plug our microphones into. A lot of units also use what are known as combi-jacks. These special XLR inputs actually have a 1/4 inch jack in the middle of the XLR. This allows you to easily connect guitars, keyboards, or other line level devices straight into the audio interface.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">An XLR out is sometimes included as well. These are typically used for connecting to balanced studio monitors, however some are AES/EBU digital connections. Make sure you know which it is!</p>
<figure class="post_image" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 0px; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/120/posts/20432/image/img_1.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 100%; height: auto;" /><figcaption style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.75em; line-height: 2.16667em; color: rgb(163, 163, 163);">The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20</figcaption></figure>
<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: adelle-sans, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.2381em; margin: 26px 0px 4px; font-size: 1.3125em; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">1/4'' Ins and Outs</h3>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Unlike the combi-jack XLRs above, a dedicated 1/4'' input is usually reserved for strict line level signals. Also, these connections on an audio interface almost never have a gain control. Why? Because often times you send external mic pres, compressor effects, etc. through these inputs, all of which have their own gain controls. This effectively makes 1/4'' inputs a path for digital conversion, not gain control.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">1/4'' outs are also typically line level, and are often used to go various speaker sources. However, some units do have 1/4'' outs that are never converted to digital. These are excellent for headphone monitoring mixers given they are usually zero-latency. You can also go to a dedicated A/D unit as well.</p>
<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: adelle-sans, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.2381em; margin: 26px 0px 4px; font-size: 1.3125em; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Digital Ins and Outs</h3>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">These inputs come in a wide variety of various connection styles and formats, but traditionally come in AES, ADAT, MADI, or SPDIF. Since these signals are already amplified and digital, they are instead used to sync and combine various audio interfaces. </p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Why? Because ASIO does not directly support combining unsynced signals, and while Macs can do this via Core Audio, it generally is not as stable.</p>
<figure class="post_image" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 0px; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/120/posts/20432/image/img_2.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 100%; height: auto;" /><figcaption style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.75em; line-height: 2.16667em; color: rgb(163, 163, 163);">The RME MADIface USB</figcaption></figure>
<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: adelle-sans, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.2381em; margin: 26px 0px 4px; font-size: 1.3125em; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">What to Watch Out For...</h3>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">As you can probably guess, the ins and outs on an interface are an easy source of marketing confusion and manipulation. For example, an interface might advertise as being 16x12, 16 in and 12 out. However, eight of those outputs might be via ADAT and another two might be the stereo headphone jack, meaning there would only be one L-R output! Are they lying to you? No. But is it deceptive? You bet!</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: adelle-sans, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1em; margin: 52px 0px 26px; font-size: 28px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Additional Features and Tools</h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">If inputs and outputs were all that mattered, then things would easy! Unfortunately audio engineers need more than just a few ins and outs. Understanding what the available options are, and how they impact our workflow, can make the decision process much easier.</p>
<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: adelle-sans, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.2381em; margin: 26px 0px 4px; font-size: 1.3125em; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Input Pads</h3>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Probably one of the most useful features to find on a audio interface is a pad. When tracking drums or other loud sources, especially with condenser microphones, the risk of clipping your inputs runs high. There is also a risk when running line level into the unit and not having a gain control on the other end.</p>
<figure class="post_image" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 30px 0px; padding: 0px; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/cms-assets.tutsplus.com/uploads/users/120/posts/20432/image/img_3.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 100%; height: auto;" /><figcaption style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.75em; line-height: 2.16667em; color: rgb(163, 163, 163);">The MOTU 8pre</figcaption></figure>
<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: adelle-sans, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.2381em; margin: 26px 0px 4px; font-size: 1.3125em; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Phantom Power</h3>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">While just about every audio interface with mic inputs has phantom power now, how it is implemented can be quite different. It is not uncommon to see phantom controlled in banks of 4 or 8. While phantom power will not hurt modern ribbon or dynamic microphones, it can be problematic with older mics. Thankfully some units do include individual phantom power control on each channel.</p>
<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: adelle-sans, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.2381em; margin: 26px 0px 4px; font-size: 1.3125em; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Hi-Z Inputs</h3>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">If you do not have a direct box, but want to record a lot of direct guitar, having a Hi-Z input can be a wonderful thing. These special 1/4'' inputs mimic the impedance of a guitar amplifier, and can render a more true guitar tone. Typically a interface with this feature only has one or two inputs that are Hi-Z.</p>
<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: adelle-sans, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.2381em; margin: 26px 0px 4px; font-size: 1.3125em; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">S/MUX</h3>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">This fancy input is actually a special version of ADAT. Normally, when you double your sampling rate, you cut your channel count over ADAT in half. <i style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0.3em;">(8 channels of ADAT becomes 4 at 96k.)</i> However, a S/MUX capable audio interface will maintain full channel count over one cable up to at least 96k. This makes connecting multiple units much easier when recording at high resolutions.</p>
<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: adelle-sans, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.2381em; margin: 26px 0px 4px; font-size: 1.3125em; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Internal Effects</h3>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Some audio interfaces offer on-board effects processing similar to a live mixer. This is especially useful for tracking when you need a little reverb, but your computer does not have enough oomph to do it in real-time. Further, if you are recording a small show and the act really needs some basic effects, boom—you are ready to supply!</p>
<h2 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: adelle-sans, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1em; margin: 52px 0px 26px; font-size: 28px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">What to Choose?</h2>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Different situations call for different needs. Furthermore, at some point we're all limited by a budget. While it is always safer to over-buy for future proofing, that is not always a viable option. Here are some recommendations.</p>
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<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Two or four channel mic inputs -</b> Good for stereo mics, plus maybe a spot or two.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">
<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">High resolution availability -</b> If you intend to release your movie in true high def, you will need high def audio to go with it!</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">
<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Available Phantom power - </b>Almost all broadcast and movie mics are condensers, which need power.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">
<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Multiple Headphone Outs - </b>Most likely more than one person on set will need to hear what the mics hear.</li>
</ul>
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<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Eight channel mic inputs - </b>Drums always require a lot of mics. You need eight channels minimum, unless you only are going for the Beatles sound.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">
<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Mic pads - </b>Drums are loud loud instruments. As soon as you throw up a pair of condenser overheads you will need to pad them. I guarantee it.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">
<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Phantom power - </b>As above, you will need phantom power for drum mics.<br> </li>
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<ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0.3em; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);"> <li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0.3em;">
<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Eight channel mic inputs - </b>More than likely you will need to record a lot of sources. You will need mic inputs.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">
<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Line level inputs - </b>Being able to capture keys and a live feed from the mixer can always crop up in a live situation. Be prepared!</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">
<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">On-board effects - </b>Sometimes you might end up being the mixer! Being able to add effects to the monitor outputs is a great backup if the whole mixer goes out from a rogue beer. Studios with less-than-capable computers will highly benefit from on-board effects for the musicians.</li> <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">
<b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Connectivity - </b>Usually you will need anywhere from 16 to 32 channels to cover a live show. This means connecting more than one audio interface. Having S/MUX, MADI, or special protocols (MOTU firewire daisy-chaining for example) makes everything much easier both live and in the studio.</li>
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<h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: adelle-sans, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.2381em; margin: 26px 0px 4px; font-size: 1.3125em; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Conclusion</h3>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Finding just the right audio interface can be tricky! When it doubt always make sure you can expand your rig later so you do not have to try and resell your old units. </p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">You also need to take into consideration driver stability. Having your unit fail mid recording is no good! Unfortunately there is no good way to check driver stability other than reading reviews and forums. </p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 26px; color: rgb(75, 75, 75); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);">Remember, always think about what you may need down the road! Thanks for reading!<br><br><br><span class="font_small">Original posted by by <span class="post-title-and-body__author" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial, adelle-sans, sans-serif; color: rgb(143, 166, 179); background-color: rgb(254, 254, 254);"><a class="post-title-and-body__author-link" href="http://hub.tutsplus.com/authors/mike-elliott" rel="author" sl-processed="1" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(19, 111, 210); text-decoration: none; outline: none; border: none;">Mike Elliott</a> from Music Tuts blog</span></span></p>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/34930832015-02-02T19:23:13-05:002023-12-10T12:06:24-05:00Recording Vocals Professionally in a Home Studio<br><span id="internal-source-marker_0.34998558065854013" style="font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: medium; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/system/872e03d626a2226ade953b63235071cbcd29a931/original/equip-16.jpg?1399641755" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Recording Vocals Professionally in a Home Studio</span></span><br><br><br><span id="internal-source-marker_0.20941784512251616" style="color: rgb(56, 64, 74); text-align: -webkit-auto; font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">The problem with recording vocals in a professional or home studio is… Well, just that… The act of </span><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">recording </span><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">vocals</span><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">There is nothing </span><span style="font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">natural</span><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> about it. The human voice is the most complex and finicky instrument there is, and it takes quite a bit of technical outsmarting and finesse to effectively capture an accurate representation of the audible vibrations emitted from an individual's’ vocal chords. Unlike recording a guitar, acoustic OR electric, a piano, or almost any other instrument, vocal recording presents a few unique challenges, namely, the critical nuances of the tracking process in regards to the direct effect on the captured performance.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">But while most of the articles online focus on the recording process from an engineer’s perspective, which IS important, in this article I am going to speak more from the singer’s vantage point and deliver advanced tips that will hopefully be very helpful for singers/home recordists and perhaps even provide some insight and techniques for engineer/producers as well.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">In about 9 years of producing vocals in my home studio, I must have tried about everything…</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">I’ve tried all kinds of tracking methods. I’ve tried many microphones, many mic positions, all kinds of acoustic treatment solutions from reflective filters to absorbers, to hanging duvet-vocal-booths, to every kind of plugin across many many manufacturers. I’ve tried out several schools of thought, and I’ve brainstormed what I’ve found to be the most critical pieces of advice that I could give in regards to Recording Vocals in a home studio. </span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">I’ve condensed that knowledge down into five primary points - that if utilized effectively would give anyone with decent preamps and a low budget condenser mic-the ability to record professional vocal tracks in their home studio.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">The 5 Keys To Professional Vocal Recordings:</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Do ALL You Can With WHAT You Got</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">One of the challenges about producing music in a </span><span style="font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">home</span><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> recording studio, especially for those without much experience or perspective, is that you can easily go to extremes… Either on the OCD, technically perfectionistic.. Must. Be. Just. Right. But. never quite is… Or on the other hand, get lazy… All the way down to procrastinate. Either way, not getting things DONE.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">I’ll definitely admit to having done both…</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">But the key, to keeping your chops fresh on the recording side, as well as getting the best sounding vocals for each song-is that you are active with each song. </span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">You have to try stuff out. Tinker and explore. Everyone always harps on Mic Placement, but how can you can’t find the SWEET spot in a room if you don’t curiously experiment with it? You should really be familiar with and know how to maximize the best qualities of each component in your rig. Don’t settle for the “this is just the sound of my room,” or “I just don’t have the tools yet,” excuses…</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">If you have great preamps get the majority of your signal pumping out of THEM, if you’ve got way too much reflection and echo, go and sew two duvets together and attach to the joists in your ceiling (or something) with hanger-wire in a circle. Smooth sounding vocal tent in several hours. It works like a charm for the $40-50 cost of fabric from target.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Knowing the microphones strengths and weaknesses, as well as the singer’s voice type should go without saying. </span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">The key here is that you are creatively learning how to use everything you have, most effectively.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">I’m sure I don’t need to remind you how important the vocals are, and how powerful a well produced vocal performance can have on a song. Not only does it significantly impact the emotional response the listener will have, but it can easily mean the difference between a Film and TV placement or not.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Get Your Mic and Vocal Tracks Prepped First</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">As I’ve covered in other tutorials in much more depth, this is the name of the game for capturing the best performances for EACH song.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">I can’t tell you how many times I’ve kicked myself for not ironing out the details and doing my prep-work before capturing the best vocal performance for a song during a one off scratch performance that was inspired, and which I did not capture properly.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Choose the mic for the song, get the levels adjusted, understand the arrangement and/or strip down the headphone mix for the song, have it ready to go. So when you get that brilliant melody idea or record that scratch performance that turns out to be PERFECT, you can proudly transition into the mixing phase with a satisfied smile on your face!</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">The VOCAL is the Most Important Piece of Equipment</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">That’s right, the VOCAL. Thus, take care of the vocalist! We can be fussy about nuances, but cut us some slack, so are engineers, they just don’t have to listen to themselves back </span><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">on record</span><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">!</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Singers, you must remember this… You are playing an instrument. Your voice must be well maintained and you’re instrument tuned and warmed up. It is 90% performance, and 10% everything else that chisels and polishes the first 90%.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">If your voice, (or if you are producing someone else's) is not respected, massaged and coaxed to inspire and facilitate the best performance of that instrument, then you are not doing your best to create the best record you can.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Now, you know this.. You have heard it… But you </span><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">cannot </span><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">hear it enough, because it really is the performance that makes the record.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Key Vocal Frequencies</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Before we get into setting suggestions and tips, what you should know is where your voice shines best. Both in and outside the mix of a song. My voice shows off a cutting smoky crispness between 2100-2400khz, and a smooth and balanced body is brought out around 750hz.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">It’s helpful to know these, but it’s much more of an exercise of becoming aware of these frequencies, and seeing which key vocal frequencies sound best for the song.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">I mean, for most it’s no mystery that the real trick to vocal production is to slot the vocal by finding and highlighting the frequencies that make the vocal standout and sound best, and then cutting those frequencies from other secondary instruments which are competing for them. Vocal takes priority, always. Find where it sounds best, and carve that space out in the mix.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Tracking Setting Suggestions</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Ahhh, here we go. The moment you’ve all been waiting for… Well I might as well heighten the anticipation by saying that it’s taken me a long time to find this “Magic Formula,” that if followed, step by step, will immediately get your records play on the radio and make you millions! And now I shall unveil it to you, free of charge… Lol. Sorry folks, I couldn’t resist! :)</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">The fact is that when I started tracking vocals many many years ago, I recorded naked. No effects added. After tracking with every kind of compressor, with and without EQ boosts, tape saturation plug-ins, special abbey road plugins that boost 8k… I was searching for anyway to somehow give me that elusive little “Extra,” or special technical trick that would make women's panties instantaneously drop upon listening…</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">I found out what most seasoned seasoned producers and engineers are probably already grinning about now… </span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">It’s all about a transparently great performance. No effects, just good old mic placement, mic technique, and a high quality singer.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Now, I don’t mean to sound so melodramatic about it, it wasn’t like I was bloodthirsty for some elusive crack pipe that would turn into a genie and grant me eternal happiness…</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">But I’m smart, I’m technically savvy, I’ve got an audio production and engineering degree, and I’m a singer with a home studio… So i can experiment and will surely find some little trick that makes me sound - golly gee unfathomably GREAT, every-time, without trying!</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Well, it’s kind of a boring answer, and you’ve heard it before… But it’s best to just track a clean performance that sounds good prior to any added effects.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Anyway, there are tricks like parallel compression, highly compressed stacked whispering support tracks, and such…</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">But the real trick… IS a well prepared vocalist, good mic selection/placement, great gain staging, and an INSPIRED performance.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Disclaimer: There are of course some people who are going to prefer to use a little bit of their favorite compression, and you can roll of at 100hz give or take a few, there is nothing wrong with this, and in fact you should test everything out for yourself. Certainly, and other people’s mileage may vary, but let’s not go there. Pro’s know what i’m talking about, regardless of whether or not they track with a bit of compression on their next project.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Key Takeaways</span><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></span>
<ul style="margin: 0pt 0px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="list-style-type: disc; font-size: 15px; font-family: arial; vertical-align: baseline; margin-left: -9px;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.20941784512251616" style="color: rgb(56, 64, 74); text-align: -webkit-auto; font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">If it doesn’t sound great without any effects, than you need to work on your mic placement and/or mic technique.</span></span></li>
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</ul><br><span id="internal-source-marker_0.20941784512251616" style="color: rgb(56, 64, 74); text-align: -webkit-auto; font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">*I know the “technical” objections to the Reflexion Filter, but I tried one, and I love it. Very nice and easy to get an accurate crisp recording. Great on both vocals and guitar.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Recording with a Stripped Down Headphone Mix</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">This last one is-like all of these, nothing new, but I’ve personally found it to be a real jewel for recording better vocals.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Strip the mix down to simply the bare essentials either in a headphone mix, or if it’s just you, by muting and decreasing levels. Just the main instrument guitar/piano, and whatever else is needed to help define the groove. </span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">It makes it sooo much easier for me to hear myself and not drown in the sea of sound my ears are steady trying to swim in as I sing. For most of us, singing is much easier and much more natural when we can hear ourselves naturally fill a room. The stripped down mix makes it much easier to track, and you can always “one ear out it” with your cans. :)</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">So there you have it. Maybe that’ll even save you a couple of years. It really is all in getting really good at the basics. </span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">But I want to hear from YOU! Do you agree, is there anything you’d add, or are there any tips you’d like to share with us as well? What are the real jewels for your vocal production?</span></span>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/34930732015-01-29T03:26:50-05:002023-05-12T03:39:55-04:005 Ways to Write Better Songs For SCORING Film and TV Placements <h1 dir="ltr" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
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</h1><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Many of the traditional income streams for Songwriters and Independent artists have changed along with an evolving New Music Industry landscape.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Today, one of the most substantial and DESIRED income streams is in the licensing and placement of an Artist/Songwriters music in Film, Television, Advertising, and Video Games.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">These opportunities bring front-end licensing payouts, which can be LARGE, as well as any back-end royalties.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">The other glaringly significant benefit is that of the relationship established with the receiving company or publisher, not to mention the credibility of building a reputation through placements and credits in the real world.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">But how do you know if YOUR music, a sure-fire SMASH destined for radio play and blockbuster success, is appropriate for Film and TV Placement?</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Well today we are going to delve into some songwriting tips and optimization concepts to help you take what you have, or, use what you ALREADY know-to write </span><span style="font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">new</span><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> songs or rewrite </span><span style="font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">existing ones</span><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">which give yourself a better chance at scoring a sweet placement and handsome paycheck for your hard work.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Today, we’ll cover 4 Key Writing Tips For SCORING Film and TV Placements:</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">1) </span><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Pay Attention To What’s Working</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Wow. This one couldn’t be more obvious. But it’s worth stating over and over again. See one of the GREAT things about the Music Industry is that ALL the information is freely available to listen to and study.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">It is a good idea for you to REALLY understand what is being used out there, and WHY. It won’t take long until you have an intuitive grasp for which stuff might work for which opportunity. Once you get to this level, you will be leaps and bounds ahead of those who haphazardly submit any-ol-song to any-ol-opportunity, just HOPING that maybe something will hit.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Exercise:</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Choose one-to-three prime-time DRAMA Television shows to study for several episodes, or even for a whole season. Place a pillow case, or maybe a bed-sheet if you have a BIG-SCREEN over the TV so you cannot see, but still can hear. Watch, or LISTEN, with a notepad and pencil. Try to describe both the MUSIC, and the scene that the music is placed in.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Try to be AS descriptive as you can, using as much vivid imagery and emotional detail as possible.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">2) </span><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Label and Tag Your Songs Well</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Whether one of your songs is selected from a Music Production Library, a hand-selected by a referring 3rd party, or shopped through a song-plugger service or music publisher; Be SMART and label your songs with the person who’ll be “flipping through the pile” in mind.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">As Robin Frederick says – by suggesting a </span><span style="font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">character, situation, or action</span><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> in your title you can make your song a natural for film and tv placement.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Obviously, “Track 3″ is a no-go, but for example, Hot Summer Night, is a title that would give a music supervisor or director a good frame of reference of what the theme of the song is about very easily.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Exercise:</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">While watching/listening to your selected TV shows try to sum up the action, characters involved, or the situation. Also, try to name the emotions felt during a scene, in descriptive words.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">3) </span><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Write Songs With Universal Lyrics</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Everyone always harps on universal lyrics and many think that universal means VAGUE or CLICHE. It does not.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Universal lyrics mean that MOST people can relate to it in some way. It’s about expressing and describing the EMOTION underneath a specific afternoon you and your girlfriend spent at the fair on madison avenue while eating cotton candy and talking about your favorite books…</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Universal lyrics = Explaining the feelings of a fantastic day and using non-specific imagery and emotion. Which everyone can relate to.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">It’s simply a matter of getting to the heart of a specific experience or story that you are trying to tell, and telling it so that others can receive the emotional message you are trying to express.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Exercise:</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Take a song that you’ve written that was both personal and overly specific. Identify the underlying “theme,” and drill down into the emotional message. Rewrite that song with more universal lyrics so that you are focused on translating a feeling or common experience by communicating the “universal aspects” which underlie the specific elements used in the song.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">4) </span><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Express One Clear Emotion</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Your music should convey an emotional statement or deliver a vibe that translates to a feeling, atmosphere, or mood.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Using major and minor chords can directly impact the mood of the song. Use this to support and enhance the message and emotion you are delivering so that it is </span><span style="font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">cohesive</span><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">If you are purposefully trying to “break the rules” i.e create an defiant contrast to cheerful lyrics by creating a dark or sullen musical atmosphere, or vice versa, then only do that once you know enough to consciously do it. Until then, try to make everything work together using all the elements of your craft to express ONE cohesive emotional message or communication.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Exercise:</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">For the next song you write, whether you create the chord progression OR the lyric first…</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Consciously be aware of, and describe IN WORDS, how the music supports the emotional message of the song.</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Remember, it’s ALL about communication.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Now go and try these out for yourself, and be sure to tell me what you found, didn’t find… Worked, didn’t work. Let me know if this was helpful or not!</span><br><span style="font-size: 12px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Is there any other tips and ideas you’d like to add or expand on?<br><br>5) <strong>Sound Professional</strong><br><br>Make sure your tracks sound as professional as possible. Meaning get it mixed and mastered if you aren't ready to do it yourself. You need to put your best foot forward and most placement don't have time to get it "remixed." If you need help with mixing or mastering we would love to help - <a contents="click here for details" data-link-label="Mixing & Mastering" data-link-type="page" href="/mixing-mastering">click here for details</a></span>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/34619552015-01-26T18:06:11-05:002017-02-04T12:03:07-05:003 FREE Drumkits from LoopMasters!<br><br><a href="http://www.loopmasters.com/labels/71-Niche-Audio" style="color: rgb(0, 136, 179); text-decoration: none;">Niche Audio</a> is a new label at Loopmasters delivering Maschine and Ableton Live expansion packs in contemporary styles and genres.
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<p>If you don’t have Maschine or Ableton Live, don’t worry: you can still use the samples as they are in WAV format.<br><br><strong><a href="http://we.tl/67sU8GcehI" style="color: rgb(0, 136, 179); text-decoration: none;">Download The Drum Kits Here</a></strong><br>Check audio examples from the video below:</p>
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<p>If you’re a musician, then you’ve been involved to varying degrees in recording. While many of you have probably been in a pro studio, it’s likely that you’ve dabbled with the idea of doing some recording yourself at home or in your own space - for demos, making beats, or even full fledged recordings.</p>
<p>Recording technology has made huge leaps while dropping in price, but having a creatively inspiring and good sounding environment can provide that extra special ‘something’, and make those long nights seem like an hour or two. Here’s a few helpful methods to get the most out of the space you record in!</p>
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<h3>Listen to the room and where you are in it</h3>
<p>Remember, sound is simply vibrations moving through air, so the space you’re in and where you happen to be recording or listening can affect the outcome and color of your sound. In any recording, don’t try to ‘soundproof’ your space, but ‘tune’ it by picking the best sounding locations, or using objects and materials to control the vibrations that bounce around the room.</p>
<p>If you can’t afford things like studio traps to tune your room, heavy area carpeting can add some vibe to liven things up, and reduce vibrations, especially on wooden squeaky floors. You can also move it around fairly easily as you need it too - it can give you a little bit more control of the sound and add some visual vibe.</p>
<p>All rooms sound different, so here’s a few really basic points for setting up a space for optimal sound:</p>
<p><strong>1. Avoid windows</strong>: Windows provide natural light in an enclosed space, but they also translate sound vibrations very well and let in outside noise. Be aware of this for lower volume sources like vocals - if a truck driving by lands on a perfect take, there’s no software or studio trick on earth that can get rid of it. If windows can’t be avoided, try to find very heavy curtains to pull while recording, they can sometimes help reduce outside noise. </p>
<p><strong>2. ‘Trap’ bass: </strong>Bass frequencies are some of the most important no matter the musical style - they are a big part of the sonic spectrum in tracks, so you want to make sure you’re hearing the low end accurately. Bass LOVES corners - in some cases, if not ‘trapped’ (controlled) it can negatively affect your recording. </p>
<p>To apply basic trapping, try hanging those heavy carpets in your room corners to ‘round’ them out. Egg cartons won’t ever work - remember the heavier or denser the material to control your sound you can find, the better. On a tight budget? Any local charity store will have decent area rugs and / or heavy curtains, just remember to give them a wash first and add some freaky retro vibes to your digs.</p>
<p><strong>3. X marks the spot:</strong> When you’ve ‘trapped’, clap your hands around the room to listen to the room sound. If you like what you hear in a certain spot, record a rough take from that spot to review the sound from another source, then mark it with tape so you remember that exact spot for later. </p>
<p>I knew an engineer who’d assign a hockey player bobble head toy for each band member - he’d place them in the room exactly where he wanted us to set up and play. Tracking in the right place in a space can help reduce ‘post’ work - EQ, effects etc., so invest some time to get it right before hitting record.</p>
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<h3>Consider comfort - it’s a marathon, not a sprint</h3>
<p>Working in a great sounding room is critical, but you can do this and be cozy at the same time. The more everyone is comfortable, the easier it will be to pull that all nighter to get the record done. </p>
<p><strong>1. Chairs:</strong> Invest in some quality office chairs with proper lower back and lumbar support. Avoid seats with armrests for guitar / bass / sitar players; high stools are good for singers and horn players. If you have the means a comfy couch is always good for listening back with the band or letting the bass player nap off the day job, and depending on where you place it, can help deaden the room.</p>
<p><strong>2. Lighting:</strong> If you don’t have a lot of light, set the mood with cool lamps, christmas lights from the dollar store, or LEDs. It’s your creative space, so add inspiration around the room - pictures, posters, bobble-heads, candles - whatever makes you relaxed and keeps things fun.</p>
<p><strong>3. Take breaks regularly</strong>: Rest your ears - they can get tired, especially when you’re employing critical listening or exposing them to higher volumes. Keep food and beverages handy (try to avoid alcohol until you’re done recording). Keep an electric kettle and tea to rest your singer, and have healthy snacks to keep the energy up for the band.</p>
<p>Remember, if your singers voice box cracks from overuse or everyone is exhausted, there’s no getting blood from a stone - the session is over. Keep your ears, minds and bodies fresh, it’ll be easier to keep perspective, and be creative longer.</p>
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<h3>Know your gear, know your music.</h3>
<p>Equipment can be cheap or pricey, but it’s talent and preparation that can really make the difference. Just make sure the performance going ‘to tape’ is the best you can make it. </p>
<p><strong>1. Test everything before recording:</strong> Do really basic test recordings with simple scratch vocals and instrumentation - don’t worry about performance just yet, get the setup right. Programs like Garageband are excellent as they can give a ’rough sketch’ of your recording-to-be and fill in any gaps like if you don’t have a drummer handy. It gets you ready for a ‘proper’ take, and can even help you tweak a song or two. </p>
<p><strong>2. Have plenty of spare cables:</strong> If you’re getting ‘snap, crackle and pop’ somewhere, 9 times out of 10, it’s a cable, not expensive hardware, so try changing a patch before kicking your computer. Invest in quality spare cabling and it will make life much easier when recording.</p>
<p><strong>3. Backup programs:</strong> Consider having two programs on your computer to track with just in case - some software is free or really inexpensive (like Audacity, Reaper or Logic), and if you run into trouble with one, you can always the other in a pinch.</p>
<p><strong>4. Read your manuals: </strong>Boring I know! But you’ll get the correct information right away from the manufacturer which is the best place for it. Also, consider joining an online forum like <a href="http://gearslutz.com" target="_blank">gearslutz.com</a> (no, this NOT some creepy musician dating site!). Some of the best musical technicians, producers, engineers and musicians are on this board and most of them are more than happy to help out if you have questions about recording. </p>
</div></div>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/34757812015-01-20T10:54:12-05:002022-03-11T11:04:50-05:00The Producer's Guide: How to achieve your music goals in 2015<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/ede6a582957b79ddcb8c86b3716b7b97804957ca/original/hotness-raw-green-2.png?1420629963" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>What up Comrade?<br><br>New Years is still fresh in your mind and you have big expectations for this year. Being a producer and a member of <strong><a contents="The Maniac Agenda" data-link-label="About " data-link-type="page" href="/about" target="_blank">The Maniac Agenda </a> </strong>means I have to balance my everyday life with my goals as a artist and a producer.I feel many of you are in the same boat so I found this helpful article by music PR legend <a contents="ARIEL HYATT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cyberprmusic.com" target="_blank"><strong>ARIEL HYATT</strong></a> that can help you and me achieve our goals this year.<br><br>It is still the very top of a brand new year! It is an ideal time to set your goals. I see a marked difference between artists who set finite goals and those who do not. <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Ask yourself: Is this the year I want to make a difference for my musical career? And if so – what difference and how? Then it’s time to reach into that treasure chest - your mind and formuate a KILLER PLAN for this year. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Think of goal setting as if you were driving in a foreign place – You wouldn’t get where you expect to go without a clear set of directions</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Goal setting is like drawing a map for yourself.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">This article is designed to assist you in creating a personal roadmap for achieving what you would like with your musical career this year, whether you consider music your hobby or you are making a living out of it full-time.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">I have included a few links from some of the best musician related posts on how to think about your goals and how to achieve goals them as well. So, bookmark this long article and refer to it throughout this year!</p>
<h3 style="margin: 1em 0px 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 1.2em; color: rgb(30, 30, 30); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>MAPPING OUT YOUR GOAL</strong></h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Many studies have proven that long-term perspective is the most accurate single predictor of upward social and economic mobility in America. And it has been proven that people who have goals written down are much more likely to achieve them, and achieving is what we’re after here.</p>
<h3 style="margin: 1em 0px 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 1.2em; color: rgb(30, 30, 30); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>FOCUS AREAS – CREATING ORDER</strong></h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>STEP 1: Write Down Your Focus Areas</strong><br>Here is a list of some areas you may want to focus on. Skip the ones that are not for you and write out each focus area goal.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>Website</strong> – Building a new one, diversifying your online presence, or re-branding? - build a cool website easy now <a contents="Try Bandzoogle free here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bandzoogle.com/?memref=rddb" target="_blank">Try Bandzoogle free here</a></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>PR</strong> – Getting covered on radio, print, or online outlets. Are people talking about you in the blogosphere?</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>Money</strong> – How much money would you honestly and realistically like to earn this year?</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>Film and TV Placements</strong> – Will you work towards them this year?</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>Expanding and Maintaining Your Fan Base</strong> – How will you focus on new fan outreach, but still acknowledge and appreciate those who have been true fans of yours for years?</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>Team</strong> – Will you be trying to get a manager or a booking agent?</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>Time</strong> – How will you manage to balance your time this year to make sure you can focus on your musical goals?</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>Personal Health</strong> – So your performance is better – exercise, eating healthier, etc.<br><br><strong>Streamline you Production process</strong> - So you can make better music faster! Pssst.... we can help with this <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Deep & Future House Presets" data-link-type="page" href="/deep-future-house-presets" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>STEP 2: Write Your Goals Down</strong><br>• Write each goal as if it is already happening. In other words, be sure to use the present tense!</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">• Give dates for when you want to achieve each one.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">• Your goals should involve you and only you (they can’t involve you being reliant upon someone else)</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">• Be pragmatic. Make sure the goals you are setting for yourself are realistic and achievable.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">• To rev up your momentum start with small goals so you can get them checked off the list and build up your confidence.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">• Make sure they<a href="http://sivers.org/goals" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> make you FEEL MOTIVATED to complete! Derek Sivers wrote a great post on this.</a></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>STEP 3: Look At Goals Everyday</strong><br>I highly recommend writing your goals neatly on paper or creating a vision board that illustrates them. Use colored pens/markers/highlighters or make a collage that brings them to life, and hang them in a place where you can clearly see them everyday.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Keeping them within your sights will keep them in your mind and, in turn, keep you in the right mindset.</p>
<h3 style="margin: 1em 0px 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 1.2em; color: rgb(30, 30, 30); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>TECHNIQUES FOR ACHIEVING GOALS</strong></h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>1. Start With An Easy Goal And Get It Done</strong><br>One of the primary reasons people don’t end up achieving their goals or their new years resolutions is they set themselves up to fail. They accidentally choose goals that take a lot of discipline and time to achieve. However there is nothing wrong with having big goals. Here’s what I recommend to overcome this issue…</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Choose a simple goal and get it achieved within the next two weeks. This will start your momentum and get you feeling like you are in full forward motion.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Think of a small, achievable goal that only takes four to five hours or so to complete.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Choose something like:</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">▪ Organize cluttered studio<br>▪ Clean off desk<br>▪ Delete unwanted files from computer<br>▪ Recycle last years unwanted papers<br>▪ Write one new song</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Next, set a date when you will get it done by and go for it. Get it done.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Now that you have achieved a goal within the first two weeks of the new year, the rest of your goal setting will seem a lot more attainable. You have already made an achievement and a step orienting yourself for improvement.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>2. Make Lists To Stay On Track</strong><br>• Make daily lists of what you need to do to get your goals met – the night before! Do the hardest thing first in the morning – don’t be a procrastinator. By getting the most daunting task done first, everything else will seem like a breeze.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">• Delegate the little activities that waste your valuable time to other people (you would be amazed what you could do with 4 hours it takes to clean your house).</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">• Don’t overload yourself – studies show that 6 tasks is the maximum you can achieve in one day! Of course, this depends on how much time and energy each task involves.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>3. Take Derek Sivers Advice: Zip It!</strong><br>Derek gave a riveting 3 minute <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHopJHSlVo4" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">TED Talk </a> about keeping your goals to yourself because announcing them to the world may hurt your motivation. I know I just said hang them in a place where you can see them, but this is very different from broadcasting them to the world.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>4. Get Help</strong><br>Build a TEAM to help you!! Get an intern or two – log on to http://www.entertainmentcareers.net and post as an employer seeking interns – you will be amazed at how many bright young people would like to get their feet wet in the business.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">If you are not comfortable with the idea of an intern then ask a friend or a family member to help you. Schedule just 2 hours a week with that person to attack the goals and get them in motion.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>5. Set Aside Time to Achieve Goals</strong><br>They won’t happen unless you have time to make sure they do!</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>6. Remember You Can Change The Goals As You Go!</strong><br>Goals should be looked at as beacons and guiding points for you to keep yourself on track along your journey. I would not recommend changing them every week, but the music industry is changing so rapidly it’s hard to know what goals are reachable in this landscape. So if over the course of the year your goals change its OK to cross one off or modify as you go.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>7. Write Down 5 Successes Each Day</strong><br>Write down five little victories each day for this entire year.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Once you start getting into this habit, you are training yourself to put the focus on the positive and get your brain to stop being so critical.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Put a notebook in your gig bag or next to your bed and each day write down 5 things. Make one or two of them music or band related.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Here are some examples:<br><br>1. Went to gym.<br>2. Wrote lyrics for a new song.<br>3. Called three clubs for potential booking.<br>4. Did the dishes.<br>5. Wrote and posted a blog.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>MY FINAL PIECE OF ADVICE – GO EASY ON YOU!</strong><br>This is a process intended to take a whole year and you will have your days where you may get frustrated, and you will start to beat yourself up (sound familiar?)</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Self-criticism will interfere directly with achieving your goals and dreams. So, the next time you are making yourself wrong, take a step back and instead acknowledge the good and celebrate your achievements.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Another thing that will stop you is not taking time for YOU, so schedule time to reflect and take it all in. Maybe that’s a walk in the woods, maybe that’s cooking yourself a decadent meal, or maybe it’s spending time with people you love and turning down your power for a few days without the pressure of a holiday or an event….</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><strong>Now, go forth and ROCK YOUR GOALS!</strong></p>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/34619362015-01-16T09:40:00-05:002023-12-10T11:55:33-05:00Free Mixing Guide using iZotope Plug-ins and More<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/2d5211573840937069c1abf04e5ad0f3351d3534/original/izotope-new-free-mixing-guide-article-image-589x336.png?1421043278" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Hey Music Maniacs,<br><br>I was surfing the internet zoning out when BAM it hit me like a tornado propelled bumble bee crashing into earth, disrupting the compose of my mind, leaving me dazed by the powerful force as I stumbled upon this sick mixing guide by iZotope. It is great cause it covers many of the fundamentals, but also adds some cool tips and tricks to get your songs sounding hella mint. Scoop it up maniacs and get your show on the road. Much love! Antonio "SAT" of The Maniac Agenda<br><br><br>here is a really good free mixing guide made by the guys at iZotope. A quote from their website:<p> </p>
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<p> </p>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/34619572015-01-15T06:38:19-05:002023-12-10T12:06:06-05:00Awesome Mixing Approach Tutorial Using FL Studio<span class="font_xl">Awesome Mixing Approach Tutorial Using FL Studio</span><br><br><span class="font_small"><a contents="orginal article by HTMEDM by" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://adf.ly/w8xhh" target="_blank">article originally by HTMEDM by </a><a contents="Petri Suhonen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://adf.ly/w8xhh" target="_blank">Petri Suhonen</a></span><br><br><br><img src="//howtomakeelectronicmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Mixing-First-Aid-For-EDM-589x228.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Mixing First Aid For EDM" height="228" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px;" width="589" /><p> </p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">In this tutorial, I will show you a simple and very basic mixing technique/approach which may help you to create ok sounding mixes. I’m using it every time I mix my own music and I’ve been quite satisfied with the end results. (If you’ve been watching my tutorials, you’ve probably seen me using it many times.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">This technique is no secret: it’s the very first step you take in the mixing process, but very important nonetheless. And I’m talking about setting the volume levels between different sounds in balance.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">When you make music and are in the middle of inspiration, you probably throw in all kinds of sounds and instruments to the mix and set their volume levels roughly in balance (at least that’s what I usually do). And the mix may already sound quite alright at this point.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">However, the following method MAY help you to make it sound even better.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Try this: at some point in your producing session, take a short break to let your ears rest & recover a bit. This is important because hours of continuous music listening (especially on higher volume levels) makes your ears (or brains) tired and you just don’t hear things in the same way you do when your ears are “fresh”.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Next, after the break, get back to your mix and leave your kick drum volume level to 0.0dB, but drop all the other instrument volume levels to INF (silent).</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Play back your mix (only kick playing) and adjust the volume levels of your monitors (or headphones) so that you can hear the kick clearly.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Next, start increasing the volume levels of your other percussion sounds: clap/snare for example. If you have a standard four-to-the-floor beat where the clap/snare is hitting on every other beat, listen it against the kick and increase it’s volume level so that you can hear the clap/snare clearly, while not letting it go over or drown the kick. Make sure you can still hear the ‘snap’ of your kick and that the whole kick is still the most prominent sound in your mix.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Of course, you need to let your ears to be the final judge how you set the exact levels. But listening everything against the kick is a good basis.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Also, if you wonder: why drop the sounds to INF and start mixing from there and why not just start straight from the rough mix and decrease the levels when needed? Well, it might be easier approach for your ears. Of course, you can mix anyway you feel comfortable with, but I’ve personally found I get better results doing it this way. I think mixing from silent to louder makes it easier for your hearing/brains to adjust to the changes and stay in balance than doing the opposite. At least try it.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Now, while this tutorial is focusing just on the volume levels, I DID use a little EQ on the clap/snare sound. I rolled off the low end and boosted the mids and highs with the mixer track EQ.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Ok, back to the subject.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Continue mixing in your percussion sounds: closed hihat perhaps. How loud your closed hihat should be? Again, listen it against your kick. Set it to a level where it is supporting your kick instead of competing with it.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">After your kick and percussion sounds are in balance, you might want to mix in your bassline.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Bass is one of the hardest elements to mix in EDM because it is usually working largely in the same frequency area as your kick. But even so, you need to begin by setting it’s volume level. Again, focus on listening your kick and increase the bassline level to the point where you can hear it clearly, but not letting it take over the kick.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Now this is where you usually may encounter a problem: as the bassline is probably the next most important thing alongside kick in EDM, you would like it to be heard clearly in the mix, but if it’s a low end heavy bass sound and you raise it’s volume level too much, it will mash with the kick and you experience all kinds of artifacts such as loosing the punch, muddy low end, clipping, etc. This is where you usually need to start consider whether to use sidechain compression, EQ, change your bass sound to something different, etc.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Here’s a one way to cope with this without using tons of EQ or compression: pay attention to how you sequence your bassline. Don’t place a note to places where your kick hits. Here’s an image of an example sequence (this is the sequence I am using in this example song):</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">And as you noticed, I didn’t use sidechain compression or any other methods in the basslines mixer track at all. Just a certain type of sequence and setting the volume level in balance with the kick was enough.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Next: the (possible) supporting sounds for the bassline. Of course, you may don’t have those in your mix, but often times you may layer sounds played on higher notes and other sounds with a very light low end or no low end at all on top of your bass sound to make the bass melody to be more prominent. How to mix these kind of sounds? Again, listen to the kick, but this time also pay attention to your bassline. Don’t let the supporting sounds take over your kick and bassline. Make them support.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Next, the lead sound/melody (if you have one, but usually there’s some sort of dominant melody theme line in the mix). How to mix that? If it’s something that is essential part of your song, don’t leave it on the background. Instead, bring it on front. So again, while listening to your kick, try to bring the lead on a par with it while avoiding burying it.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Now, while you mix, you might experience clipping in your Master track. If that happens, just drop the Master track volume level fader few dB’s and increase the volume of your monitors/headphones to compensate.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><a class="cboxElement" href="http://howtomakeelectronicmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/If-It-Clips-Drop-The-Master-Level.jpg" rel="lightbox[8402]" style="color: rgb(0, 136, 179); text-decoration: none;" title="If It Clips, Drop The Master Level"><img src="//howtomakeelectronicmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/If-It-Clips-Drop-The-Master-Level-589x280.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="If It Clips, Drop The Master Level" height="280" style="border: none; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px;" width="589" /></a></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">unbelievers (non-supportive parents, friends or significant others) may be the biggest hurdle to making your dream a reality. The first and most essential thing you need to do is deprogram yourself from your internal dialogue concerning music and production. Beliefs such as, “Making it in music is like winning the lottery” or “The only way to work with big name artists is through their manager or publisher” are all meaningless formulaic dogma that only encourages over-thinking, self-doubt and indecision.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">There are no rules in this game, so stop wasting time being brainy and analytical. Focus on honing your craft, seeking great mentoring, mastering your tools, networking and… FINISHING projects. We create this industry as we go, so why let the haters hold you back from being imaginative and taking risks? Shake it off, and start creating new beliefs that cultivate a positive outlook on your road to success.<br> </p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><br>We artist types and music heads tend to have a mental block when it comes to associating money with our art. That internal dialogue tells us we need to maintain integrity, be real, shun mainstream, stay true, never sell out, and on and on. The psychology of music as a commodity vs. art form has absolutely zero relevance for you as an up-and-coming producer/songwriter. As long as you're approaching your music with passion and sincerity, the art vs. commerce debate is null and void.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Let your potential fans decide that for you when that time comes. Until you're Calvin Harris making Top 40 hits, you won't have to worry about this fantasy of “selling out,” if that even exists in music anymore. If this passion is anything more than just an experimental hobby for you, then get ready to understand that studio and management is half the journey.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Start replacing those eggshell cartons with <a href="http://www.auralex.com/" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Auralex</a> foam kits or build your own DIY room absorption kits. Invest in a Mac or a PC that can handle large audio processing tasks. If you go the PC route, do yourself a huge favor and use a separate computer for Internet use to isolate potential malware from your audio files and applications. Start saving up for real analogue gear, or even just a single piece of it. You can do wonders in the digital domain, and even some top electronic producers work all ITB (in the box), but even having just one piece of good outboard gear like a <a href="http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/oct12/articles/preamps.htm" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">high quality mic pre-amp</a> can make your music sound unique and give more dimension and weight to your sound.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">If your client base is expanding to the point where you can't yet afford to transform from a bedroom into a commercial studio, but need racks of high-end gear, look into other funding options. For example, if you receive regular payments from a structured settlement or annuity, you may be able to sell your future payments to a company such as <a href="http://www.jgwentworth.com/" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">J.G. Wentworth</a> for a lump sum of cash. You could then use this money to help fund your studio expansion.<br> </p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Although Kickstarter and IndieGoGo have been the buzz brands of the crowdfunding scene for a while, there are multitude of companies that offer crowdfunding services. ArtistShare and PledgeMusic are several frontiers strictly for music-oriented funding goals.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Before considering crowdfunding, be sure to have a good social following and a hefty marketing campaign planned. Don't forget, like any kind of marketing, it's all in the presentation. Focus on the quality of your video and keep the presentation short and simple. This could also be a great opportunity to capture footage of your studio and production process, which you can always use for a multitude of purposes.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Recently, world renowned dance producer BT <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/445474695/electronic-opus" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">launched a Kickstarter</a> campaign for his upcoming “Electronic Opus,” in which he plans to produce an extravagant symphonic album. His ambitious vision of incorporating an entire live orchestra (hiring them alone would cost $50-75K) for an organic-electronic hybrid album was an idea that even his label scoffed at. However, the goal was surpassed, with BT already racking in over a quarter of a million dollars for the project.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Of course, that example won't help you much since BT is a techno Goliath, but even small donations add up. You also never know who may come across your project and take interest in your dream.<br> </p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Although music that's suited for film, TV commercials and games is typically polished and commercial-sounding, there are ways to cash in on licensing without the use of a million-dollar SSL console in your very own project studio. If you have an ear for the kind of music that fits television cues, good writing chops, musicianship, and fiery production skill sets and tools, you could potentially make money through licensing.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">With reality shows dominating the screen, networks like MTV and E! have an endless need for fresh songs and instrumental cues from unknown producers. When creating music in mind for a film or TV project, it's wise to specialize in your craft and outsource for other tasks. For example, find a solid mixing engineer in your area that will do a professional mixdown of your tracks. It's wise not to mix your own tracks unless you have years of experience and a proper listening environment.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Studios are also a great way to network and meet industry insiders, including music publishers. Sometimes, with certain genres such as electronic dance music, the mixing and sonics are intimately tied to the performance, production and sound design. If you're in this camp, give it a go, but be sure to send the final mix to a dedicated mastering engineer before submitting to a publisher or licensing company. There are programs like the music licensing course at Berklee School of Music, and a number of good books available such as Darren Wilsey's “<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Musicians-Guide-Licensing-Music/dp/0823014878" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Musicians Guide To Licensing Music</a>,” if you're eager to learn more about that side of the business.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-top: 0em; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 19.5599994659424px;">Working in the music industry usually never amounts to a 9-to-5 career with a 401(k) and vacation time. However, with the right visioning, hard work, money management skills and—most importantly—good melodic hooks, music production and songwriting can pay off.<br><br>_________________________________________________________________________________________<br><span class="font_large"><strong style="line-height: 19.5599994659424px;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><a contents="" data-link-label="Mixing & Mastering" data-link-type="page" href="/mixing-mastering" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/e38afb353ef587c3e7d43a3b2cf7737318381ce9/original/mastering-ad.png?1421232907" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /></a></span></strong><br><br> </span><br><br> </p>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/34619022015-01-13T00:24:09-05:002021-07-06T09:41:23-04:00Free Serum Presets Plus Xfer Records Serum Review - A Wavetable Powerhouse <h1 itemprop="name" style="margin: 0px; font-family: inherit; color: inherit; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1em;">
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<p>Sound design can be tricky especially for me as I came from a hiphop background where sampling was key so as much as I love massive and FM8 now the learning curve was something else to be desired. When my brother told me about Serum I was like "ARE YOU SERIOUS?" so I had to take a crack at it. I can tell you this - It is a Sound designers dream and the learning curve is that a beginner can jump right in and start making quality sounds.<br><br>It is my new favorite go to VST for Bass Synths especially cause you can drop WAVE Table from Samples! That is right! You like that new Skrillex sound? Just chop it and drop into Serum and you are a few click away from something not just like it but def close enough and in your own vision. Come read the review of what this awesome Synth has to offer and<strong><span style="color:#FF0000;"> get a FREE Serum Demo + presets at the bottom of this article</span></strong><br> </p>
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<p><br><br><strong style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">After three years in development, Xfer Records has at last released its eagerly awaited wavetable synthesiser, and a quick glance at the feature list makes it apparent that Serum (VST/AU/AAX) represents an earnest attempt to produce nothing less than the world's most advanced instrument of its kind.</strong></p></header>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">For starters, fancy software engineering techniques have been employed to create oscillators that produce inaudible amounts of aliasing (the inharmonic artifacts that can occur in digital audio). The result is that Serum's oscillators sound cleaner and slightly brighter than what we're used to hearing from synth plugins. It's most noticeable when playing high-pitched parts, immediately setting it apart from everything else on the market.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The A and B oscillators are built around the most advanced wavetable engine we've ever seen. You get a 2D waveform view by default, but clicking it reveals a beautiful 3D wavetable display that indicates the current wave cycle, or 'frame'.Waveforms can be blended statically or dynamically using regular crossfading or harmonic/spectral morphing, the latter mutating from one to the next by adapting the level and phase of individual frequencies.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">You can import your own audio to create custom wavetables, but Serum has a full-spec wavetable editor built in to cater for the more hardcore user.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br>The wavetable editor enables you to manipulate the waveform on a graph display using an assortment of tools that vaguely remind us of the Performer in NI Massive, although with very different results, of course.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Alternatively, you can edit the waveform by adjusting frequencies on an additive graph (similar to that of Camel Audio Alchemy), or process/generate it using preset functions and mathematical formulae. There are more editing options than we can possibly cover here in full, which is an ongoing theme with Serum - Xfer seems to have thought of everything, or at least made its best effort to.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">A third oscillator is on hand in the shape of the sub generator (although it can be transposed up or down by four octaves, so the name is a bit of an understatement), which sports six basic waveforms.The noise generator is in fact a stereo sample player, pre-loaded with every flavour of noise you're likely to need. These include basic white noise variations as well as output noise sampled from classic hardware synths, and some 'otherworldly' alternatives.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The noise generator can run looped or in one-shot mode, so it's ideal for synthesising percussion instruments - it even comes with a selection of drum kit sounds and a very handy set of kick drum transients; and you can also import your own waves.The filter module takes its list of types from Xfer Records' LFOtool and so includes a good variety of the usual analogue-style models (low- high- and band-pass, and notch) alongside a variety of combs, flangers and phasers, not to mention ring modulation, formant filter, sample- and-hold and various more esoteric types.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Modulation is handled by an intuitive drag-and-drop system, similar to that of Massive, but with a 32-slot mod matrix letting you see everything in one place, and advanced features such as user-editable curves and an auxiliary 'via' source for each slot.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">In terms of modulation sources, there are three AHDSR envelopes and four LFOs shaped using the same refined LFO editor found in LFOtool. The LFOs also feature an envelope mode for building complex, multi-stage envelopes, and four macros are in place for bringing multiple parameters under unified control.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Two Chaos modulation sources can be configured in the global tab, too. These are largely intended to help invoke analogue-style nonlinearities, and they do that well, but you'll find plenty of creative uses for them beyond that.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The whole Serum interface is alive with animated visualisations that make it easy to see what's modulating what - from dots that move on envelopes as they're triggered, to oscillator waveforms that twist and warp as they evolve.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">One of the most interesting visualisations is that of the unison function found on Oscillators A and B, which gives a representation of how many voices are stacked (from 2-16), as well as their relative volume levels and detune positions.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The unison feature reminds us of Synapse Audio's Dune 2, and like that synth, Serum offers a selection of five stacking modes, including "Super", which appears to replicate the supersaw unison found on Roland's classic JP-8000.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">This sounds huge, but you may find that playing chords with heavy unison really starts to burden your CPU - an issue that Dune 2 doesn't suffer from. Serum's oscillators are dramatically cleaner-sounding, though, and you can take the default 4x oversampling down to 2x if more notes or instances is your priority (or, indeed, go up to 8x if fidelity is your priority).</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">We've only just scratched the surface of Serum here, which has so many deep and advanced features in its locker that we couldn't possibly hope to fully convey everything it can do in just two pages.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">This is a must-have instrument for the serious sound designer, although even preset junkies will be thrilled with the 450+ excellent factory patches. We're not being overdramatic when we say that it's quite possibly the most sonically versatile synth we've ever used, and certainly one of the best sounding.<br><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 0);">PROS</span></p>
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Morphing oscillators. Flexible unison modes/ Built-in wavetable editor. Magnificent sound. Outstanding effects. Incredible modulation options.</p>
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<p itemprop="description" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 9px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Serum needs to be immediately put at the very top of any synthesist's shopping list. It's insanely powerful and sounds phenomenal.</p>
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You get a professional production credit with a established group</span><br style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2. We do A&R for MultikillRecordings, 50/50 Records, Philosophy Records, & Power ON so the chances of our Collab getting signed is very high</span><br style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">3. 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Those two plug-ins helped The Maniac Agenda get those crazy psy- FX we always wanted. I shed a small little producer tear drop as I read the news...You will be missed Camel Audio......<br><br>Camel Audio plugins and apps no longer available<header><h2><strong style="font-size: 12px;">Respected plugin and mobile app developer Camel Audio has announced that its products are no longer available.</strong></h2></header>
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<p>In a statement posted on the <a href="http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=429208&sid=49dfade44ed78bd209c3ebcbf69ae7c2">KVR forum</a>, the company said: "We would like to thank you for the support we've received over the years in our efforts to create instruments and effects plug-ins and sound libraries.</p>
<p>"Camel Audio's plug-ins, Alchemy Mobile IAPs and sound libraries are no longer available for purchase. We will continue to provide downloads of your previous purchases and email support until July 7, 2015. We recommend you download all of your purchases and back them up so that you can continue to use them. Thank you again for your support."</p>
<p>Camel Audio, which is known for its excellent Alchemy synth (voted <a data-article="262145" href="http://www.musicradar.com/tuition/tech/the-54-best-vst-au-plugin-synths-in-the-world-today-262145">one of the best plugin synths in the world today</a>) and 'Camel' series effects. We're sure we echo the feelings of many computer musicians when we say that we're sad to see it go; if you are a user of its products, make sure you follow the advice to download and back up your software on the <a href="http://www.camelaudio.com/faqs/User_Account/How_do_I_Download_and_Backup_My_Products">Camel Audio</a> website.<br><br><span class="font_regular">Company advises users to download and back up their products</span><br><br><span itemprop="author" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><a class="author" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://adf.ly/w94hx" target="_blank"><span itemprop="name">post originally by Ben Rogerson (Computer Music)</span></a></span><time data-seconds="1420718880" datetime="2015-1-08" itemprop="datePublished" pubdate="" value="2015-1-08"> January 08, 2015, 12:08 UTC</time></p>
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<hr>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/34554702015-01-07T09:29:56-05:002017-01-13T08:54:11-05:00Platformz App Features The Maniac Agenda<div class="title" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; float: left; width: 620px; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative;"><h2 class="posttitle" style="margin: 3px 0px 2px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); outline: 0px; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.1em; font-weight: normal;"><a class="entry-title" href="http://www.richmfnquick.com/2014/platformz-app/" rel="bookmark" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" title="Platformz App">Platformz App</a></h2></div><span class="post-format-icon" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; position: absolute; width: 50px; height: 50px; left: -25px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-position: -100px -50px; background-repeat: no-repeat;"> </span>
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<p class="first-para" style="margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;">The Internet is loaded with music, news and entertainment media but how do you sift thru everything to find what you want? With access to millions of songs, tens of thousands of artists, and a host of entertainment media, Platformz will easily put the world of indie music and media in your control.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px;">Platformz is a powerful mobile indie music and media search engine that allows fans of indie music and media to search some the largest digital distribution platforms – Audiomack, Soundcloud and others – for artist that You like. Once you find the media, you stream it directly on their mobile device and it also recommends artists for them in the featured artist section. You can search for any parameter in the app that you are used to searching the site with: genres of music, artists by name, album names, key words etc.</p>
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</div></div>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/34501692015-01-03T00:05:18-05:002022-05-26T21:30:38-04:005 New Music Genres You Need To Hear in 2015<div class="s-ct" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px auto; padding: 40px; max-width: none; position: relative;"><div class="r" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; zoom: 1;"><div class="s-ct" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px auto; padding: 40px; max-width: none; position: relative;"><div class="r" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; zoom: 1;">
<span class="font_large"><strong>5 New Music Genres You Need To Hear in 2015</strong></span><br><br><span class="font_regular">Music genres: you can't live with them, can't live without them. Whether you're writing about music or describing a band to your friend who's slowly adopting that patient-but-definitely-not-getting-it expression, then you know....<br><br><strong>TDM</strong><br><br>Tin-Foil Dance Music fuses elements of metal, Rock, EDM, hiphop/Trap. Tin-Foil Metal RAP get it? This genre boasts Mid-tempo high energy tracks. It is the type of music that makes you want to mosh or dance. The beats are big and modern like in EDM tracks, but the arrangements are more aggressive and progressive like in rock and metal music. Instruments use live sounds like guitars and synth elements like wobbles bass and saw waves. Vocals usually have rapping verses and singing hooks.<br><br>See Also Linkin Park + Enter Shikari + Hollywood Undead + Bassnectar + new Crazytown<br><br><br>Example of TDM:<iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/183296156&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe></span><br> <hr>
<br><span class="font_regular"><strong>TripHop Pop</strong><br><br>Definition: Infuses Triphop, Pop, and </span>Psychedelic Rock<span class="font_regular"> elements. Phat hiphop breaks, but with pop hooks. Groups like Portishead, Hooverphonic, SneakerPimps, and Massive Attack got the balling rolling in triphop, but artist like Lana Del Ray, The Neighborhood, and Lauren Stone have been pushing the envelope.<br><br>Download "I'm Crazy" by Lauren Stone for free here: </span><a contents="https://www.tunebula.com/laurenstone/i-m-crazy-free-download-link-below" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.tunebula.com/laurenstone/i-m-crazy-free-download-link-below" target="_blank">https://www.tunebula.com/laurenstone/i-m-crazy-free-download-link-below</a><br><br><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/205830896&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%"></iframe><br><span class="font_regular"> </span>
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<br><br><span class="font_regular"><strong>Dubstazz</strong><br><br>Definition: (See jazzstep); an amalgamation of dubstep or DJ-produced electronic music with traditional jazz or blues elements.<br><br>It's definitely not jazz. It's also not your garden variety of wobbly bass (in fact, it's better). Moby was an early dabbler in dubstazz, but guys like Pretty Lights and RJD2 have been expanding the genre ever since.<br><br>See also: Gramatik, Big Gigantic, Free The Robots.<br><br>Example of Dubstazz:<br><br><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RlcrCRSY4Y" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RlcrCRSY4Y" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RlcrCRSY4Y</a></span><br> <hr>
<br><br><span class="font_regular"><strong>CDM</strong><br><br>Definition: (See inexplicable); Country Dance Music, where a 4-on-the-floor beat and electronic production are overlaid with folk or country-like melodies and vocals.<br><br>Where, oh where, did CDM come from? Maybe the music industry got bored and decided to experiment with two of history's most hate-it-or-love-it genres. Either way, here it is, and if Pitbull's 'Timber' sticks around on the charts any longer, then CDM might be here to stay.<br><br>See also: Avicii feat. Aloe Blacc on 'Wake Me Up'<br><br>Example of CDM:<br><br><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHUbLv4ThOo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHUbLv4ThOo" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHUbLv4ThOo</a></span><br> <hr>
<br><br><br><span class="font_regular"><strong>Heroine Pop</strong><br><br>Definition: A low-gloss style of female pop songwriting, where the singer crafts frank and unglamorous stories about adolescence, sex and class.<br><br>Girls who don't buy into Katy Perry's or Taylor Swift's white bread brands of broken heartedness can find comfort in the ladies of heroine pop, like Lorde and Sky Ferreira. Sure, heroine pop is a little bit trashy, a little hyperbolic, but it sounds like diamonds and will never lie to you.<br><br>See also: Lana Del Rey, Charli XCX, Iggy Azalea<br>Example of Heroine Pop:<br><br><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEamE0MYPkg" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEamE0MYPkg" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEamE0MYPkg</a></span><br> <hr>
<br><br><span class="font_regular"><strong>Slouch Rock</strong><br><br>Definition: Mid-tempo alternative rock with lazily articulated vocals (usually male), backed by a fuzzy electric guitar or slide guitar track.<br><br>A modern incarnation of Bob Dylan's mumbles and slurs, slouch rock can be a delightful palate cleanser in the buffet of modern music. Artists like King Krule and Mac DeMarco may not have the most soothing or conventional voices, but their music’s lack of overproduction is refreshing.See also: Kurt Vile, Widowspeak, Girls.<br><br>Example of Slouch Rock<br><br><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRzlbh4or3c" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRzlbh4or3c" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRzlbh4or3c</a><br><br><br><br>Tags<br>new music genres 2015</span>
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<p class="article_info"><span itemprop="author" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/Person"><a class="author" href="http://www.musicradar.com/futuremusic"><span itemprop="name">Original by Future Music</span></a> </span> <time data-seconds="1401285000" datetime="2014-5-28" itemprop="datePublished" pubdate="" value="2014-5-28">May 28, 2014, 13:50 UTC</time></p></header><p class="western"><strong>Transient designer plugins provide an efficient method of shaping the amplitude response of a signal in a way that's often more clean, simple and precise than more traditional compressor or limiter devices.</strong></p>
<p class="western">Here, we're going to shape the attack and sustain characteristics of a kick and snare in a modern drum mix.</p>
<p class="western">As is the case with any dynamics processing, you should always re-adjust your final output level to match your unprocessed signal's loudness, as it's easy for gain increases to fool you into thinking a particular plugin is making things sound better. You'll notice that we've used our plugins' gain controls to do just this.</p>
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<p class="western"><strong>Step 1</strong>: Here we've got a 121bpm house beat consisting of a 4/4 kick drum, percussion loop, and snare on beats 2 and 4. It's clear this drum mix can be improved - our kick is dull and excessively lengthy, while the snare has an overly-prominent attack and little sustain.</p>
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<p class="western"><strong>Step 2</strong>: We initially mute our snare so we can focus on the dynamics of our kick drum, which is lacking front-end snap. Its boomy tail will also pose some low-end problems when we add a weighty sub bass part to our track later.</p>
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<p class="western"><strong>Step 3</strong>: We load NI's Transient Master across the kick and increase the attack to around 50%, pushing the front-end crack of the kick forward in the mix. Turning the sustain down to minimum also shortens its length. However, we've now pushed up some boxy mid-range frequencies.</p>
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<p class="western"><strong>Step 4</strong>: An EQ notch at 130Hz carves away this honky characteristic, and we're now left with a tighter, punchier kick drum that cuts through the mix whilst leaving more room between each beat for a deep and powerful bassline to be added later.</p>
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<p class="western"><strong>Step 5</strong>: We can now unmute our snare and compare it with the other drum elements. Its excessive snap and lack of body are even more apparent against our newly-shaped kick drum. Instead of discarding it for a new sample, we can apply some simple transient processing once more.</p>
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<p class="western"><strong>Step 6</strong>: A fresh Transient Master simultaneously pulls down the snare's initial peak and pushes up its sustain, bringing out the body of the hit whilst reducing its spikiness against our kick. The plugin's gain dial is turned up to re-level the sound in the mix.</p>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/29655072014-05-22T17:12:16-04:002014-05-22T17:14:48-04:00Maniac Song of the Week Pick: Rich Quick - Love Life<br>This is one of those tracks that you can just hear the emotion in it. Rich Quick Bring a show stopping performance and Milton on the hook just bring it all together.<br><br><br> <iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/150734363&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true" width="100%"></iframe>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/29626152014-05-21T17:38:14-04:002014-05-21T17:46:18-04:00Mastering in iZotope Ozone: Matching EQ Technique Hey Music Maniacs,<br><br>Here is a great trick that we use all the time. This is from Vespers channel on how to EQ match in Ozone. A little Maniac bonus tip is we use this trick in our mixing process to get take curves from individual stems and apply them to other instruments so they have more of the sound we want. In other words, you can use this on individual instruments not just in mastering with tracks like in the video below.<br><br>For example: Say you have a guitar tone you like use this process to take the eq and then apply to your own guitar. It isn't the end all be all, but def a hell of a great start in the right directions. If you are from Missouri, come party with us June 14 in St. Robert at the Trinity Entertainment Complex. For more Info and ticket details go <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-maniac-agenda-live-trinity-tickets-11670315227" target="_blank">HERE</a><br><br><br><br><br><br> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/mMFq0c0Tu1I?rel=0" width="640"></iframe>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/29596352014-05-20T15:47:17-04:002021-08-22T14:09:43-04:00Trick to Mixing 808 BASS<span class="font_large">You may remember our mixing competition we did for "Blades" a while back on Pensado's Place. Cole Nystrom of <a href="http://www.pensadosplace.tv/2014/01/19/how-to-mix-808s-into-the-lair-94/">Pensado’s Place</a> teaches his method for mixing 808 kick drums inside of a track that we found interesting and had to share. You can use this trick in previous 808 packs we have released or the new one coming in a few weeks.<br><br>Also on a side note we are looking for street team members in the Missouri area for our St. Robert Show on June 14th if interested please hit us up on our contact page <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Connect" data-link-type="page" href="/connect" target="_blank">HERE</a> for details and the bonuses.</span><br><br> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/e_6EqulJBwM" width="640"></iframe><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/b356716ea8a06a21d55e917b09b1506000ac6da4/original/10336803-829793030367553-8164433339346213223-n.jpg?1400615161" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/29378862014-05-19T12:49:47-04:002022-03-29T06:54:51-04:00EXCLUSIVE Artist Spotlight: Audio FX<span class="font_large"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/c3817fb324d50ca2153ed7568d3679773e836931/original/10312405-1489497231262252-1388056914116891091-n.jpg?1399730139" class="size_l justify_center border_" />AUDIO FX<br><br><br>Tell us about your group dynamic?</strong></span><br><br>A. The dynamics of Audio-FX are pretty complicated, in terms of who we are, but in short we have Nyx who would be considered as the director of our ops, and I, Hondo, would be the mechanic putting theory into practice (in other words Nyx is the bossy one (laughs)).<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Where you from?</strong></span><br><br>A. We are based in York UK and although Hondo was born here, Nyx grew up in a very small but beautiful village on the east coast.<br><br><strong><span class="font_large">How did you start getting into music?</span></strong><br><br>A. We have always had a keen interest in music so needless to say we both started very young. Hondo began by playing the guitar from the age of 11 and has been part of various, locally well known, bands ever since. He really found his calling when he got his first laptop and began to digitally produce music at the age of 14. I, Nyx, began by playing the violin from the age of 7 and have been a collector and amateur player of various instruments ever since. I have always enjoyed singing so jumped at the chance to be part of the school choir, and loved it. I have dabbled in many different areas of music and performance but have only been part of two bands, including this one, so this has been a new and very exciting experience, one that I hope continues!<br><br><strong><span class="font_large">Any tips you can give to up and coming producers?</span></strong><br><br>A. I think the best advice we could give anyone is to keep trying, learn from your live performances e.g. What worked well, what you think needs adjusting, which tracks maintained the audiences attention and what else could you add live that will make you memorable. Performing live is the best way to find out where you're at. We always say we live on the learning curve as you can never quite tell what you have until you open it upto objective ears. Something that we also think is very important to remember is to be professional and organised e.g. If something goes wrong live, like it often will, don't react and strategise quickly! And try not to get involved in idle gossip, rumours can cause a lot of damage to those involved. Being organised can be difficult, especially under pressure, so the first step is to maintain your calm so you can think clearly.<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>What is your vision for the project?</strong></span><br><br>A. We have just played YO1 FESTIVAL which was one of our biggest gigs so far and had you asked before we may have answered differently! It was great to get out there and gather some real live feedback on what we have been working on and the direction we have been going. After much discussion over this last week we are going to be heading more towards jumpy, energetic and fun tracks and Nyx is going to be on the front line singing much more again. In the long term the vision we share for our project is to bring people together in a love for music so that in those brief moments they forget their differences and bounce in unison, there's to much fighting there needs to be an opposite and we hope we can make a difference. When is your next release expected to drop? A. Well that is a tricky question (laughs), I'm sure this question will make some of our fans chuckle too! We couldn't really answer this question without addressing the past failures to launch! There were various factors involved in these situations but the simple explanation would be that we wanted to ensure that we provide the best quality for our fans and we were not completely happy with the outcomes so have been holding them back. We are very close to reaching our goal on that one! But I think the best person to ask would be Tony Gonzo<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>How would you describe your style?</strong></span><br><br>A. I would probably say complicated (laughs) maybe a little too much at times as people don't always know what to expect, which we kind of enjoyed , we are going to become a bit more predictable in the future though. As many of our fans know Audio-FX was born from the industrial underground and have transitioned through various styles during our time together but we still have a touch of each genre in everything we do as it's what we love and part of who we are. As I mentioned earlier there are going to be some changes in direction and because we are going to attempt to fuse another two genres together we're going to leave what's in store as a surprise Where do you see electronic music in 5 years? A. I think it will continue to grow and merge with other genres. I think that over the course of the next five years the music industry in general is going to become very diverse again which will be exciting as we could see other genres being revived which would be brilliant. It could spawn an entirely new sound altogether!<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>What is the craziest thing that has happened to you on this maniacal musical journey?</strong></span><br><br>A. The whole journey has been like a crazy rollercoaster for both of us! Nyx suffered terrible stage fright in the early days and used to be in bits before going on but thankfully over time has gained confidence, we're pushing past our obstacles which feels pretty amazing! I think the craziest thing that has happened to us is after we had played a big gig in London and, due to the hotel we booked double booking us, sleeping on the sofa in the back room of the all hours venue then only to find out that I was pregnant with our daughter Lyra and had been for about 3 weeks! So it must have felt very bouncy in there during that gig! She has been a little dare devil from the minute she arrived, perfect little girl! I have to mention that the support we have had from all of our friends, family and all of the fans and supporters is the most amazing to us we just couldn't do what we do without you and we're pleased that people are enjoying it as for us that's what it's all about.<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Where can people download your music?</strong></span><br><br>You get can some free musical goodies here: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/audiofx.official/app_190322544333196" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/audiofx.official/app_190322544333196" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/audiofx.official/app_190322544333196</a> or <a contents="http://www.soundcloud/a-fx" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soundcloud/a-fx" target="_blank">http://www.soundcloud/a-fx</a><br><br><strong><span class="font_large">Are you a maniac? </span></strong><br><br>A. HELL YEAH! we're like maniac 1 and maniac 2!<br><br>For collaborations or contact visit them at:<br><br><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/audiofx.official" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/audiofx.official" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/audiofx.official</a><br><a contents="http://www.soundcloud/a-fx" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.soundcloud/a-fx" target="_blank">http://www.soundcloud/a-fx</a><br><br>Watch this interview about A-FX and their production process:<br><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/FXo7Ed94eHQ" width="640"></iframe><br><br><br><br>Listen:<br> <iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/145248939&color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true" width="100%"></iframe>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/28842132014-05-09T00:19:49-04:002017-01-13T08:54:09-05:00 I Will Never Drink Coffee The Same Way Again... How to get Studio Super Powers!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/d1c45538c7c0243d6b525f0f743c8b720252a361/medium/coffee-ending.jpg?1397984472" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> <br>Hey Music Maniac!<br><br>S.A.T. of The Maniac Agenda here! I found a new trick that is sure to increase your work output. We have been getting ready to launch our new weekly production pack promotion to help The Maniac Agenda win the Warp Tour Battle of The Bands. The guys and me have been in the studio creating and researching lots of production tools to help inspire you so we needed some thing to give us the EDGE! Now you can too for all you coffee drinkers out there :-) <br><br><br>Okay, gather around and listen up...<br><br>Brew coffee<br>Let coffee cool<br>Replace filter and coffee grounds with new filter and new coffee grounds.<br>Pour first batch of coffee back into the coffee maker.<br>Brew AGAIN<br>Lift off<br><br>Let me tell you people something. I work nights and needed a way to stay energetic. I finally found the answer...<br><br>I just drank "double brewed coffee" and I feel like I can throw an orange at 60 percent the speed of light. Do you realize that if I had a boomerang right now I could kill god, eat his meat, and use his hide to stay warm during those long nights on the savanna? ENERGY. After drinking this special coffee I suddenly find myself triangulating coordinates and shit in my mind. I'm pretty sure if I was a floating head that I'd be able to float directly to the Bermuda triangle without stopping for directions. I have so much energy that I'm now watching half hour long sitcoms in just seconds!<br><br>You ever notice that they don't have any type of Karate for German shepherds? If dogs learned to focus their chi, just imagine how screwed we'd be? Well, I wouldn't be screwed, but you most certainly would be. Right now I could probably fight off a giant ghost flamingo made entirely from ninja stars and tasers. In fact, I'm about 85 percent certain that I could mess up a 2003 Nissan Altima, if it were to suddenly become self-aware and hostile towards me. ENERGY.<br><br>I have so much energy that I can multitask more stuff right now than most in the next 4 months. While I type this I'm also filming a remake of "The Matrix", done with puppets. Simultaneously, I'm also updating the Maniac Agenda's Brand New Production Pack while dry humping a zebra and skiing.<br><br>And guess what? I just squeezed a New York steak with my bare hands and crushed it into individual calories! I am the ghost of Jim Varney and I will haunt you into infinity! I am the one that inspired the "blade" movies and I will triumph! I am the singularity, the way, the light, the man who can turn a normal visit to the zoo into a multiple felony getaway vacation to the andromeda galaxy and I don't take crap from anyone!!<br><br>If you want to lay around until you morph into a giant stick of butter and explode, that's your choice. But if you want so much energy that you could morph into a cybernetic plasma cheetah and beat the living sh*t out of the power rangers then I suggest you try "double brewed coffee". ENERGY.<br><br>Hope this helps! :-)The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/29260622014-05-07T13:04:58-04:002022-03-29T06:51:31-04:00Production and Marketing Essentials for Aspiring Music Producers<span class="font_xl"><strong>Production and Marketing Essentials for Aspiring Music Producers<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/system/f446743fe212ddadee8358ad56a8235c9c0a6047/original/22.jpg?1361845438" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong></span>
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<p>Hey Maniacs,<br><br>I been in the studio working on movie trailers and thinking to myself how did I get into this position and the answer is production skills plus solid marketing. You need both so I wanted to give some tips on how to start marketing yourself as producers and share this article and add my own two cents. Also Get ready for this week's production pack dropping tomorrow which feature a new Ableton PROJECT FILE and more. {X_^}<br><br>The mobile age has only made the production industry a more promising land for music enthusiasts, with IBISWorld’s <a href="http://www.ibisworld.com/industry/default.aspx?indid=1251">Independent Label Music Production report</a> pointing to an impressive industry revenue of $354 million between 2008 and 2013. Unfortunately, not every music lover has what it takes to make it as a producer. As with the rest of the entertainment industry, music production is, by nature, a cutthroat endeavor. Only the most passionate, most talented, most clever and most willing to sacrifice are able to make it big. But if you do make a name for yourself, the payoff could be incredible, both in terms of finances and personal satisfaction. A successful launch is an absolute necessity, so make the appropriate equipment investments and networking decisions before you venture into this competitive arena.</p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Invest In Quality Equipment</strong></span></p>
<p>While it’s true that the musician holds far more responsibility for catchy tracks than the production equipment, a poor set of tools will still prevent an otherwise amazing single from reaching its potential. Ideally, you will have the space necessary for a home studio, although even a small apartment nook can successfully complete the job. “Lifehacker” suggests investing in a audio interface along the lines of the $200 Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6, a decent cardioid mic, and a pair of studio monitors. These tools will make your life as a music producer far easier — and they’ll improve the quality of your end product.</p>
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<h3>Networking Is Essential</h3>
<p>As in pretty much any entertainment-related line of work, the cliche “it’s not what you know, but who you know” definitely applies to music production. You can learn plenty by cracking open a textbook, but it’s not until you hob-nob with the pros that you’ll really understand the ins and outs of this competitive industry. Much of the value in enrolling in <a href="http://pinnaclecollege.edu/">audio engineering schools in California</a> comes from your ability to connect with other producers, not to mention musicians with whom you can collaborate with musically and help perfect your respective crafts.</p>
<h3 style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Market Yourself With A Personal Website</h3>
<p>You may find yourself collaborating at a later date. Networking remains just as important after college, but becomes a bit more tricky, which is why it helps to join a trade association such as the National Association of Music Industry Professionals.</p>
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<p>LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter are all great additions to any music producer networking initiative, but in the end, a personal website will cement the vast majority of your professional leads. No musicians, record labels or agents will view you as a serious producer until you’ve shown off your skills through your own professional website (not to mention your resume) online. If creating a website is beyond your expertise, consider investing in assistance from a professional. The best time to do this is while you’re still in college, as you may be able to convince a fellow student (ideally a web design student) to complete the endeavor at a discount rate.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that launching your personal production website serves as only the first step in the never-ending process of internet marketing. Once your website’s up, you’ll need to keep it updated with your latest gigs, contact details and other important developments. Experts at “Udemy” also recommend <a href="https://www.udemy.com/blog/how-to-promote-your-music/">keeping the site reflective of your target demographic</a> — the featured site for an R&B producer should look nothing like that of a punk rock enthusiast, unless they use a fusion of the styles in their music.<br><br><span class="post-snippet-1"><a class="twitter-share-button" data-count="none" data-text="Music Think Tank - Production and Marketing Essentials for Aspiring Music Producers" data-url="http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/production-and-marketing-essentials-for-aspiring-music-produ.html" href="http://twitter.com/share">Tweet</a> </span> <span class="post-snippet-2"> </span> <span class="posted-by">BY: <a href="http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/author/mcarlin"> Mackenzie Carlin</a></span><br><br>post orginally by http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/production-and-marketing-essentials-for-aspiring-music-produ.html</p>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/29248252014-05-06T20:47:04-04:002017-01-13T08:54:10-05:00The Maniac Agenda Announces MEME Contest Winners!<br>Hope you guys are enjoying the production pack! We have another one dropping this week that has a project file and more goodies that your requested.<br><br>About a month ago we had a Meme contest! You guys had us laughing with your sense of humor and wit. Here are the Memes we liked and performed the best. Thanks for all your participation and congratulations to the winners.<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Grand Prize</strong></span><br> <span class="font_large"> Prime Loops Bass Addict ($25) - Pro Cloudkillers Account ($50) - 200 Cloudkiller Points ($25) - Soundcloud Promotion and Social network Promotion for one of your tracks</span><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>2nd Place<br> </strong>Pro Cloudkillers Account ($50) - 50 Cloudkillers Points - Soundcloud Promotion and Social network Promotion for one of you tracks<br><br><strong>3rd Place<br> </strong>50 Cloudkillers Points and Shout out for one of your songs on The Maniac Agenda Social Networks<br><br><strong>The Funny Award</strong> - Goes to the Meme that made us laugh the most <br> Pro Cloudkillers Account ($50) - 50 Cloudkillers Points - Soundcloud Promotion and Social network Promotion for one of you tracks</span><br><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Grand Prize Chris King</strong></span><span 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class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br><strong><span class="font_large">Funniest - Chad Potter = </span></strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/a3f64eed6cb7a4459f492e27507a3e7aaf4b4edf/medium/10001321-742670702440523-8504206289319721286-n.jpg?1399422710" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" />The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/29009832014-04-26T12:27:43-04:002017-01-13T08:54:10-05:00Exploring Modulation in Massive and Kontakt<div class="entry" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; clear: both; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana;">
<p style="padding: 0px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/0ec724081397016a102a3794c941357ce30a50e7/original/massive-2.jpg?1398529629" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Since there are<strong> only 3 days left until we launch our next production pack</strong>, we wanted to cover something sound design related for beginners and advanced producers so we found this cool article we wanted to share with you. Enjoy<br><br><br>“Modulation” is one of the most important terms in music, and it gets used in so many ways! This is a informitive collab video by Berklee and Beatport.<br><br>They explore the importance of modulation within synthesis and using Native Instruments Massive and Kontakt. The great thing about these techniques is that they provide a starting point for an infinite number of sounds perfect for dance music(and other styles for sure). We start with a basic overview of synthesis and modulation, then we dive into two important techniques Risers and Rhythmic modulation.<br><br><strong>NOTE</strong>: If you are comfortable with synthesis and modulation I would suggest you skip the first 3 videos and jump right in on the Massive Riser Modulation and Kontakt Rhythmic Modulation videos. Enjoy and getting ready for a Powerful and inspiring Maniac Agenda Production pack coming this Monday.</span></p>
<p style="padding: 0px;"><a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://news.beatport.com/blog/2013/06/17/berklee-online-presents-how-to-create-electronic-music-exploring-modulation/" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="color:#FFFF00;">Here is a link to the videos on Beatport.</span></a></p>
<p style="padding: 0px;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Article by originally by <span style="font-family: Verdana;">Loudon Stearns</span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> for Berklee music</span></span></p>
</div>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/28962042014-04-25T11:39:18-04:002022-03-10T01:26:17-05:00EXCLUSIVE Artist Spotlight: Drummer of Infected Mushroom - Cary White aka Drums on Acid<br><span class="font_regular"><span class="font_regular"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/5c4d41c7f8cce7575b9c2b3eae60754b28061f84/original/doa.jpg?1398439973" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><br>Where you from?</strong></span><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-- Was born and Raised in Santa Cruz, California but moved to beautiful Lake Tahoe CA when i was a teenager.</span><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span class="font_large"><strong><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Who are your influences?</span></strong></span><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-- Well I started out in a different realm of music. When I was up and coming I listened to way more rock and metal influenced bands like Tool, the Deftones, </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Pantera</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> and Rage Against the Machine. When I was a teenager everyone wanted to be in a rock band and be Nirvana or the Smashing Pumpkins. Its so different now but I guess to some degree I always had an affinity for electronic music but never really saw myself involved with it or creating it. </span><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">How did you start getting into music?</span></span></strong><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">--The drums really found me because I honestly have no recollection of learning to play. </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">There's</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> pictures and stuff of me playing when </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I'm</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> like 5 just absolutely ROCKIN out and still making the same goofy faces i make when I play now haha. and it </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">wasn't</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> the type of thing where my parents forced it on me because... obviously what parent really wants their kid beating the shit out of a </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">drum set</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> for hours on end. It's more like "here little johnny, go strum a guitar" but not in my case. So by the time I was in high school I was already pretty comfortable behind the kit and being that I went to a relatively small school the drummers were in short supply so everybody just asked me to jam or be in their band. Although now i listen back to some of the recordings in horror.</span><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Tell us about your experience drumming with Infected Mushroom?</span></strong><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-- Playing for Infected was and </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I'm</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> sure will always be some of the most memorable years in my life. I </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">don't</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> think think </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I've</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> ever played with a band that was so universally known and more importantly, respected. Even now when it arises in conversation with people from time to time and they ask me what i do or who I play with, when I toss out </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Infected's</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> name, more times than not, people lose it. Its super funny to see their reaction. But I mean its definitely understandable. Those guys had a hand in shaping and contributing to what electronic music is today. They are so talented and unique and have undoubtedly left a mark on electronic music that no matter what style you like, on some level can appreciate what they do. Not to mention the live shows are unreal! </span><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Tell us about the craziest thing that happened on tour?</span></strong><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-- I </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">don't</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> know if I can talk about the CRAZIEST thing ;) but there's one thing comes to mind that still makes me crack up. In Australia they have the Stereo Sonic festival and me and the boys from Infected played the entire length of the tour which lasted nearly 2 weeks. The owner of the festival is a super fanatical ping pong player (even has the short shorts and head band band... sorry </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Richie</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">). I, myself and Duv Dev, the singer for infected are also die hard pongers. Now because Richie loved ping pong so much, he made sure to have full on tournament style setups at every stop. </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I'm</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> talking top of the line tables, balls, paddles. And i </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">don't</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> mean one 1 table, I mean like 6 tables. So before and after our set Duv Dev and I would have some serious battles but the true action would go down usually after </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">every ones</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> set. Keep in mind </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">there's</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> always an open bar for artists, and typically artists like to party so with that said, by the end of the night imagine the biggest names in EDM... Tiesto, Zedd, Krewella, Avicci, Diplo Infected ALL of them... having the most RIDICULOUS drunken stumbling hilarious ping pong battles in modern recorded history. Keeping score correctly in that state was the equivalent of landing a man on mars. I will say this though... I was the champ. I </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">don't</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">care what anyone says. The only person that managed to take a game off of me was Tommy Trash's brother who was on the Australian national team, so he </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">forfeits</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> his right to claim amateur status hahahahaha. But those were very good times and I cant wait to go back.</span><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">What is your vision for your new solo project "Drums On Acid"?</span></strong><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-- I think whats so cool about the possibilities of DOA is the fact that it's really limitless. Like sometimes I cant even sleep at night cause </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I'm</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> so excited thinking about a cool idea or something that would make the live show better. I actually watched "the Pixies" perform at Coachella who I think are great, but before their show they did an interview and said "look we are what we are, come to a show and </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">you'll</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> see and hear us, but </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">don't</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> expect a lot of bells and whistles". Now I love them but I totally </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">don't</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> want that to be the case with Drums On Acid. I want complete madness. I want sensory overload. I want you to leave a show and be like "What the fuck just happened"?! So to make that happen </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">there's</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> a lot of components. The first of which is having good music which I work on daily. </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I am</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> still brand new to producing but with the help of friends and some of the best producers out there helping me along the way, I think I have picked it up very quickly and am going to just keep on getting better. Also the fact that what </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I'm</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> doing is Live. All my recordings have live drum parts although sometimes chopped up start very organically which i think is cool. Same with the live show. Triggering sounds and loops and also playing live drums over the top of my tracks and remixes. It really is pretty </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">wacky</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">. </span><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">When is your next release expected to drop?</span></strong><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-- </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I'm</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> actually releasing stuff as we speak. This week I released the self titled "Drums On Acid" EP exclusively through EDM.com. Bu</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">t I </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">think at this stage in the game its important to just release as much material as I can. Even some of the shit I listen to </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I'm</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> like "ohhh boy, that sounds horrendous" I still feel, at least for now its important that it gets out there and makes my presence known. </span><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">How would you describe your style?</span></strong><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-- Honestly at this stage I </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">don't</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> really have a style. I kinda just emulate what I like and what I'm into on any given day. If I hear a synth that inspires me I try to figure it out as far as tone and texture and then I'll take it and run with it. But as of now, things just kinda turn out how they turn out. Whether intentional or not. I think I'm kinda like a Blue collar producer in the sense that I find, for me, it just takes a bunch of work. Some guys can just sit down, write hits and make it sound magical in no time flat, for me it takes a while to really hone in on a sound or a structure and then it just kind of unfolds on its own.</span><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Where do you see electronic music in 5 years?</span></strong><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-- Shit </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">that's</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> so hard to say. You always wanna say that a particular genre will NEVER fade away. But really its inevitable to some degree. I bet </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Motely Crue</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> never thought some dirty grunger in Seattle would make them go from playing huge sold out arenas to forcing them into small bars overnight (yes i read </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Motely Crue's</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> "the Dirt", highly recommend it haha). Things change, people change, times change. For right now though, it's remarkable how big and mainstream electronic music has gotten. I think it's great and I really hope that doesnt change, but evolves somewhat. By that I mean the live element. Pulling from guys like Infected, Gunslinger, the Maniac Agenda, Excisions new thing "Destroid" etc... I truly feel people are going to see that more and more. They'll also be forced to do that to set themselves apart... and it's way more fun trust me hahaha. </span><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Where can people download your new presets/samples?</span></strong><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1. Go here: </span></span><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/drumsonacid/app_458047674241018" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/drumsonacid/app_458047674241018" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/drumsonacid/app_458047674241018</a><br><span class="font_regular"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2. LIKE the page<br>3. BAM! They are all yours!!!</span><br><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><strong><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Are you a Maniac?</span></strong><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-- OF COURSE I'm a maniac. And honestly... and I mean this from the bottom of my heart to all my boys in The Maniac Agenda... You guys were instrumental in getting me moving forward in producing. When I first starthde it easy to get up and running initially. When one is first starting out it's overwhelming and </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">there's</span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> so much to learn you want to just play and go with it but it's hard if you </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">don't </span><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">know synthesis and you guys made it really easy to just push a button and have a totally bad ass sound come fuckin ROARING out of the speakers and for that I thank you :)</span><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Download a Free Drums on Acid Tune here:<br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Free BITCHIN remix with live drums by Drums on Acid:</span><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/drumsonacid/fire-vs-water-remix-w-live-drums-fire-razihel-riptide-sirensceol" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/<wbr></wbr>drumsonacid/fire-vs-water-<wbr></wbr>remix-w-live-drums-fire-<wbr></wbr>razihel-riptide-sirensceol</a><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br>Stay in Touch and Support Drums on Acid:<br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a contents="http://www.facebook.com/drumsonacid" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/drumsonacid" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">http://www.facebook.com/drumsonacid</span></a><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/drumsonacid" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">soundcloud.com/drumsonacid</a><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">instagram - drumsonacid</span><br style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">twitter- @drumsonacid</span></span>
<iframe width="100%" height="450" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/146113272&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&visual=true"></iframe>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/28592052014-04-10T06:48:40-04:002022-03-09T05:56:15-05:0024 Hours Only! 100 MB Production Pack by The Maniac Agenda<br>We just release a special free production pack today that is available for 24 hours ONLY so make haste and get it now!<br><br>It only take a couple secs all you have to do is LIKE and/or Tweet Here are the simple direction and video demonstration for those who wanted make sure they get this awesome pack:<br><br>1. Go here: <a contents="http://bit.ly/1gaTqfz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bit.ly/1gaTqfz" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1gaTqfz</a><br style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgba(69, 69, 69, 0.772549);"><br style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgba(69, 69, 69, 0.772549);"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgba(69, 69, 69, 0.772549);">2. "LIKE" the picture AND/or share on Twitter</span><br style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgba(69, 69, 69, 0.772549);"><br style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgba(69, 69, 69, 0.772549);"><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgba(69, 69, 69, 0.772549);">3. The link to the pack is in the description of the picture</span><br><br><span style="color:#00FF00;"><strong>WATCH this Short video that demonstrates how to get the PACK so you dont get confused: </strong></span><br> <object height="315" width="560"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/v/-LhoddglqKU?version=3&hl=en_US">
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<p><span class="font_large"> <br>While we do not condone such harsh treatment of a lass, you have to admit, this is admirable and Robb’s wife is silently pleased. You see, demographically, we DJ’s are generally smart and anything dumb is a huge turnoff. Catch my drift? So, as you read, keep in mind this article was written from the perspective of the modern DJ: a man fully capable of commitment with a deep, abiding respect for the women we love and choose to be with. Enjoy!</span></p>
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<h5><span class="font_large"><b>He will never love you more than music. </b></span></h5>
<p><span class="font_large">He might love you as much as he loves music, but you will NEVER, EVER, EVER be more important, and you shouldn’t be. Relationships come and go, people live and die, but music is the one constant throughout our existence. It’s our best friend and our greatest lover. It’s there for us any time, all the time. It never complains to us or questions us. It compliments whatever mood we are in and always comforts us, unconditionally, until death do us part. Your DJ boyfriend is in love with music. So, be prepared to share the podium and don’t look so glum, you’re tied for first place! But, don’t ever ask him to give up DJing. Even if he’s 40 and still hanging on to his sad little dream, it’s your job to encourage, give moral support and be his #1 fan.</span></p>
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<h5><span class="font_large"><b>Find your own life passion.</b></span></h5>
<p><span class="font_large">So, your man’s on tour and he won’t be home this weekend….again. You miss him. You wish he was there. You text him. No response. You watch some Rom Drams and miss him more. You post on his Facebook. You wonder why he didn’t like your post. You text him again. He doesn’t respond. You get upset. Why isn’t he texting back? Well, he’s probably running at top speed with a 50 pound bag on his shoulders through the airport terminal to catch a connecting flight because the last flight fucked him, sweating bullets and holding back a mountain of diarrhea brought on by the food poisoning he received from an especially gnarly breakfast burrito, the only food available at 6am in the Bozeman, Montana airport. But that possibility doesn’t even remotely cross your mind. You’re only focused on how you feel.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Honestly, sitting around, waiting for your boyfriend to come home is kinda sad. You could be using that time to create your own art and pursue your own life passion. This is a huge lesson: NEVER depend on the relationship to keep you entertained. The moment your DJ boyfriend becomes the primary source of your entertainment, it’s the beginning of the end. So, go out there and find something you are passionate about. Fill your life with it, be driven, be your own badass and your DJ boyfriend will know he’s found the ONE.</span></p>
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<h5><span class="font_large"><b>Stay off his social networks.</b></span></h5>
<p><span class="font_large">Let’s face it, there’s no shortage of drunken, slutty fan-cakes flaunting their vagina’s in your DJ boyfriends face. And there’s no better place to flaunt said vagina than Facebook. So, do yourself a solid and stay off the networks! The last thing either of you need is an argument about some lewd post on his Fan Page made by a potentially under-aged glow stick in a kandi thong. Afraid he’s gonna reply back to her? Look, if you feel the need to constantly monitor his online activities, that means there’s no trust. No trust, no relationship. Back to the single house you go.</span></p>
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<h5><span class="font_large"><b>Remain interested in his music.</b></span></h5>
<p><span class="font_large">As time passes and the flame dies down, you might find yourself bored of hearing the same annoying beat loop pounding through the bedroom door over and over again. This is the first sign of your eventual, total disregard for his tunes. Don’t let it happen! Peek your head in the studio, flash some boob skin to get his attention and say ‘hey, that’s a sick beat!’ Encourage him! At the end of the day, he respects your opinion most of all.</span></p>
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<h5><span class="font_large"><b>Give him studio time.</b></span></h5>
<p><span class="font_large">When your DJ boyfriend is in the studio, he’s in the ZONE. This isn’t your typical man-cave type situation. We are talking about an environment that creates a level of emotional depth one can only achieve through true artistic expression. Sure, he might be hand swatting the air from a kitchen chair in his Mom’s basement, but that’s his virtual stage and there’s a thousand screaming fans projected on the back of his eyelids. He’s killing it and you need to let him have that moment. Don’t make him feel guilty for not hanging out. And, unless you are dropping some encouragement (see above), don’t distract him with your bappies or that BJ you would never normally give him unless you aren’t getting the attention you want. Leave the man be, give him that time and he will love you forever.</span></p>
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<h5><span class="font_large"> <b>Find Someone Solid.</b></span></h5>
<p><span class="font_large">Alright fellas, let’s be real. You’re chances of meeting a smart, classy babe with her shit together are grim. The Natalie Portman’s of the world typically don’t spend weeknights shitfaced in bars. I’m not saying the ladies of the night won’t eventually be solid, they just haven’t gotten it out of their system yet. Your job is to not waste your time chasing after someone who, ultimately, is gonna drag you down. You need someone who has a passion for their own art and/or career. Someone who loves to party, loves to have fun, and loves to WORK. The busier she is, the more free you are to pursue your dreams. There’s no reason both of you shouldn’t achieve your individual goals together. Power couple!</span></p>
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<h5><span class="font_large"><b>ZERO Jealousy Policy.</b></span></h5>
<p><span class="font_large">You are directly interacting with drunken females on the regular. As a committed bro, these chicks can’t hold a flame to your dame, but she needs to be confident enough to know this. She simply cannot be the jealous type. So, find yourself a lady who could care less about these strumpets! It sounds impossible, but trust me, they exist and they are awesome. Remember, although she’s mind-blowingly un-jealous, it’s good to remain sensitive to the issue. Dissing the occasional face-chewing raver strumpet for being a sweaty mess is generally a good call. Never, ever sign jigglies with cameras around. Always shoot her a text after your gig, let her know you miss her, etc.</span></p>
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<h5><span class="font_large"> <b>Fly Her To Gigs.</b></span></h5>
<p><span class="font_large">If you’re on the road a bunch, any time with your girl is precious. So, why not take some of that tour money and buy her a ticket to your show in New York? She’s never been there, you miss the eff out of her, it’s perfect! You can have an epic after-show romp in the ole’ hotie sack, wake up to room service and hit the town like newlyweds!</span></p>
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<h5><span class="font_large"><b>Take a Work Break.</b></span></h5>
<p><span class="font_large">It’s important for anyone to take a break from their hard work. It’s especially important for YOU, Mr. hard working DJ, to get a little R n’ R back at the nest. Rejuvenate the relationship, recharge your batteries and remind yourself why your girl is the mutt’s nuts. Take a few days off, shut down the studio, stack up the Netflix cue and get some serious snugs on the job!</span></p>
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<h5><span class="font_large"><b>Don’t Be a Douche.</b></span></h5>
<p><span class="font_large">If you have followed the instructions above, you are one lucky mo’ fo’. Your girl is a rare find and you will probably NEVER be with anyone even remotely as amazing as she is. So, for the love of god, don’t blow it for some hot mess of a fan girl with glow tape on her titties. Resist the urge my friend, it’s not worth it. You’ll lose the best relationship your ever gonna have. Plus, she’ll never want to date another DJ again, which sucks for the rest of us and is super, extra Bilbo Douche Baggins of you.</span></p><span class="font_large"> <br>If you’re lucky, you’ll wind up like this happy couple, DJing weddings and being awesome.</span><br><br> <object height="315" width="560"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/v/bZP4Ugev82I?version=3&hl=en_US">
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<br><span class="font_large"><strong>Grand Prize</strong> is the meme we post that gets the most Activity (Shares/Likes/Comments)<br> Prime Loops Bass Addict ($25) - Pro Cloudkillers Account ($50) - 200 Cloudkiller Points ($25) - Soundcloud Promotion and Social network Promotion for one of your tracks</span>
</div><br><span class="font_large"><strong>2nd Place<br> </strong>Pro Cloudkillers Account ($50) - 50 Cloudkillers Points - Soundcloud Promotion and Social network Promotion for one of you tracks<br><br><strong>3rd Place<br> </strong>50 Cloudkillers Points and Shout out for one of your songs on The Maniac Agenda Social Networks<br><br><strong>The Funny Award</strong> - Goes to the Meme that made us laugh the most <br> Pro Cloudkillers Account ($50) - 50 Cloudkillers Points - Soundcloud Promotion and Social network Promotion for one of you tracks</span><br> The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/27322322014-03-12T09:40:02-04:002017-01-13T08:54:08-05:00Free Underground Hiphop/Trap Production Pack to Support Rich Quick<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/3fe4f91dffef0f7ec838e46183488fe3c87e8c4f/medium/itunes.jpg?1392106817" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>As many of you know, we like to support local artists. The Maniac Agenda recently <a contents="sponsored prizes for a remix contest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.richmfnquick.com" target="_blank">sponsored prizes for a remix contest</a> for one of our favorite local Philadelphia M.C.'s Rich Quick. <br><br>To celebrate the physical release of Rich's new EP "Sad Songs" today and support his new Trap collab with singer Lauren Stone "Feel Alive" we have designed a really cool hiphop/Trap production pack available for 3 days to add the essence of the underground Hiphop scene to your productions. Here is what is inside:<br><br>1. 33 Dirty Custom Basement Neck Breaking Breakbeat loops<br>2. Custom guitar pedal 808s by The Maniac Agenda<br>3. Royalty Free Movie Vocal samples<br>4. DJ Scratch samples synced to various BPMs <br>5. Trap Song = "Feel Alive" - Rich Quick Feat. Lauren Stone 320 Mp3 for your DJ sets<br><br><strong>Here is how to get it NOW:</strong><br><br>1. Go to <a contents="http://indaba.us/p014R" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://indaba.us/p014R" target="_blank">http://indaba.us/p014R</a><br>2. Click the Big BLUE Vote button<br>3. Send Email with your FACEBOOK name you used to vote to Richquickmusic@gmail.com after confirmation we will email you the pack!<br><br><strong><span style="color:#FF0000;">Dont miss out! Available only 3 days!</span> </strong><br>If you have any trouble getting the pack please email: <a contents="djsat@maniacmusic.net" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:djsat@maniacmusic.net" target="_blank">djsat@maniacmusic.net</a><br><br>To purchase Rich Quick's new EP on Itunes please visit: <a contents="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sad-songz/id688120082" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sad-songz/id688120082" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sad-songz/id688120082</a><br><br> The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/26088472014-02-19T14:43:36-05:002022-05-09T07:02:07-04:00Exclusive Interview #1: Cody Allard of edmDistrict & Argofox Talks YouTube EDM Promotion Channels<div class="im">
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/60e2831c2943ec60b59672983edd363ba46e79bc/medium/photo.png?1392835347" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br>Hey Music Maniacs,<br><br>We are happy to bring you our first exclusive interview! We, The Maniac Agenda, aren't just a music group, producers, but music lovers. We love to give back to you guys for all your support so we are starting a interview series to give you inside information to help your music.<br><br>The Maniac Agenda knows promoting your music is just as important as creating it. YouTube is one of the leading ways you can promote your music as a label or independent artist. We scouted out Youtube to find our favorite channels to give you guys a insider look on how to best pitch your music or how to even start your own promotion Channel. To do this, we brought you guys<span class="gD" name="Cody Allard"> an expert</span><strong><span class="gD" name="Cody Allard">:<br><br><span class="font_large">Cody Allard</span></span></strong><br><span class="font_large"><em><span class="font_small">edmDistrict and owner of ArgofoxCC & Argofox Youtube Channels</span></em></span><br><br><span class="font_large"><b>How long have you been promoting on YouTube?</b></span>
<div>My first upload was on July 15, 2013 for <a href="http://youtube.com/Argofox" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/Argofox</a> (8k subs) and December 6, 2011 for <a href="http://youtube.com/ArgofoxCC" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/ArgofoxCC</a> (13k subs).
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<br><span class="font_large"><b>How did you get your start?</b></span><br> </div>
</div>Gaming! Procrastination during University studies replaced studying with Call of Duty. Friends pressured me to create a montage so I started hunting for music to use. After a bit of research, I quickly realized that 99% of the "Non-Copyrighted"/"Copyright-
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<wbr></wbr>Free" channels on YouTube were misleading their subscribers with incorrect terminology, as the rights holders weren't authorizing the use of their music in this way at all. I discovered that Creative Commons licensing (<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/<wbr></wbr>licenses/by/4.0/</a>), which gives others permission to share, remix/adapt and use content commercially, was the only viable option. My first montage (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrXdP5VvInE" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/<wbr></wbr>watch?v=BrXdP5VvInE</a>) led to the creation of my first channel, ArgofoxCC.
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<br><span class="font_large"><strong>When submitting music to YouTube channels what is the best way for an artist to stand out?</strong></span>
</div><br>Make your submission as convenient for the promoter as possible. Give them a SoundCloud promo link with downloads enabled so that they can freely access the file if they enjoyed the stream. Make sure you keep your text as concise as possible (give them the TL;DR version, not your life story). When the promoter specifies how to submit, do not submit elsewhere. Emailing a submission to a promoter that provides a separate form will likely result in getting blocked.<div>
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<br><span class="font_large"><b>How did you come up with the name Argofox?</b></span>
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<br>I pieced together Argo from the Toronto Argonauts (<a href="http://www.argonauts.ca/" target="_blank">http://www.argonauts.ca/</a>) and Fox from a Fennec Fox (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fennec_fox" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/<wbr></wbr>Fennec_fox</a>), using the "adjective + noun" approach to create a unique brand.</div>
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<br><br><span class="font_large"><b>What words of advice would you give to someone trying to start up a channel?</b></span><br> </div></div>
<div>Spend a week researching what's required from you before and during the management of a channel. Make sure that you can secure the same slug/username across all of your social media outlets [YouTube (and Google+), Facebook, SoundCloud, Twitter and website]. Don't rush/settle! Lastly, contact <a href="http://facebook.com/edmDistrict" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/<wbr></wbr>edmDistrict</a> when you're ready to consider YouTube partnership.</div>
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<br><span class="font_large"><b>Who are your favorite artists at the moment?</b></span>
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<div>Limiting myself to the first 10 that come to mind: Aether, Astronaut, Aylius, Barely Alive, Daenine, Elliot Berger, Felxprod, Haywyre, Myriad, SirensCeol.<div class="im">
<br><br><span class="font_large"><b>Where do you see EDM in the next 5 years?</b></span>
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</div>We'll continue to see trends come and go. Dubstep, for example, is on the decline at the moment. On the other hand, Melbourne and Deep House are seeing a sudden spike in popularity, at least in North America. Thanks to artists like Krewella, Zedd and Avicii, EDM will continue to surge into mainstream media<br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>How to submit your music to the Argofox?</strong></span><br><br>1. Subscribe = <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/argofox/about" target="_blank">here</a><br>2. Submit your music = <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/argofox/app_208195102528120" target="_blank">here</a><br><br>Please go show Cody some Maniac love for joining us today! You can reach him at the following internet properties:<br><br>Argofox is an Electronic Dance Music (EDM) promoter that supports upcoming labels and artists from all around the world -<br><br><a contents="http://youtube.com/ArgofoxCC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youtube.com/ArgofoxCC" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/ArgofoxCC</a><br><a class="yt-uix-redirect-link" dir="ltr" href="http://facebook.com/Argofox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://facebook.com/Argofox">http://facebook.com/Argofox</a><br><a class="yt-uix-redirect-link" dir="ltr" href="https://soundcloud.com/Argofox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="https://soundcloud.com/Argofox">https://soundcloud.com/Argofox</a><br><a class="yt-uix-redirect-link" dir="ltr" href="http://twitter.com/Argofox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://twitter.com/Argofox">http://twitter.com/Argofox</a><br><a contents="http://youtube.com/ArgofoxCC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://youtube.com/ArgofoxCC" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/ArgofoxCC</a><br><a class="yt-uix-redirect-link" dir="ltr" href="http://facebook.com/Argofox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://facebook.com/Argofox">http://facebook.com/Argofox</a><br><a class="yt-uix-redirect-link" dir="ltr" href="https://soundcloud.com/Argofox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="https://soundcloud.com/Argofox">https://soundcloud.com/Argofox</a><br><a class="yt-uix-redirect-link" dir="ltr" href="http://twitter.com/Argofox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="http://twitter.com/Argofox">http://twitter.com/Argofox</a><br><br> <br>Listen to The Maniac Agenda's Upload on Argofox:<br><object height="315" width="560"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/v/LtSGRSAdnIY?version=3&hl=en_US">
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<embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/v/LtSGRSAdnIY?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560"></embed></object>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/25806862014-02-14T09:09:31-05:002021-09-14T03:07:12-04:00 8 Reasons To Get In The Studio with Your Valentine <br><span class="font_large"><strong>8 Reasons To Get In The Studio with Your Valentine </strong></span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/d0de9145d4ef5edf36fba2bc8d13f4434e7bf5db/small/i-love-music.jpg?1392119636" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br><br>I realized that Valentines Day is near so rather then give out a "love" inspired track I decided it would be better to give you my top 10 list of how to spend Valentines in the studio and have your Valentine love you for it.<br><br>Here are some ideas I have done in the past that have worked wonders as my saying goes "Couples that make music together... Stay Together" {X_^}<br><br>1. Record one of his or her voice messages and sample it into a track<br><br>2. Get your Valentine in the studio and create a song together *bonus if you can convince him or to sing especially if they can't and you use melodyne or autotune to make them sound cool*<br><br>3. Create your lover a playlist/mix of all the songs that remind you of him or her<br><br>4. Surprise your lover to a short in home concert, but make sure he or she feel like a V.I.P with a front row seat, a bottle of his or her favorite beverage, snacks, and decorate the room (studio) to look special<br><br>5. Cover, mash-up, or Remix your partner's Favorite song<br><br>6. This next one works especially well if you have a larger following and it fits your brand. Do a post on all your social networks with a cute yet goofy picture of you and your lover's time in the studio as this makes them feel special seeing all the activity.<br><br>7. For some they are at point of just waiting for that perfect moment to pop the question... Why not do it in front the crowd during the break down of your DJ set. Some may call me the devil for this one, but all is fair in love and war. Plus who could forget your set after that ending! {X_^}<br><br>8. Surprise your Valentine with concert tickets and physical copy of the Album (but hide a nice note inside the cd booklet for her to find at a later date) in the note write down a link for her to go listen to a song you made for her anything you see fit)<br><br><br><br>Come lets us know some of you ideas - how any of these ideas worked for you - or send us Pictures or tracks of you and your lovers in the studio (the best ones will be posted on The Maniac Agenda web properties) on our facebook page <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/themaniacagenda" target="_blank">here</a><br><br>For those boycotting Valentines Days this year, We included a FREE download of our "Let It Die" Remix in this email using the code at the bottom. Enjoy {X_^}The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/25550462014-02-10T17:09:49-05:002017-01-13T08:54:08-05:00The Maniac Agenda to release Free Production Pack from artist Glitchorus for one week only!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/d65dd41db1b4d4cbe97be7a852da4682c2ddbabc/original/main-art-sideways.jpg?1392065585" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Hello Maniac Producers,<br><br>The Maniac Agenda here! Today, we received a unique sample pack this week from our friend Glitch-hop artist Glitchorus. It is filled with Stabs perfect for the "re-sampling" production technique in dubstep, DnB, Complextro, Chiptune, Breakcore, Electro, and you guessed it Glitchhop. For those of you new to re-sampling there is a great tutorial link included in the email with the production pack links on how to do it.<br><br>Here is what is inside the production pack:<br><br>94 Stabs / Short FX hits.All sounds tuned to E and 108bpm.<br>Samples processed through UAD FX / Bitspeak / Glitch2 & many others<br><br><br>Get this Exclusive pack now by<br><br>Going to Glitchorus' Facebook page <span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>this week only</strong></span> here = <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/Glitchorus/app_138442126315281" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Glitchorus/app_138442126315281" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Glitchorus/app_138442126315281</a><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/f246d3626516c395499e1e72598a21fa0e73b0e9/original/logo-g-large-1a.png?1392068588" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>All the samples handmade by Glitchorus (Copyright 2014) All samples covered by a free license to use in your own productions.<br>Not for redistribution in sample libraries / romplers without permission. These Sample are distributed by The Maniac Agenda with Permission<br><br>Quick Glitchorus Bio:<br>in the early 90's he started producing electronic music as a way to connect to other people - finding success in Trance music circa 1998 with an act called 'Binary Finary' - after that Matt turned his attention to web development and kept his music developing until discovering Glitch Hop and the pair hitched and glitched - good times were had by all.<br><br><br> The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/22599712013-12-19T14:04:59-05:002013-12-19T14:04:59-05:00Motivational Video featuring The Maniac AgendaLive your dream! Get inspired!
<iframe width="853" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/BQ2Uxpfjc_Q?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/22443672013-12-17T07:27:07-05:002017-01-13T08:54:08-05:00The Maniac Agenda Featured on Imagine Dragons "Radioactive" Cover by Lauren Stone<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/c9221fab221f2ffd4c02d8948e4fc2d966fa783f/medium/382145-4055195346396-788969809-n.jpg?1387282882" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><div>
<p>Need Pop or Rock Vocals for your tracks? Send this awesome new up and coming singer a message!<br><br>Download this cover for free here: <a contents="https://soundcloud.com/laurenstoneofficial/radioactive-imagine-dragons" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/laurenstoneofficial/radioactive-imagine-dragons" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/laurenstoneofficial/radioactive-imagine-dragons</a><br> </p>
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<p>Lauren Stone Teams up with Members of The Maniac Agenda to create a powerful cover of Dubstep Rock group Imagine Dragons song "Radioactive"</p>
<p>Acapella download for producers and DJs coming soon!</p>
<p>If you enjoy the song please support the artist with a facebook like:</p>
<p>Lauren Stone Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/laurenstoneofficial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/laurenstoneofficial</a></p>
<p>The Maniac Agenda Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/themaniacagenda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/themaniacagenda</a></p>
</div>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/17833962013-10-04T10:52:44-04:002017-01-13T08:54:07-05:00The Maniac Agenda & Randy Seidman "Been Forever" EP Lands #1 charting on Beatport + Been Forever Music Video!Get ready! "Been Forever" is our innovative Psy-glitchhop collaboration with Chillout/Progressive artist <strong>Randy Seidman</strong> from the Psytrance megastars<strong> Infected Mushroom</strong>'s crew and host of the popular radio mix show Open House. This release landed #1 in Chillout, #2 in Glithhop, and #15 overall on Beatport. Thanks for all the support.<br><br>Purchase the track here: <span style="color:#40E0D0;">http://www.beatport.com/release/been-forever/1148298</span><br><br>Check out the Music Video:<br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/qWcy12xZbws" width="640"></iframe><br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/86fadb3bad20652593a5d583e42578a2ff55a3ff/original/1081510-610428038978530-952318831-n.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/17833322013-10-04T10:40:25-04:002017-02-02T10:47:46-05:00Camp Bisco 12 Recap Feat. The Maniac Agenda Performance Video Highlights<span class="font_large">Camp Bisco 12 Recap!</span><br><br>We rocked the Camp Bisco festival Saturday afternoon in front of thousands. It was great to see you all and for those of you who couldn't make it we put together a quick couple minute highlight video to take you into the action and behind the scenes on our new youtube channel.<br><br><strong>Don't forget to subscribe to the new <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/themaniacagenda" target="_blank">youtube channel</a> so you don't miss out on our series of production tutorials and music promotion tips, humor, music, and more!</strong><br><br><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>Click The Pic to View Highlight video and see her DANCE:</strong></span></span><br><br><a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep4F8ROvo8c" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/b214623cca3eb6ceb9fbcb029b7a96c2f17ba85f/large/youtube.png?1376771436" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/17832982013-10-04T10:37:53-04:002017-02-02T10:47:39-05:00The Maniac Agenda Earn Billboard #5 Charting Position Production Credit on Asking Alexandria New Album "From Death To Destiny" The Maniac Agenda just earned a Huge production credit for "Sound Design & Editing" for UK Metalcore superstars Asking Alexandria. We collaborated with <strong>Logan Mader (</strong> from <strong>Soulfly</strong> and former original guitar from <strong>Machinehead</strong>) on the song "Believe" on Asking Alexandria's new Album "From Death to Destiny" -<br><br><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>It landed Charting #1 Hard Rock - #1 Independent - & #5 Overall on the Billboards Charts! BIG UPS!!!!</strong></span><br><br>Listen to the song here:<a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45KvlfYc6q4" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45KvlfYc6q4</a>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/8360962013-05-28T23:20:00-04:002022-05-29T04:14:44-04:00Exclusive! 5 Days Only! 500 MB Production Pack + Daenine & Melissa Pixel's EP "Where You Belong" <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/2ae15831ad2cf268caab8f6bd6be87c5217a89bb/original/ART.jpg?1369759344" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="639" width="647" /><br><iframe width="100%" scrolling="no" height="166" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F94312526&show_artwork=true"></iframe> <br>
"6 DAYS ONLY" Edition "Where You Belong EP" Production Pack<br>
by Daenine, Melissa Pixel & The Maniac Agenda<br><br>
Here is what is in it:<br><br>
Royalty FREE Acapellas by Melissa Pixel including "Where You Belong" acapella<br>
Other Royalty free Acapellas<br>
20 NI Massive presets (Basses & Leads) by Daenine (NOTE: you must have at least version 1.3.0)<br>
TRAP Pack Vol. 3 with Exclusive Custom 808s going through guitar pedals<br>
Jungle Chopped Breaks<br>
Dubbed out Breaks<br>
Guitars - Clean Guitars, Heavy Guitars, & a lead by Len Rizzo of The Maniac Agenda<br>
Killah Kicks<br>
Snares that POP<br>
Drop Acapellas<br>
Reeses, Bass, & Growls<br>
Maniac Agenda Synth Attack samples & midis<br><br>
Preview some of the Sounds in this pack here:<br><br><iframe width="100%" scrolling="no" height="166" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F94356949&show_artwork=true"></iframe><br><br>
6 Days only! Get this Limited Edition Production Pack for EDM Producers = Details Below by<br><br>
All in 16 or 24 bit High Quality Wav<br><br>
This limit edition production pack is available for 6 days ONLY exclusively for supporting our friends Daenine & Melissa Pixel's "Where You Belong EP" on beatport.<br><br>
To get this production pack now:<br><br>
1. Go to http://www.beatport.com/release/where-you-belong/1094235 and purchase “Where You Belong” EP Exclusively on beatport for $4.98<br>
2. Take a screen shot of your receipt by clicking the (Printscreen button on your keyboard or For Mac cmd + shift + 4 and pasting it into Paint)<br>
3. Email us the picture: whereyoubelongpromo@gmail.com<br>
4. After confirmation we will email you the link for this limited edition production pack<br><br>
Thanks for your support!<br><br>
If you have any questions,comments, technically issues, feel free to message us on our contact page for customer service.<br><br>
Follow this Link for the regular free production Content - http://www.maniacmusic.net/korn<br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
The Maniac Agenda {X_^}<br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/5855442013-04-22T16:40:00-04:002017-01-13T08:54:07-05:00The Maniac Agenda: You Know their Music, meet the Maniacs<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/b935413f064c568161999cca87c1e1187d68eea3/original/Screen-Shot-2013-04-22-at-5.34.34-PM.png?1366688900" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="460" width="595" /><br><br><br>
Chances are you’ve felt it in your hands. Rage, tension and ultimately triumph as you race and fight your way to victory in the uber-acclaimed video game series Metal Gear. But did you know that The Maniac Agenda produced the music coursing through your veins during the Metal Gear Rising? In a few short weeks there will be a electronic rock revolution as The Maniac Agenda’s newest album is released later this spring.<br><br>
Whether it’s as the music producers of the aforementioned Metal Gear Rising or last year winning the the Halo International Grand Prize, or even just from any number of the music they’ve mixed or collaborated on in the past years, you know The Maniacs work. But do you know the Maniacs?<br><br>
Much like the music they create, there is just as much danger in their lives. Why do they put themselves through it? Easy. Because they love it. And if their music helps their listeners get through battles as well — well, that’s the whole point, right?<br><br>
The Maniacs Dennis, Antonio and Rizzo are headquartered on the East Coast in the most dangerous city in the country. Their studio space is covered in everything from Assassins Creed 2 to Queen of the Damned. Inspiration surrounds them as they write, mix, and produce futuristic beats for their next album.<br><br>
With over a dozen awards from all around the world and collaborators lining up to share some rock-loving, The Maniac Agenda is confident in their voice which just leads them further into temptation. Looking for new ways to bend sounds, lyrics and the messages they want to share. It all begins with three guys lucky enough to make the music they want to do, with a growing fanbase who can’t wait to hear their next work. But don’t think they take their good fortune for granted. Everyday they work harder, fueled by the passion in their art and the hope to blow away their listeners.<br><br>
Stay turned over the next few days as The Maniacs are revealed.<br><br>
To learn more now and get a headstart, like them on <a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/themaniacagenda">Facebook</a>, Follow them on <a target="_new" href="http://www.twitter.com/themaniacagenda">Twitter</a> and Share them on <a target="_new" href="http://pinterest.com/themaniacagenda/">Pinterest.</a><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445182013-02-13T21:40:00-05:002021-09-18T05:55:16-04:00The Maniac Agenda announced As Producers for Metal Gear Rising - Heavy Bass Dubstep & MetalThe Secret is out!<br><br>
I'm very excited to announce that The Maniac Agenda were music producers for the official score of the new Metal Gear Rising Revengeance. We really out did ourselves on this one and can't wait for you guy to hear it. We had the pleasure of working with some of the industries best on this project. Raiden is back in what looks to be one of the most anticipated games to kick off 2013.<br><br>
Read the official announcement on Platinum Games Website:<br><a target="_new" href="http://platinumgames.com/2013/02/14/geared-up-for-metal-and-some-dubstep/">http://platinumgames.com/2013/02/14/geared-up-for-metal-and-some-dubstep/</a><br><br>
Here is a preview of one of the tracks w ith gameplay:<br><br><br><iframe width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6JI5zqcOTX0"></iframe><br><br><br>
Tagged: Atsushi Inaba, For Those About To Rock, Jamie Christopherson, Kenji Saito, Kojima Productions, Logan Mader, Metal, Metal Gear Rising, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Naoto Tanaka, PGTV, Playstation 3, PS3, We Salute You, Xbox 360, dubstep, Raiden, The Maniac Agenda, Platinum Games, Geared Up For Metal (And some dubstep), Ign, Gamestop Machinma <br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445252013-01-14T03:35:00-05:002017-01-13T08:54:05-05:00Our Official Maniac Agenda Youtube Channel Getting Ready To Launch!<br><img src="//dawncompk.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/youtube_logo_670.jpg?w=670&h=350" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="238" width="456" /><br><br>
Hey Maniacs {X_^}<br><br>
It has been over a little over a year since The Maniac Agenda kicked off, but I'm happy to annouce the first set of videos are currently in production for our Youtube Channnel. Here are some of the things you can expect to see on The Maniac Agenda Youtube channel in Full 1080 24P HD:<br><br>
* Production tutorials<br>
*Video Game Reviews<br>
*Behind the scene footage<br>
*Music Videos<br>
*Random Maniac craziness<br>
*Question & Answer Segments<br>
*MUSIc MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC<br>
*Interviews<br>
* and more...<br><br>
I know you guys been waiting, but let me tell you it will be well worth the wait.<br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445262012-12-21T02:12:33-05:002022-03-13T07:36:13-04:00Free Download - End of The World Cover Acapella By The Maniac Agenda<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/75e5b1c6153cfe95f991d0e9cc83446807dbe011/large/end-of-world.jpg?1376571808" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="458" width="600" /><br><br><br><br><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
In honor of the supposed "The End of World" 12/21/2012 we made a special recording for you for FREE download. It's an acapella cover of The chorus to the Famous R.E.M. song "End of the world" performed by The Maniac Agenda for you to use! Get it today only....or possibly ever for that matter.... {X_^}<br><br>
Download it here = <a href="/files/79538/END%20OF%20THE%20WORLD%20Cover%20by%20The%20Maniac%20Agenda%20Acapella%20-%20180%20bpm_%20Key%20C%20minor.rar" target="_new">END OF THE WORLD COVER (R.E.M.) Performed by The Maniac Agenda</a><br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445282012-12-08T07:10:00-05:002017-01-13T08:54:05-05:00The Maniac Agenda Win 1st Place in the Halo 4 Soundtrack Remix contest!<img src="//www.gamingdaz.com/wp-content/uploads/Halo-4-Remix-Contest-600x337.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br>
Thank you all for you support! Our Ecletic remix of Halo 4's Awakening Won top honors in their international remix compeition. Give a listen to the track below and try to guess what genre it is:<br><br><br><iframe width="100%" scrolling="no" height="166" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F65195647"></iframe> <br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445432012-11-08T01:20:00-05:002021-12-06T05:19:03-05:00If God Really Was a DJ.....The Last Rave Banner Pic!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/7d17d2d743500de2e67cdf8999afb112232b7737/original/EDM-last-supper.jpg?1376571808" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="387" width="720" /><br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445312012-09-08T23:18:30-04:002022-05-21T01:30:52-04:00Our Collaboration track with Daenine "Blades" Charts at #8 on Beatport!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/b34278034e216bc45ad37a708f7dfe6fecb71e0a/large/Blades-by-Daenine-Feat-The-Maniac-Agenda.jpg?1376571808" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br>
Thanks you guys for all the support "Blades" peaked at number #8 on Beatport's Dubstep Charts.<br><br>
The song "Blades" is a movtivating track about how to rise up even in times that make you feel down.<br>
Inspired by life....Listen to a clip below<br><br><br><br><iframe width="100%" scrolling="no" height="166" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F57269836&show_artwork=true"></iframe>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445272012-08-21T05:20:00-04:002017-02-01T14:38:02-05:00Clay is a MANIAC on that Drum kit!OMG Check this awesome "Drums" video out by Clay of iGetBlumpkins doing a killer drum cover of our Hollywood Undead Remix.<br><br>
He is a MANIAC on that kit!<br><br><iframe width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/698eruEV9xM" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> <br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445302012-07-15T17:46:02-04:002012-07-15T17:46:02-04:00Type1Radio Lounge with The Maniac AgendaWe discuss how we built a fanbase - Influences - what is in the future and showcase two songs "A Beautiful Struggle" & "Flooded" off our EP Through Fire & Flood plus random chat!<br><br>
Stream it or Download it here:<br>
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/type1radioashram/2012/07/14/type1radio-lounge-with-the-maniac-agenda<br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445402012-07-03T01:25:00-04:002017-01-13T08:54:06-05:00How to Network Your Way to Music Sucess Part 4: Maintaining and Using your Network<br><img src="//tightmixblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/networking-facepile.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br>
Welcome back maniac!<br><br>
This is our final installment of "How to Network for Music Success" <br><br>
This free downloadable E-book talks about how to make the most out of your growing social network.<br><br>
Here you go: <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/h8xi1idaa9egkv0/Networking%20Part%204.pdf" target="_new">https://www.dropbox.com/s/h8xi1idaa9egkv0/Networking%20Part%204.pdf</a><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445292012-06-25T14:35:00-04:002017-01-13T08:54:05-05:00How to Network Your Way To Music Success: Part 3 Context & Social Value<img src="//tightmixblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/networking-facepile.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br>
Welcome Back Manaics for the 3rd part in this series!<br><br>
Whats up Rocksteppers! It is Monday which means it is time for another post! In this chapter you will learn about Context & Social Value to get the most bang for your efforts when networking plus some other tips - Enjoy!<br><br><br>
Download this PDF E-book here: <a target="_new" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/9998y039z1mnvke/Networking%20part%203.pdf">https://www.dropbox.com/s/9998y039z1mnvke/Networking%20part%203.pdf</a><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445232012-05-07T18:25:00-04:002017-01-13T08:54:04-05:00How to Network for Music Success PART 2: Finding people to Help Your CareerDear Maniacs,<br><br>
It is Monday which means it is time for another post! This is "How to Network for Music Success" PART 2: Finding people to Help your career. You can't do it alone this article shows you what jobs you need filled and where to find these people plus a nice tip on how to get festival gigs from going to concerts<br><br>
Click here to download the E-Book article - <a href="http://djsat.bandzoogle.com/go/music-album-download?id=57332" target="_new">djsat.bandzoogle.com/go/music-album-download</a><br><br><img src="//tightmixblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/networking-facepile.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445442012-04-30T16:50:00-04:002017-01-13T08:54:06-05:00How to Network Your Way To Music Success PART 1 - Social Objects<b>“Did you know you are on average only Six degrees of separation from any person on the Planet?”</b><br><br>
Hello Maniacs,<br><br>
Welcome to the Maniacmusic.net Blog – The Raw uncut no holds bars realest guide to making a career out of music. Every Monday, I touch on the topics you want to learn about based off real life experiences, successes, failures, and even call in special guest professionals to tell it how it is. <br><br>
This weeks Blog is the 1st post of a four part series on the mysterious dark art of NETWORKING. Everyone does it just some don’t understand they are or how to make the most of it. <br><br>
What I’m going to tell you will surprise many of you.<br><br>
In this Full article you will learn how to: <br>
1. Use the power of SOCIAL OBJECTS<br>
2. Find people that can help your career<br>
3. Build Your Social Value and use it as a tool<br>
4. Increase your social network<br>
5. Maintain and use it<br><br>
This is part 1 and covers how to Use the power of SOCIAL OBJECTS <br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.maniacmusic.net/go/music-album-download?id=74123">Download the article by clicking HERE or the picture</a><br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.maniacmusic.net/go/music-album-download?id=74123"><img src="//tightmixblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/networking-facepile.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a><br><br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445392012-04-19T07:30:00-04:002017-01-13T08:54:06-05:00How to Develop a Awesome Mix Demo To Get HUGE GigsHello Again Maniacs,<br><br>
Antonio "SAT" from The Maniac Agenda here. In this post I wanted to share some useful inside info to keep in mind when developing your mix demos to get yourself booked on huge gigs. In addition, provide an example of the mix I used to get booked to open for Rusko next month and tell my hypotheses on why it worked.<br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How To Develop a Mix Demo To Get You HUGE Gigs</b></span><br>
by SAT of The Maniac Agenda<br><u><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br>
NOTE Remember The Article is in the PDF file in the Zip</span></b></u><br><br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.maniacmusic.net/go/music-album-download?id=91685">Click Here or The Picture to Download Article<br><br><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/_gevIux0Z8sI/SdEllKlccaI/AAAAAAAABMg/ttcPoPK9glc/s400/TiestoSmall.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /></a><br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445352012-04-14T15:16:47-04:002017-02-01T14:38:04-05:00The Manaic Agenda's Side Project Releases genre twisting new single "Ghost"Do want some INSPIRATION? <br><br>
While you are waiting for our BIG announcement!<br>
The Maniac agenda's side project Sacred 7 just released its New genre twisting track<br><br>
Get some inspiration from a "Ghost!"<br><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F42953714&show_artwork=true"></iframe>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445362012-01-26T00:55:00-05:002017-01-13T08:54:06-05:00"Justin Bieber to Release New Dubstep Album in 2012" - RollingStone Mag - Now 2012 could be the end?<span style="font-size: larger;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/fa8d60115256cda2429106673ae39b21066ce8c8/large/PABS3.jpg?1376571808" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="587" width="600" /><br><br><br><br>
" Justin Bieber seems is working on a new album, which is believed to be heavy on dubstep. The ‘Baby’ and ’Never Say Never’ singer has been working on a new album, tentatively titled Believe, which is slated to release sometime in early 2012.<br><br>
In an interview with USA Today, the 17-year-old Canadian pop star said, “I’m about halfway through. What’s big right now are beats that are in the clubs, like dubstep. So I want to mess with that stuff, but also stay me.” - Quoted from </span><a href="http://rollingstoneindia.com/news-updates/justin-beiber-to-release-dubstep-album/" target="_new"><span style="font-size: larger;">http://rollingstoneindia.com/news-updates/justin-beiber-to-release-dubstep-album/<br></span></a><span style="font-size: larger;"><br>
You think this is what the Mayans warned us about? To defend this, </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/themaniacagenda" target="_new"><span style="font-size: larger;">The Maniac Agenda</span></a><span style="font-size: larger;"> are launching the Producers Against Bieber Step (P.A.B.S.) campiagn today and have already gained the support of Mega Man and Chuck Norris, but are calling on YOU!!!</span><br><br><img src="//blog.foodfacts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/chuck-norris.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 228px; height: 283px;" /><img src="//newspaper.li/static/520f3941382d6052b39ce70bfa000b94.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 204px; height: 264px;" /><br><br>
Chuck Norris Megaman<br><br><span style="font-size: larger;">To Help defend against the end of the world please support the cause by doing One or more of the following:<br><br>
1. Download our Free Remix EP - </span><a href="http://www.maniacmusic.net/go/music-album-download?id=20383" target="_new"><span style="font-size: larger;">http://www.maniacmusic.net/go/music-album-download?id=20383</span></a><span style="font-size: larger;"><br><br>
2. Right click and saved THE PICTURE AT TOP OF THIS POST and make Your Default facebook picture.<br><br>
3. Tell a Friend by <a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/ajax/sharer/?s=2&appid=2305272732&p%5B0%5D=223540947686837&p%5B1%5D=974927">clicking here</a><br><br>
5. Make some awesome music yourself to help restore balance by submitting tracks for our P.A.B.S. Compilation and emailing them to remix@maniacmusic.net<br>
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6. These can help: <a href="http://www.maniacmusic.net/korn" target="_new">http://www.maniacmusic.net/korn</a><br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
The Maniac Street Team</span><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445452012-01-21T13:04:23-05:002017-02-01T14:38:07-05:00Maniacal Memories + More shows.....<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jxl6p-rX3ts" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>
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Remember this? Blast from the past! Our first show at Camp 8! Figured We bring back some MANIACAL memories as we prepare for our Show Schedule being released soon! What cities should The Maniac Agenda tour in this season? Tell us on our Facebook page wall at http://www.maniacmusic.net</div>
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</div>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445412012-01-14T09:12:48-05:002017-01-13T08:54:06-05:00The Maniac Agenda Pre-Release New song in support of their Korn Remix<img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1e/Korn_Narcissistic_Cannibal_2.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
You heard right only 2 days left to listen and vote for our Korn Remix of their new single Narcissistic Cannibal. In exchange for supporting us with a vote, we will be giving you a link to a pre-release of our original "Dissolve" and a production pack as a Thank you! Get to voting at:<br><br><a href="http://tinyurl.com/Vote4Maniacs%20" target="_new">http://tinyurl.com/Vote4Maniacs </a><br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
The Maniac Agenda<br><br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445372011-12-31T12:05:00-05:002017-02-01T14:38:05-05:00Have a Happy NEW YEAR from The Maniac Agenda!<span style="font-size: larger;">Dear Maniac,</span><br><br><span style="font-size: larger;">Happy New Years and Holidays! We plan on making 2012 an EPIC year for The Maniac Agenda,maniamusic.net, and of course most importantly YOU.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: larger;">We have many awesome things coming in the near year including new rockstep music and production tools for you plus we can't wait to go through your remixes of Dissolve and select those tracks to be signed and released with us. We will save the details for you later cause right now lets enjoy what is left of 2011 and get shitty with some maniacs!<br><br>
Here is our present to guys for making this an awesome year for us - </span><a target="_new" href="http://www.sendspace.com/file/08g1bz"><span style="font-size: larger;">The Maniac Agenda's Production Pack Vol. 1</span></a><br><br><span style="font-size: larger;">Plus here is a perview of our music video for our first song release "Dissolve"</span><br><iframe width="420" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QFrtxXV5Xho"></iframe> <br><br><br><br><br><br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445462011-12-14T03:50:00-05:002022-05-29T08:54:03-04:00Tis The Season for GIVING!<br>
Antonio "SAT" here and I'm finally back! I was off on a production tour & guess what?! Our convo we had on facebook inspired one of my new remixes. We talked about Hip Hop and Jedimind Tricks so I got back into my hiphop mode producing a remix inspire by you guys for MC Radio Active formly of Michael Franti's Spearhead. Thanks Maniacs! Check it out Here: <br><iframe width="100%" scrolling="no" height="166" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F29653693&show_artwork=true" class="html5player"></iframe> <br><br><br><br>
It must be the season for giving because we just launched two cool contests to give you some maniacal cheer this year.<br><br>
This week we are holding The Maniac Agenda's "Maniacal Pet" Contest on our facebook page. All you have to do is just post the name of your pet with a picture on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/themaniacagenda" target="_new">The Maniac Agenda Face Book Wall</a>. Send your friends to Like/comment your picture on our wall. The Top 5 with the most "likes" will move on to the final round.<br><br>
The winner will receive - The brand new beatport charting Album "Broken Angels" by our friend Syrebral plus a MANIACAL package sent to your house filled with goodies you and your pet will love. Entries plus Likes and comments must be in by WED DEC 21st (A week from today)...<br><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheManiacAgenda?sk=app_188728067831476" target="_new"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/20344d1db5263f22c5aa15ed032b0c2425c6ae19/original/fanzy2.JPG?1376571808" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="76" width="281" /></a><br>
We just teamed up with Fanzy to bring you an on going monthly Contest to reward our BIGGEST supporters. Very simple - Spread the word about The Maniac Agenda to your friends on your facebook/Twitter and win points to earn badges that unlock rewards from The Maniac Agenda and Fanzy sponsors like Free Website design, mp3s, Blog features, and more.<br><br>
Check the list of prizes and get involved to be crowned MANIAC of THE MONTH with all its glory and benfits! Plus we are taking more ideas for prizes please share here! Shout out to Sven-sama Wütherich from Germany who is currently in the lead... <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheManiacAgenda?sk=app_188728067831476" target="_new">Join the FANZY Contest HERE</a><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/28952d099913449265b65c14dab54c0b288c3073/original/jelli.JPG?1376571808" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="60" width="121" /><br><br>
Finally, I'm happy to announce we were top of the Charts on Jelli Radio's Orange & Red stations beating out The Gorillaz and Counting Crows (see here) and are now being considered for cross-over into other stations, but need your help. It is simple and only takes a few seconds.<br><br>
1. Go to the request page by clicking <a href="http://jelli.uservoice.com/forums/44263-rock-jelli-catalog-requests/suggestions/2407514-dissolve-by-the-maniac-agenda?ref=title" target="_new">HERE </a><br>
2. Click Vote<br>
3. Log-in with facebook or just type any random email<br>
4. Leave a CRAZY AWESOME COMMENT :-)<br>
5. <u><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Bonus: </span></b></u>Anyone who Votes & leaves a comment using their facebook as a log-in this week will receive an exclusive NI Massive Preset created by The Manaic Agenda in their facebook inbox<br><br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
SAT of The Maniac Agenda<br>
http://www.maniacmusic.net<br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445422011-11-17T16:20:00-05:002017-01-13T08:54:06-05:00Maniac Agenda LIVE in Philly on Black Friday with Phantasmagoria Circus & DJ HA Plus Massive Presets<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/654aec88fc1174295b9d5d1e8e73041fbb3cbef1/large/flyer2.JPG?1376571808" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="422" width="600" /><br><span style="font-size: larger;">Dear Philadelphia Area Maniacs! <br><br>
Welcome to a place where Fire Breathers, Sword Swallowers, Arial Silk Dancers, Burlesque Clowns, BASS, & Maniacs all gather.<br><br>
For those who strive for something different! We are proud to announce our next show is BLACK FRIDAY (The day after Thanksgiving) - November 25th Featuring the Rock/Dubstep revolutionaries The Maniac Agenda with the CIRCUS Side Show Phantasmagoria and Dubstep/Jungle DJ HA to bring you a Heavy Event for freaks of all ages.<br><br>
Date: 11/25/2011<br><br>
Location: Ruba Club (upstairs in the BIG room)<br><br>
414 GREEN STREET, NORTHERN LIBERTIES, PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA<br>
215.627.9831 : www.RUBAClub-live.com<br><br>
Time: 9pm-1am<br><br>
Cover: $10<br><br>
All Ages to Get Busy<br>
21+ to Get Dizzy<br><br>
See Event page for more details on how to have your face melted - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/240693012657688/" target="_new">http://www.facebook.com/events/240693012657688/</a></span><br><br><br><br><img src="//cachepe.zzounds.com/media/fit,400by400/quality,85/Massive_Main-058a0a1894ac4391076b9b649d315ace.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><a target="_new" href="/files/51524/The%20Maniac%20Agenda%20Wobbles%20Part%202.rar"><span style="font-size: x-large;">DOWNLOAD NEW MASSIVE Presets Here </span></a><br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445382011-10-17T17:45:00-04:002021-09-14T07:39:08-04:00Reflections of a Maniac - Vol. 1<p><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/60ea6e7415696fdc956acca8b4a408e3504ab78b/medium/Len-guit-1.jpg?1376571808" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="444" width="300" /><br><br>
Welcome to the first of some blogs that I'll be writing here and there to stay more connected to you guys. <br><br><b>Living in a bubble.</b> <br><br>
We like to say that we're in some kind of "bubble" right now, somehow attached to yet seperated to the outside world all at the same time. Creativity has come from the damndest places. But I'm getting ahead of myself so let's go back a bit............<br><br>
Around March of 2011 I started writing and recording with Antonio and Dennis. The word unreal comes to mind for several reasons. At that time, I was just opening up with my voice to where I was starting to sound the way I wanted to sound, but had little control over it. We started with a song we called "crying", it had a catchy hook but more so it had heavy guitars with bass wobbles and a particular style that I think we all realized was "our style". The more songs that went on, this proved true. To us, it seemed like a great combination to mix the coolest stuff in Dubstep/D&B & Metal together and really stir shit up. Nothin' like a nice guitar solo over a big ass wobble I always say, haha.<br><br>
We started to incorporate this heavily when we did our InnerPartySystem "Not getting Any Better" remix. It's been dubbed RockStep, dubMetal, 666Step, and some other crazy names. Good stuff. Crowley would be proud, haha. But anyway, things really started to take form at that point due to the magic of earning a major label release in Europe and The US!!! It was time to play a hand and take a gamble...time to make an EP and really see what we can do as not just a production team, but also a band.<br><br>
A few solid months passed where the song "A Beautiful Struggle" was absorbing us like a sick fascination. We wanted to finish it so badly but "things" just kept stopping it from happening. Let's just say the elements have tested us both phsyically and mentally on that one. We tried about ten different ideas for the hook and what not and were never satisfied....we decided to take a break and back off from the song before it destroyed one of us or self destructed like a note from Chief Quimby in Inspector Gadget. <br><br>
At this time, the song "Dissolve" was created and recorded...good times. Once that got under way and we worked on another remix or two and then it was time to re-approach "The Struggle" one more time and see what we could come up with. After this happened another time over or so, it finally came to be what you may have heard in the "demo" version. We decided to put that demo version out on SoundCloud for a week or two to see what kind of response it got, then when all was finally flowing.....BAM!!!!!! All of the files to the song were deleted and gone due to a external hard drive that decided to fail before we could get the track tightened up, mixed and mastered. We were devastated for a minute or three, trust me. So what was thought of as a possible first single and a must on the first EP was decided to come out at a later date when we can get all that worked out. I guess thats what happens when you obsess too hard on one particualr thing...it explodes in your face. This part is to be continued at a later time when the story unfolds itself to us.<br><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F24080463">
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Lets catch up to now.....things are wrapping up nicely on the EP. A lot of sacrifice, devotion and love went into this stuff....as well as some solfeggio tuning forks ;)<br><br>
On a very recent note, we entered a guitar solo from me using some sweet "Rage against The Machine" style pitch shifting and got to use a Beer bottle for the grand ending for the Bayside Indaba contest. check it out here and vote:<br><br><a href="http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/78685" target="_new">http://www.indabamusic.com/submissions/show/78685</a><br><br>
We are getting ready to release a music video for the song Dissolve very soon to kick off everything, then it should be time for the Flood. The next move after that is a suprise still, but depending on when you read this it may be in the past already. wait a minute, strike that...reverse it...thanks. More of the story to come soon, but until next time...................these are the reflections of a maniac - Leonardo "the light-bearer" Rizzo</p>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445342011-07-24T04:50:00-04:002017-02-01T14:38:04-05:00Innerpartysystem + The Manaic Agenda Dirty Dubstep REMIX - FREE NI Massive Presets<object width="425" height="349"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/kEwkx3yx-gY?version=3&hl=en_US">
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It's hard to get a hold of really AWESOME Dubstep presets for Massive from award winning producers. SOOOO..... The Maniac Agenda wanted to help out by giving you for FREE our patches we used in the Official Remix of Innerpartysystem's "It's Not Getting Any Better" coming out on Red Bull Records. It Doesn't Get Any Better then this! :)<br><br><a href="http://tinyurl.com/3u9h4qx" target="_new">Click Here to Get Patches</a><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445332011-07-19T02:10:00-04:002017-02-01T14:38:03-05:00The Launch of The New ManiacMusic.net - The Maniac Agenda - Red Bull Records!<img src="//weinterviewartists.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/50356_109441115750149_55573_n.jpg?w=200&h=173" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/843db01afb47d00dc1a364e01243c5aa10eea3ac/large/logo.png?1376571808" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 275px; height: 177px;" /><br><br><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
Today is the Day! I'm sorry to say all good things must come to a indefinate hiatus including The Maniac All-stars, but I'm happy to announce The new project is here! <br><object height="81" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F16792683">
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Welcome the DUBSTEP infused Rock Band - "<u><b>The Maniac Agenda</b></u>!" <br><br>
"Two brothers, an alien biscuit mascot, and a sound healer dropped everything and moved<br>
together to Camden, New Jersey. The chemical factory across the street explodes into a<br>
seven alarm fire releasing mysterious chemical trails in the air while recording their new<br>
EP. Their lives haven’t been the same since and neither may yours…"<br><br>
The Maniac Agenda is the mutation of the multi-award winning producers (formally of<br>
the Maniac All-Stars) into their own electronic rock project. Antonio “S.A.T” Gonzalez, <br>
Dennis “RA” Gonzalez, and Leonardo“LCR” Rizzo helm both song writing and <br>
production duties while recruiting an eclectic blend of collaborators from all walks of life. <br>
World music jam band Telepath and Questlove from The Roots have already made contributions. <br><br>
The Maniac Agenda's debut remix, Not Getting Any Better by Innerpartysystem, will be released on <br>
Red Bull Records to kick off the start of the new project. Listen to the track here<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/04a0c291dd0e6f7975e2726e46356724dace89ff/large/The-Maniac-Agenda.png?1376571807" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 477px; height: 258px;" /><br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
Maniacmusic.net<br><br><br><br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445322011-07-13T01:00:00-04:002021-11-16T06:01:50-05:00The Maniac of The Week!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/786fc2f311235d88eb9c599921ce1e7e4e840fb9/large/277636_228094533891300_100000722655232_756380_6613348_o.jpg?1376571807" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 285px; height: 355px;" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/3b3b7c2995837e4c1430ada6f839b20aa060de47/original/250173_173712319353352_100001437567884_445789_3385510_n.jpg?1376571807" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 289px; height: 267px;" /><br><br><span style="font-size: larger;">Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
The Maniac of the week goes out to Melissa from P.A.! She is bartender and can make a mean mixed drink. She even invited her own and called it "Green Giant" She gave herself a REAL tattoo of our alien mascot Ralph Bunscuit! That is straight up harcore, maniacal, and we love it! FREE Maniac music for life I believe is in hand for being the first. Hooray! <br><br>
If you would like to be considered for Maniac of The week in the future please email us a photo and tell us "What makes you a Maniac" to djsat@maniacmusic.net<br></span><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445242011-03-01T11:39:49-05:002022-03-12T04:53:53-05:00Maniac All-Stars' Producers Ink Publishing Deal with 5th Largest Record Label Concord Music Group<img src="//indieuniverse.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/concord-music-logo2.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
We are VERY proud to announce that The Maniac All-Stars just landed a single publishing deal with the 5th largest record label with their collaberation song "It's For The Love of The Game." This song featuring collaberation with Exponent Entertainment's Rich Quick (& special guest vocals from Shannon Humphrey) and was winner of Indaba music/Banshee FootBall Theme contest. "We are pleased to have made this deal with Concord" said Antonio "SAT" Gonzalez of The Maniac All-Stars "It is not every day someone is publshing mates with the legends such as Paul McMcarney" <br><br>
Concord Music Group is a record company formed in 2004 by the merger of Concord Records and Fantasy Records. On March 12, 2007, Concord Music Group and Starbucks jointly founded the Hear Music label, which has released albums by artists that include Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, John Mellencamp and more. In April 2010 it was announced McCartney has transferred distribution rights to his post-Beatles output to Concord from EMI.<br><br>
Distribution is mainly handled by Universal Music Group. In smaller markets, such as those in Africa and Eastern Europe, local independent labels that represent Universal license the catalogue.[5] Since 2010, Concord Music Group is divided into 3 umbrellas: Concord Records Group, Fantasy Records Group & Terlac Records Group. It is now the 5th largest record groups in the world.<br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445222011-01-31T09:57:02-05:002017-01-13T08:54:04-05:00The Maniac All-Stars "MANIAC" of The Week!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/07b5978a33db2691e03ae934baf0267ca1fc5437/large/melissa.jpg?1376571807" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="450" width="600" /><br><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
Our maniac of the week is Melissa. She is a former professional video gamer player (HOT!), singer/song writer, and currently going to school for Music Business Entertainment. She is def a maniac and plans to leave her mark in the music industry. Thanks for spreading the The Maniac All-Stars love Melissa!<br><br>
If you would like to be considered for Maniac of The week in the future please email us a photo and tell us "What makes you a Maniac" to djsat@maniacmusic.net<br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445092011-01-13T16:05:00-05:002017-02-01T14:37:57-05:00Backstage Music Video Shoot - Rocking in Baltimore Saturday!<img src="//sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs746.ash1/163883_631960943356_31506342_35452259_1947775_n.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
We are rocking Sonar Night Club in baltimore this Saturday - we are doing a early set so get there early to aviod the crowd and save money. This is going to be another mind expanding event perfect for a great time, finding love, new music, new friends, and you can be yourself. This is a all ages show! Info in flyer above - See you there!<br><br><iframe height="225" frameborder="0" width="400" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/18754222"></iframe>
<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/18754222">Jahn Q Publaq Access Granted! GO HARD! video shoot</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1534893">Artist Warehouse</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
This is a sneak behind the scenes peak of Jahn Q's "Go Hard" music video. This track was produced by Maniac All-Stars brothers SAT & DMF. They even make a cameo in the music video playing many different characters - From Tree Thuggers to Band Members to Bboys - This video is sure to express the making of GO HARD! <br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445202011-01-05T14:55:00-05:002020-06-15T20:04:43-04:00The M.A.S. Featured Maniac of The Week - Music Video Cameo? - & Wreckradio Band of 2010<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/c70b8f27660967b04ce8dbaac878fae2a5965e42/original/maniac-of-the-week.jpg?1376571807" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="484" width="364" /><br><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
Our maniac of the week is Amber aka FIXT Girl aka SWD. She is a photographer and photo editing maniac. Her work can be seen over at Celldweller's Fixt store showcasing FIXT merchandise. We are proud to announce Amber will be doing the next photo shoot for The Maniac All-Stars. We look forward to it! You can learn more about Amber and her photography at:<br><a href="http://%20http://www.swdphotographics.com" target="_new"><br>
http://www.swdphotographics.com</a><br><br>
If you would like to be considered for Maniac of The week in the future please email us a photo and tell us "What makes you a Maniac" to <a href="mailto:djsat@maniacmusic.net">djsat@maniacmusic.net</a><br><br><br><br><br><img src="//bandcamp.com/files/19/23/192369733-1.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br>
In other news, The Maniac All-Stars have just been recruited to feature as the backing band in a music video for Prydelands/MyGrain recording artist Jahn Q Publaq. The video is of his new single "Go Hard" produced by SAT & DMF of The Maniac All-Stars. You can hear the track here <a href="http://jahnqp.bandcamp.com/" target="_new">http://jahnqp.bandcamp.com/</a> and download it on Itunes.<br><br><br>
Finally, Thank everyone who voted The Maniac All-Stars as "Wrecked Radio Band of 2010" at the 2010 Wrecked Awards. Wreckedradio.net is a music news, pop culture, and comedy channel on Youtube with over 10,000 subscribers. You can watch the awards show and see our announcemnt speech below:<br><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/LEv3osdwSrQ?fs=1&hl=en_US">
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We are happy to announce The Maniac All-Stars were just nominated "Best New Wrecked Artist/Band"<br>
on the music, news, and pop culture internet show Wrecked Radio. <br><br>
It is hosted by the beautiful, entertaining, and charming Jesspaul - you don't want to miss her - <br>
She is defininately a Maniac! We currently are in 1st place, but fighting for it and need your help! - <br>
Now Join us in our quest by going to:<br><br></span><span style="font-size: larger;"><a href="http://wreckedradio.net/votewrecked2010" target="_new"><span style="font-size: small;">http://wreckedradio.net/votewrecked2010</span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> <br><br>
and VOTE for us!<br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
The Maniac All-Stars </span><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445192010-11-25T03:23:27-05:002017-01-13T08:54:04-05:00Happy Thanksgiving Maniacs! We have a special treat for you!<img src="//www.igourmet.com/images/topics/turkey1.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
We wanted to thank for you an awesome year so far with all the events you rocked with us and being patience for our album. To show our thanks we are releasing one of the most rare tracks ever today for FREE. This track is the first collaboration my brother and I did 3 years ago to the date and hence starting the production what isnow The Maniac All-Stars. There is a funny story in the album notes that goes a long with this track so read on and enjoy your food!<br><br>
Download the Track here: <a href="http://www.maniacmusic.net/go/music-album-download?id=52533" target="_new">http://www.maniacmusic.net/go/music-album-download?id=52533<br></a><br>
Sincerely,<br>
The Maniac All-Stars<br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445042010-11-05T04:08:04-04:002017-01-13T08:54:02-05:00Maniac All-Stars Join Franti and Friends for Micheal Franti & Spearhead After-Parties & DJ Set Tour!<img src="//sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v290/202/108/10364496359/n10364496359_989213_8413.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 244px; height: 183px;" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/3010b2165d9e801285e063435b17c537803d19c6/large/Thebrothers.jpg?1376571806" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 244px; height: 183px;" /><img src="//sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs358.ash2/63840_131578233555983_131578166889323_151168_806829_n.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 311px; height: 182px;" /><br><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
Thanks for all of those that came out to our Dubjunkies performance, but it is just the begining! DJ S.A.T. of The Maniac All-Stars have joined forces with The Cappy Franti duo for a new set of show dates in the North East!<br><br>
11/05/2010 - The Speakeasy @ Local 121<br>
121 Washington St., Providence, RI, 02903<br>
(401) 274-2121 <br>
Spearhead After-Party until 2AM with The Cappy Franti Duo and DJ SAT from The Maniac All-Stars<br><br>
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11/06/2010 - 55 Market Street<br>
Portland, ME 04101-5019<br>
(207) 775-2266 - <br>
Spearhead After-Party until 2AM with The Cappy Franti Duo and DJ SAT from The Maniac All-Stars<br><br><br>
11/06/2010 - GOBBLE WOBBLE Featuring DJ DMF of The Maniac All-Stars<br>
549 North 12th Street, <br>
Philadelphia, PA <br>
(215) 765-8515<br>
9pm-2AM<br><br>
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11/08/2010 - Maniacs Take Over Baltimore<br>
The Red Maple<br>
930 N Charles St, <br>
Baltimore, MD <br>
(410) 547-0149<br>
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Stay Tuned for more Show Dates to be Added!!!<br><br><br><br><br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445172010-10-12T10:35:00-04:002017-01-13T08:54:04-05:00The Samhain Ball Halloween Bash in Baltimore Featuring The Maniac All-Stars!<img src="//sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs713.snc4/63344_1616931184377_1269277837_1688538_5622322_n.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
The Maniac All-Stars are hitting the road to headline a AWESOME event in Baltimore. Please join us for this musical and hauntingly artistic showcase to celebrate Samhain featuring four rooms of music, art, and performance. This is a costumed event so come dressed in your wildest creation, or just come as you are and Celebrate Halloween!! <br><br>
Date: <b>Sunday, October 31 at 9:00pm - November 1 at 4:00am</b><br><br>
Location: <b>128 North Avenue, Baltimore MD is Located Directly Across the street from Joe Squared, and Right next to the Load of Fun. On the Corner of Howard St, and North Ave.<br><br><br><br><br></b>Price: <b>$5 Donation Requested<br></b><br>
Area 1:<br>
9-10PM: VIB<br>
10-11PM: NEGRO CHILDE<br>
11-12AM: HYPNOTIC BUDDHA<br>
12-1AM: CAPPY FRANTI DUO~featuring Loud And Concious & Michael<br>
Franti's son (of Spearhead) (NY)<br><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1-2AM: MANIAC ALLSTARS (Philly Awesomeness)</span></b><br>
2-3AM: ALVIN RISK (DC)<br>
3-4AM: LEGION LOST<br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=31506342#!/event.php?eid=106923482703270"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/a89bcbd1a7c3c945de94c92af021b0f6e841bab6/original/facebook.jpg?1376571806" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="30" width="104" /></a><br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/events/create.php?eid=106923482703270"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/4bdd59dabe35e739b422337c9c17769d70127371/original/Invite-Guestfacebook.jpg?1376571806" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="22" width="156" /></a><br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445162010-09-17T08:25:00-04:002017-01-13T08:54:03-05:00Lets Get it in Like a MANIAC!!!!! October Events!<br><img src="//genikwawilliams.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/breast-cancer-ribbonjpg.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="195" width="260" /><img src="//teesbox.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/cleavage.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 239px; height: 193px;" /><br><br>
Sunday Oct. 3 - The Save the Breasts Festival - Breast Cancer Benefit Sunday, October 3, 12:00pm - ALL AGES -<br>
Wellwood Park (Maple & Browning) Merchantville NJ - The Maniac All-Stars DJing in-between bands set plus a LIVE set from them!<br><br><br><img src="//sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs237.snc1/8421_101611213191519_100000279227862_45040_5873131_n.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 422px; height: 248px;" /><br>
Mode Monday Featuring The Maniac All-Stars - Monday Oct. 4 - The Raven Lounge - 21+ only - 9pm-2am - <br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/c697fcd43a1763c24d36d04209606f3474900926/original/hotchickflyer.jpg?1376571806" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="333" width="500" /><br>
DubJunkies Sunday Oct. 8th - Sticky Data and Decapitated Records bring you another monthly party coming to the Ruba Club. (Located behind Silk City) 9pm-3am<br>
21+ NO EXCEPTIONS, $5 Cover - Maniac All-Stars - 10:30-11:30 (Psy-Breaks& DubStep) <br><br><br><br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445152010-09-01T18:06:57-04:002017-02-01T14:38:00-05:00Check This video Out From the Big Up 2010!<br type="_moz"><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/yuvRGlJOmmw?fs=1&hl=en_US">
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We are happy to announce the we, Maniac All-Stars, are calling fans, musicians, singers, producers, and YOU to help create our next track for release on our up coming EP. <br><br><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Here are the details:</span></b><br><br>
1. Download the sample loop with a key/chord structure and Bpm as a guide for you to produce the music. It is in the Key of "A" at 140 bpm. <br><br>
Keep in mind you are not required to use any parts of the stems - they are just a guide. Just keep the song at 140 and in the key of A and dont use any illegal samples:.<br>
<b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><br><u><a target="_new" href="http://maniacmusic.net/go/music-album-download?id=45022">Download The Stems & Demo Here</a></u><br><br></span></b>2. Please contribute either 8 or 16 bars worth of original music (you must own the rights and may not infringe on others copyrights) and then send us the stems in 44.1 16 bit.Wav files via <a target="_new" href="http://www.sendspace.com">http://www.sendspace.com</a> to <a href="mailto:colab@maniacmusic.net">colab@maniacmusic.net</a><br><br>
3. We will then slice, chop, mix and match everyones stems to make a track <br><br>
4. We will get the song professionally mixed and mastered and release it on our up and coming EP for everyone to hear the final result.<br><br>
5. Everyone who contributes will be credited on the record and receive a Maniac All-Stars sample pack filled with royalty free samples, midis, and pre-sets. Plus everyone will receive a 16 bar feature from Figure of Speech or B.O.P. of The Maniac All-Stars to use, sell, remix or whatever in your own projects.<br><br>
6. All Submission becomes the property of The Maniac All-Stars and will be copyrighted, under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.0 Generic (<a target="_new" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/</a>)<br><br>
7. Must be 18 or older to submit<br><br>
8. Submissions due by 12/12/2010<br><br>
9. Have Fun!<br><br><b><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Now get busy! Can't wait to see what you come up with!</span></b><br><br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
The Maniac All-Stars<br><br><br><br><br><br></span><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445132010-08-10T11:10:00-04:002021-08-18T19:42:17-04:00The Art That Helped Fuel The Big Up<img src="//robinsonvisions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/the-organist-my-art-prof..jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 664px; height: 361px;" /><br><br><span style="font-size: larger;">Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
We have returned from our Big UP Music Festival performance and I must say it was quite a treat. Although our set had some technical difficulties we still managed to throw a gurilla set to please all the maniacs who came to watch us. We made new friends, met interesting people, and found new gems. One of the new gems is the picture above entitled "The Organist" by Philadelphia painter Jeff Robinson. <br><br>
Go check out more of his work and found out what he is all about - Go find some inspiration here: <a target="_new" href="http://robinsonvisions.com/">http://robinsonvisions.com/</a><br><br>
Stay Tuned for more pictures and videos from the event<br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
The Maniac all-Stars<br></span><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445102010-07-09T19:45:00-04:002022-03-28T11:18:12-04:00Have "BREAKfast" with the Maniac All-Stars at The BIG UP Music FestivalDear Maniacs,<br><br>
We just finished our promo video for our "BREAKfast" performance at The Big UP music festival. We are doing a full on live set from 6AM-7:30AM with a healthy dose of Psy-Breaks and Dubstep rock. For information on purchasing tickets please see the BIG UP Blog post below for details. This is going to be awesome show with THE FULL BAND (guitar, drummer, synths, DJ) - including MC's B.O.P. and Figure of Speech. See you there!<br><br><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/4hBGV5KLUd8&hl=en_US&fs=1">
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We just remixed modern rock group Bullet Proof Messenger's track "Control." The track was just released as a FiXt Store Exclusive as part of the Fixt Remix Vs. Series. The Maniacs version of "Control" is an breaktastic electronic rock track sure to get your blood pumping. The track even has special guest vocals from Maniac All-Star rapper B.O.P. The track is part of a compliation that also features eight new remixes of BulletProof Messenger by the FiXT Remix community including Maniac All-Stars' friend Andrew Maze. Deluxe edition includes instrumental versions of all eight mixes. Now go listen to a pre-view and purchase the track and get your MANIAC ON for only 99 Cents and the whole compliation for $7.99. </span><a href="http://www.fixtstore.com/product/12079/BulletProof-Messenger---BulletProof-Messenger-vs-FiXT-Remix-%28Deluxe%29-%28MP3-Album%29" target="_new"><span style="font-size: larger;">Click here to give a listen!</span></a><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445112010-06-19T18:33:37-04:002017-01-13T08:54:03-05:00The Maniac All-Stars To Help Send Erothyme to Camp Bisco <img src="//www.campbisco.net/images/CB9_Remix.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
Our friend Erothyme just did a killer remix of Bassnector's Frenzy for The 2nd annual Camp Bisco Remix contest. He was a special guest performer in our Camp Bisco Set last year. We would like you to send your support to his remix by listening and voting below: <img src="//counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNzcwMDEwMzA4MDAmcHQ9MTI3NzAwMTAzNTI3OSZwPTQxNjY4MyZkPSZnPTImbz1jYjA4MjkwZDg3M2Y*MDA4OGQ*/YTQ2ZWJkMjJlODhlMCZvZj*w.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="0" style="visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;" width="0" /><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,0,0" width="329" height="73" id="widgetPlayer" align="middle">
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Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
We are happy to announce that the Maniac All-Stars will be performing live at The Big UP Music festival in Ghent NY Aug. 5-7 along side the talents of RAQ, Telepath, Ott, Emancipator, Vibesquad,and Eskmo to name a few. The Big Up features 3 full nights of music, art, and camping on 1500 acres. <br><br>
We even have an exclusive <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><b>Maniacal Discount</b></span> for The Big Up Tickets by typing "<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>maniacallstarsfans</b></span>" in the discount code box when you order your tickets. You can enter your Discount Code and purchase tickets by clicking <a target="_new" href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/99418">Here</a><br><br>
The Big UP Features Music from across the country and around the world with visionary multimedia and visual artists collaborating to create a living landscape of musical entertainment, interactive art and sustainable initiatives in an intimate setting.<br><br>
The venue Sunnyview Farm hosts 1500 acres of breathtaking views provide a one-of-a-kind venue for wooded camping, an onsite farmer's market, large-scale multimedia installations, and workshops dedicated to hands-on sustainable skills and collaborative art. <br><br>
This experience is sure to be unforgettable. Get your early birds tickets with a maniac discount for only $60 before they are out by following the directions below:<br><br>
1. Go to </span><a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/99418" target="_new"><span style="font-size: larger;">http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/99418</span></a><span style="font-size: larger;"><br><br>
2. Click on the Begin Order Button in the "I wish to buy tickets for this event" box located on the right.<br><br>
3. Type "<b>maniacallstarsfans</b>" in the Discount code Box and then Click the "<b>Show Additional Prices</b>" Button<br><br>
4. Select the quanity of tickets next next to MANIACALLSTARSFANS $60.00 then continue to Check out for payment<br><br>
5. Tell your friends and spread the word<br><br>
6. Free Download of our Remixes Album featuring The Crystal Method, The Roots, Telepath, Celldweller and more to jam out to on your drive to the festival by click here:<a href="http://www.maniacmusic.net/go/music-album-download?id=24158" target="_new">http://www.maniacmusic.net/go/music-album-download?id=24158http://www.maniacmusic.net/go/music-album-download?id=24158</a> <br><br><br>
Check The Big Up Website for all the details about the event:<br><a target="_new" href="http://www.thebigup.com/">http://www.thebigup.com/</a><br></span><br><br><img src="//www.thebigup.com/The-Big-Up-Banner-2.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445072010-03-19T18:45:00-04:002017-01-13T08:54:03-05:00The Maniac All-Stars Present: Maniacal Mixtape Vol. 1 FREE Download<span style="font-size: larger;"><img src="//www.blogiversity.org/blogs/cstanton/satbiscogfk01.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 679px; height: 452px;" /><br><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
It is about that time! Spring is in the air, the weather is warming up, and the Maniac All-Stars with Dirty Decibels Productions are starting to plan some sweet EXCLUSIVE events. These events are going to be maniac only and will feature good vibes along with The Maniac All-Stars and friends. To recievce invites to these events join our mailing list.<br><br>
In other news, We have just secured a very sweet rave friendly venue 15 mins from Philly with a super sound system and enough lights to keep xmas here all year long - Our first event there will be a 18 to enter 21 to Drink - Also.....<br><br>
ATTENTION: We just finished making The Maniac All-Stars Presents: Maniacal Mixtape Vol. 1!<br><br>
This features some of our favorite tunes we are bumping in our MP3 players as well as some exclusives, Re-edits and more.<br><br>
Download this mixtape by following this link and please pass it on to your music MANIAC friends:<br><br><a href="http://www.maniacmusic.net/go/music-download?id=527582" target="_new">http://www.maniacmusic.net/go/music-download?id=527582</a></span><br><br><br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445062010-03-13T23:43:50-05:002022-03-28T11:19:33-04:00The Maniac All-Star's New Favorite Russian Remixer Andrew Maze <img src="//www.fixtremix.com/images/contests/550/01d85d7e45aae688a1358256fb5d1817-fixt.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br><img src="//www.fixtremix.com/images/user_images/profile/b2a2765e7fbd5401c3c7f4049bd359d8-76ffae3e24d8.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br><span style="font-size: larger;">Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
This is our new friend Andrew Maze, a talented remixer based out of Russia. He was just selected as a finalist in the "I Will Never Be The Same" Remix contest hosted at our second home www.fixtremix.com. His remix is F$%^ing Maniacal and we are highly considering using his remix services in the future. Please follow the links below and show him the same support you would have shown us and Vote!<br><br><a href="http://www.fixtremix.com/contests/v/worldless/17/" target="_new">http://www.fixtremix.com/contests/v/worldless/17/</a><br><br><br>
Also Check his originals track and see what else other audio goodies he has in store and tell us what you think about him:<br><br></span><a href="http://%20www.myspace.com/mazesound%20" target="_new"><span style="font-size: larger;">www.myspace.com/mazesound</span></a><span style="font-size: larger;"><br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
The Maniac All-Stars<br></span><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445052010-03-01T13:57:57-05:002017-01-13T08:54:03-05:00The Maniac All-Stars Win Fixtremix.com's International Remix Contest<img src="//www.fixtremix.com/images/contests/550/ec40c3ad1875c0d55c8427cac549ddc6-fixt.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
We are extremely happy to announce that The Maniac All-Stars Final Rebirth receieved top honors today in Fixtremix.com's International remix contest.</span> <span style="font-size: medium;">The Maniac All-Stars win a once in a life time mentoring session with electronic rock pioneer Celldweller along with thousands in prizes.</span> <span style="font-size: medium;">This marks as the All-Stars fourth 1st place finish to end</span> <span style="font-size: medium;">their extremely successful Remix contest career. Their debut EP is currently in the works so stay tuned and check back often for updates, shows, DJ sets, and more. Thanks to all the Maniacs who made this possible!<br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
SAT and Dennis Mcfly<br>
The Maniac All-Stars<br type="_moz"></span><br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/445032010-02-14T00:55:00-05:002021-09-14T03:18:35-04:00The Maniac All-Stars Finalists in Celldweller's "So Long Sentiment" Remix Contest<span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/_66KP02QkC9A/SykRXcCz0MI/AAAAAAAAAD0/JOgnbMQTig8/s320/klayton_eye.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
The Maniac All-Stars were hand pick by Celldweller and the Fixt team as Finalist in the "So Long Sentiment" remix contest. Our remix is now up and ready for your vote. This is our final remix contest for a while and would love to end it with a 1st place win, but need 5 secs of your time! Here is what you have to do :<br><br>
1. Go to <a href="http://poll.fm/1lsh2" target="_new">http://poll.fm/1lsh2</a> for the HTML Version or Go here for <a target="_new" href="http://www.fixtremix.com/news/v/vote-for-your-favorite-celldweller-quot-so-long-sentiment-quot-remix-pick-3/143/#comments">Flash Version</a><br>
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2. Check the Box next to The Maniac All-Stars Final Rebirth located 2nd from The Bottom.<br><br>
3. Click vote button<br><br>
4. This is a bonus, but Blog, Email blast, Tweet, strip naked & paint it on your body while running the streets, or just tell your friends to vote and spread the word. We have a chance of winning, but can't do it alone - We need you Maniacs!<br><br><br>
Much Respect,<br><br>
The Maniac All-Stars<br><br>
Plus check this Sweet Video made by Maniac Raquel<br><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/j1Ec-TQjUx0&hl=en_US&fs=1&">
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The Maniac All-Stars Time Line:<br><br>
2007 - DJ SAT Wins Vh1 "Next Great Producer Contest" on Vh1's The Score with Questlove (From The Roots)<br><a target="_new" href="http://maniacmusic.net/media.cfm">http://maniacmusic.net/media.cfm</a><br><br>
2008 - Static-Pro (DJ SAT and Dennis Mcfly) win The Roots remix contest on indabamusic <br>
<a target="_new" href="http://www.okayplayer.com/okp-news-blog/audio/rising-down-remix-contest-winner,-static-pro-200901077104/">http://www.okayplayer.com/okp-news-blog/audio/rising-down-remix-contest-winner,-static-pro-200901077104/</a><br><br>
2009 - The Maniac All-Stars Officially formed<br><a target="_new" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/blackomen99#p/u/4/5xc7T1DggOA">https://www.youtube.com/user/blackomen99#p/u/4/5xc7T1DggOA</a><br><br>
2009 - The MAS Win people's choice and voted number 1 in K-OS Remix Contest on Indaba Music<br><a target="_new" href="http://www.indabamusic.com/featured_programs/show_original/kos_zambony">http://www.indabamusic.com/featured_programs/show_original/kos_zambony</a><br><br>
2009 - The Maniac All-Stars' MC B.O.P. Wins 2nd place in International MC contest on Indaba Music<br><a target="_new" href="http://www.indabamusic.com/featured_programs/show/classified">http://www.indabamusic.com/featured_programs/show/classified</a><br><br>
2009 - The MAS Win Remix Magazine and Sony Acid Planets Two round Camp Bisco Remix Contest<br><a target="_new" href="http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/news/newsletter.asp?eid=403">http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/news/newsletter.asp?eid=403</a><br><br>
2009 - The MAS Featured in Remix Magazine<br><br>
2009- The MAS Have their first live performance at The Camp Bisco Music Festival along side NAS, Damian Marley, Asher Roth, The Disco Biscuits, Shpongal, Flying Lotus, STS9, Telepath, and many more. <a target="_new" href="http://www.campbisco.net/09/artists.html">http://www.campbisco.net/09/artists.html</a><br><br>
2009 - The MAS makes history by being the first group to Top both AP and Indaba remix charts at the same time with the same song with their Remix of The crystal Method's Come Back Clean - (honorable mention in the Contest)<br><a target="_new" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSiCn128840">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSiCn128840</a><br><br>
2009 - The MAS host their first underground RAVE event<br><a target="_new" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheManiacAllstars#p/u/9/7vf5v8wmJ_s">https://www.youtube.com/user/TheManiacAllstars#p/u/9/7vf5v8wmJ_s</a><br><br>
2010 - The MAS Win 2nd on Fixtremix.com Louder Than Words Remix Contest<br><a target="_new" href="http://www.fixtremix.com/contests/v/louder-than-words/1/">http://www.fixtremix.com/contests/v/louder-than-words/1/</a><br><br>
2010 - Start their anticipated debut EP<br><br><br><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/97TOBax54WA&hl=en_US&fs=1&">
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<span style="font-size: medium;"> <br><br>
My brother and I have been experimenting with different selling methods and brain storming promotion ideas as we build our fan base and ready the upcoming release of our anticipated debut EP for our Maniac All-Stars project. We felt like it be a good idea for you to join us on our adventure and learn from us and our mistakes. To get started here is an article we just wrote based on our experiences after reading Music Releasing Strategies on Fixt music and would like to share our input with all of you:<br><br>
We have found and agree it is good to do the "Free" strategy to gain exposure faster especially in the beginning when your unknown. One way to help counteract the "devalue the non-monetary qualities of your music" Jimmy Rhodes (of Fixtremix.com) talked about is by backing your music with some form of credibility. First thing SIGN yourself to yourself by making your own record label. Thanks to the major label marketing engines, most people think if your not signed your not worth their time - how many times have you heard "Are you signed?" or "I'm artist trying to get signed to (insert major label here)?" Don't Wait! Get ahead of the pack and sign yourself.<br><br>
Next find a couple well-known artists that you could compare yourself to in a creative way when describing your music. This helps spark interest in people, gets them excited, and makes life easier for journalists that make you famous. Our music sounds like electronic based classic rock with underground rave influences so we describe it as: "If the Prodigy and Led Zeppelin had a bastard love child who was conceived at a rave."</span><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><br>
.....So What's yours?</span><br><br><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Finally a great way to achieve creditability is by entering Remix Contests and getting an artist association. When I (DJ Satisfaction) worked for a major label management company artists used to pay $5000 and up for a feature to be on their records. Now you can enter a remix contest and get a feature for free and even have a chance to win some prizes. That is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to remix contests. We will cover this topic in-depth in the near future because if you know anything about The Maniac All-Star it is one of our specialties. (if you don't read our bio http://maniacmusic.net/themaniacallstars.com and find out)<br><br>
Ok, so when talking about our music we can say "Yes we are currently signed to Maniac Music, an Independent record label. We have done remixes for The Crystal Method, Celldweller, and The Roots. We are currently working on our debut EP that sounds like The Prodigy and Led Zeppelin's bastard love child..." See that has a nice ring to it doesn't it. Now you try it.<br><br>
Now some maniacs are in need of the money to pay bills, support video game addictions, traffic fines, or bribing officer Brown down the street and can't be giving all their music for free, so we developed a cool hybrid release version that combines the ideas of the "Free," the "Value" and the now popular bundle plans mentioned above plus we added an Urban influenced street sell option infused for those brave souls who want fast cash. These methods have been proven very successful for us on past releases.<br><br>
First you release a standard version of a EP (5 songs) for free available digitally on the website for signing the email list<br><br>
Next you have a $5 hard copy version of the album (10 tracks), but you dont spend too much on the manufacturing for the CD hard copy - light scribe and flyer insert like a street hiphop mixtapes are fine - Sell these $5 for both the CD hard copy and HQ digital download together.<br><br>
Next offer a version for $10+ hardcopy and digital Download together that includes album art/Digi-Pak, bonus tracks, enhanced with video, and have the tracks rather than just play straight like the $5 album have them blend into each track with cool transitions like a DJ mix session - maybe even produce the transitions into little interludes like The Avalanches - "Since I Left You" album. Finally, start making bundles with cool extras like Commentary, b-sides, merchandise, Vinyl, hand drawn pictures by the band or a real unique Polaroid pic with each bundle something that can't be pirated and make a great connect with the fan.<br><br>
By doing this your are appealing to everyone's buying range from Free all the way up to $100+. Now if you need money fast and can't wait until your promotion campaign starts returning your investment then the maniacs have your solution.<br><br>
Now if you need money fast and have a some courage and a little salesmanship you can sell the CDs in the streets, mall, music concerts, clubs and anywhere you little heart desires. I will tell you this isn't for the weak of heart so meditate, take a few shots of vodka, get the peace pipe, and do what you need to prepare yourself mentally for a day full of mostly rejection, but you will be coming home a winner here is why:<br><br>
Many artists look down upon selling music in the streets and feel that you failed at not getting a deal that is where you end up -<br></span><br><br><br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br>
!!!!!!!!WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><br><br>
That is a great place to start while your promotion campaign is in process and street selling can even be incorporated into the promotion. Ok now think about it - What better way to get fans than to meet them, build rapport, get a connection, tell them about your shows, album, etc.. and get paid on top of it - My brother and I averaged around $300 a week doing this in our spare time plus it makes for excellent networking opportunities. We have ran into radio DJs and Clubs DJ and received air play and club spins, Celebrities, met a couple of lady friends including my current aka our lead street team member, and found other artists who we can do shows that share a common fan base. We will be talking more about the techniques of selling on the streets topic more in a future article.<br><br>
OK, this post was just a little intro to stir the mental music engine, some food for thought if you will, on your career and shining some light into the land of the Maniacs. As for our next article, it is sure to open your eyes to the opportunities and realities of the famous REMIX CONTEST. Stay Tuned!!!!<br><br>
Now some shameless self-promo be sure to check out our LAST REMIX indefinitely as we finally retire our remix contest circuit run and start working on our debut EP. Behold - <b>So Long Sentiment (*The Maniac All-Stars<i> Final</i> Rebirth)</b> Coming Soon!</span><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444942010-01-18T17:41:49-05:002017-01-13T08:54:02-05:00Erothyme's New Album Release <img src="//beardologyrecords.com/images272/E_CO_Lrg.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 728px; height: 728px;" /><br><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
Our good friend and fellow artist Erothyme has just released another PsyDM master piece. I suggest you all check it out:<br><br>
You can download it at <a href="http://beardologyrecords.com/brd009.php" target="_new">http://beardologyrecords.com/brd009.php</a> [MP3] or <a href="http://erothyme.bandcamp.com" target="_new">http://erothyme.bandcamp.com</a> [pretty much any other format].<br><br>
That said, the physical release is now underway, and you are invited to take part in it if you so choose!<br><br>
The CD comes in a gorgeous digipak. It costs $10, or $15 outside of the US. You can buy it at <a href="http://erothyme.net/info" target="_new">http://erothyme.net/info</a>.<br><br>
Beardology says:<br><br>
"Coincidentia Oppositorum is a full-length PsyDM epic from Erothyme which is liable to propel you into the astral plane. It is unique and transformative and, while complete in its own right, will leave you ensured that the journey is truly only beginning. Prepare to have your third ear thoroughly stimulated."<br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444972010-01-11T17:08:14-05:002017-02-01T14:37:54-05:00The Maniac All-Stars Visit Wrecked Radio!<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/oN5F6zni-QU&hl=en_US&fs=1&">
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<embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/oN5F6zni-QU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444992009-12-26T03:05:00-05:002017-01-13T08:54:02-05:00The Maniac All-Stars Win $1800 in Prizes for their remix of Celldweller<img src="//www.fixtremix.com/images/qwel/ca58884daf20f7e1e2c2749bf2e0ec4e-fixt.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br><span style="font-size: larger;">Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
We are proud to announce the Maniac All-Stars still remain the only group, to my knowledge, that have recieved honors in every national and international remix contest they have enter since their formation with their 2nd place finish out of over 250 entries in Fixtremix.com's "Louder Than Words" competition. The Maniac All-Stars remix of "Louder Than Words" will be featured in an up coming release on FiXT Label showcasing the best remixes of the track- so make sure you pick that up. Thanks Maniacs we couldn't of done it without you!<br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
The Maniac All-Stars</span><br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444962009-12-08T04:35:00-05:002017-01-13T08:54:02-05:00Celldweller Louder Than Words Remix Contest<img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/_ooE054eCE2Q/Spb8jYc7RII/AAAAAAAAElY/PqAz-6pTmLA/s400/cover.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
Our Celldweller remix of "Louder Than Words" is now up and ready for your vote. As you know, we have worked over a period of a couple months solely on this project just for the contest. You know eveyone love the maniacs - so let history repeat itself and lets take another step for Maniac kind. Here is what you have to do:<br><br><br>
1. Go to <a href="http://www.fixtremix.com/register/">http://www.fixtremix.com/register/</a> and make an account<br>
2. Confirm you email address<br>
3. Log in to Fixt using the email address and password you use to set up your account <br>
4. Go to <a href="http://www.fixtremix.com/remix/v/louder-than-words-louder-than-words-the-maniac-all-stars-rebirth-by-the-maniac-all-stars/610/">http://www.fixtremix.com/remix/v/louder-than-words-louder-than-words-the-maniac-all-stars-rebirth-by-the-maniac-all-stars/610/</a><br>
5. Click the vote link <br>
6. Give us a 5 star rating<br>
7. There is only 1st vote allowed per account in this contest so make sure you use it on The Maniac All-Stars<br><br>
8. This is a bonus, but Blog, Email blast, strip naked paint it on your body while running the streets, or just tell your friends to vote. We have a great chance of winning, but can't do it alone - We need you Maniacs!<br><br>
Peace, Love, and Respect,<br><br>
The Maniac All-Stars<br><br><br></span><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444952009-12-03T22:45:00-05:002022-05-01T21:45:16-04:00Maniac Production Tip: One way to process vocals to sound sampledDear Fellow Maniac,<br><br>
We felt it was time to share another production tip with you. This one comes straight from our Come Back Clean remix we did for the Crystal Method (which can be downloaded from Free in the music section). Enjoy the video and feel free to email us any production questions so we may add the topic to a future video.<br>
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Mode Monday with The Maniac All-Stars - DJ Set - 9pm - 2am live at the Raven Lounge 17th-18th Sansom Philadelphia PA<br>
No cover - +21 with ID - $2 PRB Drink Specials<br><br>
Mode is a brand spankin' new party that will be happening the first Monday of every month at Raven Lounge. We know how much Monday nights suck, but now you've got your very own shining beacon of hope for at least one of them.<br><br>
Mode<br>
Nov, 2009 (+ Every 1st Monday after)<br>
@ RAVEN LOUNGE<br><br>
1718 Sansom St.<br>
Philadelphia, PA<br><br>
Free Entry / 10pm-2am / 21+ w/ID<br><br><br><br><br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444922009-10-15T03:40:00-04:002017-01-13T08:54:02-05:00Maniac All-Stars Star In Their First Video game!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/9978eab300fa477dc1056cf542eb9270043b2a7e/original/titlescreen.jpg?1376571806" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="245" width="320" /><br><br>
We are happy to announce the Maniac All-Stars not only star in, produced the whole sound track, and even programed their first video game. This is a space shooter! Straight old skool nintendo style for all our classic gamers out there. Enjoy this free download! We have a feeling this is going to be the first of more to come...<br><br><br><br>
Click here to download The Maniac All-Stars's <a target="_new" href="/files/19118/Maniac-All-Stars-Attack.exe">Maniac Attack</a> space shooter for FREE<br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444912009-10-13T22:40:20-04:002023-12-10T14:27:26-05:00The Maniac All-Stars Live From Silk City Recap!The Maniac All-Stars and the maniacs were in full effect at Figure of Speech's Album release party for his Hip-Hop side project here is a video clips of the event for those who missed:<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/9qRX3epmRPM&hl=en&fs=1&">
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It is official - The Maniac All-Stars are remixing Celldweller! It is our last remix of the year before we lock ourselves up in the studio to work on our next EP so we need to go out with a bang! What better way then to remix one of our biggest inspirations and favorite artists. We had the pleasure of meeting him during our odd-ball awkward teenage years the one time he came to Philly - That night changed us forever - now we need to give back. Get ready Maniacs for The Maniac All-Star remix of "Louder Than Words"</span> <span style="font-size: larger;">coming soon!</span><br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
The Maniac All-Stars<br><br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444892009-09-28T11:40:00-04:002017-01-13T08:54:01-05:00"Save The Breasts-Fest!" - Breast Cancer Charity Event with Jeff Epoch From The Maniac All-Stars<img src="//grumpygreenoldman.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/cleavage_11.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 275px; height: 220px;" /><img src="//genikwawilliams.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/breast-cancer-ribbonjpg.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 165px; height: 246px;" /><br><br>
Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
We wanted to invite everyone out Sunday, Oct. 4th from 3pm-8pm at Wellwood Park in Merchantville, NJ <br>
(Cross street: Maple and Linden Aves.) to experience Jeff Epoch from The Maniac All-Stars with his modern <br>
rock band Stare Syndicate for a Breast Cancer Benefit. All proceeds and donations are to help sponsor a <br>
participant in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3day. DJ SAT will be maning the mixing boards for the Stare <br>
Syndicate set and Mcfly will be in the building. Please email us if you have any questions. See you there!<br><br>
Also You can find more information how you can get involved in the Breast Cancer "3DAY" by going here: <a href="http://www.the3day.org/goto/tertle" target="_new">www.the3day.org/goto/tertle</a> - <br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
The Maniac All-Stars<br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444812009-09-22T18:20:00-04:002017-02-01T14:37:51-05:00The Maniacs Come Out Vol. 2Get Ready Maniacs,<br><br>
Its time to see who made the cut for our Maniac shout outs Video Vol. 2 These were taken from our Electro Shock Therapy Rave Event, the studio, and around the City of Brotherly Love.<br><br><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/5xc7T1DggOA&hl=en&fs=1&">
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To all our Maniacs,<br><br>
We are proud to annouce that our remix of the Crystal Method's "Come Back Clean" has just topped the charts on two of the biggest remix community sites at the same time: Indaba (1# Contest Chart) and Acid Planet (1# in ALL GENRES - plus even earned 1# and 2# in "Other" genre section with Come Back Clean mix and Subterfuge remix). We would like to give a shout out and much appreciation to all of our maniacs and the supporters on these sites out there who helped make this happen - We are very greatful. Thanks everyone! Even if we dont win it's a hell of of a ride! Thanks everyone!<br><br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
The Maniac All-Stars<br><br><br><br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444872009-09-14T15:15:00-04:002017-01-13T08:54:01-05:00Maniac All-Stars Release their Psy-Metal Big Breaks Remix of The Crystal Methods' Come Back Clean<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/e1dff895ae7bcdbc38ff11bfaaa49973a6715edc/original/Crystal-Method-N-Maniac-All-Stars.jpg?1376571806" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="277" width="722" /><br><br>
Hey Maniacs,<br><br>
You the fans asked for it and now it is a reality! The Maniac All-Stars remixed Crystal Method's Come Back Clean in an "Epoch" fashion. We pulled out all the stops on this one! Go check it out and download it in th music section today.<br><br><br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
The Maniac All-Stars<br><br><br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444862009-08-25T08:40:00-04:002023-12-10T14:32:19-05:00Your Invited to the Album Release Party for The M.A.S.'s own MC Figure of Speech <img src="//api.ning.com/files/HwUrXA4SJmDLYvciNFzOOUT1XFCsAsCIYsF3-51vRGZ8Eztkbs-KvVp*PfhuYqbPa35f2t9R4ig8WAMqUvf3sorBNxymyXPU/think_hiphop_clr2.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 210px; height: 344px;" /><br><br>
Attention Maniacs,<br><br>
BABY WE LIKE IT RAW!!! This one goes out to all our "Tree Thugger Maniacs" - The MAS's own MC Figure of Speech (Jay Woo) has just finished his concious Hip-Hop side project entitled "Point of View." To celebrate, we are throwing an album release party and live variety show featuring The Maniac All-Stars and friends LIVE. Tuesday Oct. 13 9pm-2am at Club Silk City - located at 5th and Spring Garden in Philadelphia, PA.- Tickets are only $10 and will include a FREE copy of Jay Woo's album and The Maniac All-Stars Remix CD while supplies last. This venue only holds 200 people so it is going to be a very intimate and fun show. See ya there.<br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444852009-08-17T08:40:00-04:002022-02-03T05:02:33-05:00The Maniac All-Stars' Electro Shock Thereapy Underground Rave Recap!<img src="//www.instablogsimages.com/images/2008/05/14/electroshock_NoTwe_183.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 285px; height: 319px;" /><br><br><span style="font-size: small;">Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
The Reviews are in! If you were part of the 150-200 strong crowd that came out to see The Maniac All-Stars with only four days notice then you know what went down. This event was an awesome display of the true underground rave scene and how it is still alive. Shout out to Blue, The Maniac All-Stars and The Electro Shock Therapy Team who all made this event possible. Great music, lots of lights, free water and food, cheap cover charge = GREAT TIMES. We plan on doing many more in the future and woud like to invite those who haven't experienced this style of event to come on out. To those that already did you know what fun is in store. Sign up on our email list to recieve our secret party details, locations, and directions.<br><br><br type="_moz"></span><br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444842009-08-17T08:35:00-04:002022-08-15T03:04:15-04:00What is Next for The Maniac All-Stars - Crystal Method Remix and you can help!<img src="//www.futuremusic.com/news/images/nikecrystalmethod.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 304px; height: 279px;" /><img src="//c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/78/l_d7ae4e4fed0b49dd97e4f8365304d5c1.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 419px; height: 279px;" /><br><br><span style="font-size: small;">Dear Maniacs,<br><br>
It is like the old school and the new school coming together in a harmonious blend of eletronic music collaberation.The Maniac All-Stars are currently back in their studio, "The Technodrome," remixing The Crystal Method's "Come Back Clean" feat. Emily Haines of Metric off their newest album Divided By Night. We are proactive Crystal Method Fans (heck DJ SAT's ring tone is "Name of the Game") and honored for the opportunity to work with one of our biggest influences. If you haven't checked out TCM's album go buy a copy now! You won't be disapointed. Expect an email update and post on this remix in mid septmember to get your input and help - more details on that later.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br></span><br><br><br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444832009-08-12T11:44:39-04:002022-05-25T12:52:34-04:00Electro Shock Therapy Video Flyer<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/7vf5v8wmJ_s&hl=en&fs=1&">
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Here is the video flyer for the event from our friends at Maniac TV. Check it out and re-post on your myspace or where ever your little heart desires.
Underground Rave Event in Philly,NJ,Del area - Electro Shock Therapy event going down this Friday Aug. 14 10pm-????. $5 per Car load until 11pm - $10 after. Lot of Lights, Food on location, and free water. We also have room for one or two more DJs still to bless the decks with us - please contact us if interested with demo mix ready.
You know of the place (Hint: NOT the GM)
Please Email electroshock09@gmail.com for secret location details and directions
Sincerely,
The Maniac All-Stars
http://www.maniacmusic.netThe Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444822009-08-09T22:15:00-04:002022-09-08T07:27:08-04:00Electro Shock Therapy: Maniac All-Stars' Guerrilla DJ Set and Rave appearance announced<br><img src="//i25.tinypic.com/a2q0t4.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 754px; height: 502px;" /><br><br>
As many of your know we couldn't do Desiderata Festival due to a scheduling conflict, but to make it up The Maniac All-Stars are going to headline a Rave this coming weekend in the Tri-State area - The event is called "Electro-Shock Therapy" and it is definitely "a cure for those summer times blues." Get your glow sticks, call up some friends, pack the van, and get your prescription for a maniacal goodtime. Email electroshock09@gmail.com for location details and more.<br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444802009-07-19T20:50:00-04:002023-12-10T12:08:35-05:00Maniac All-Stars Back from a successful experience at Camp Bisco 8I'm sure if you were at our Camp Bisco 8 show you know how the all-stars were in full effect. We are working on the first installment of our ManiacTV series with behind the scenes of the whole event - check back soon for that, but to hold you off until then here are some true "maniacs" we found at Camp Bisco 8. You too can get on Maniac TV by sending us your video or youtube link to maniac@maniacmusic.net <br><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/5xc7T1DggOA&hl=en&fs=1&">
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<embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/5xc7T1DggOA&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444792009-07-12T21:07:11-04:002021-03-08T18:31:51-05:00Check out us getting locked up in the studio in our recently posted media section<img src="//www.gotdefenseattorney.com/images/jail_cell_4uq5.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" style="width: 325px; height: 244px;" /><img src="//provostudios.com/wp-content/uploads/recording-studio.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="245" width="277" /><br><br>
Hey everyone,<br><br>
We just added some new videos and pics of us getting "locked up" in the studio and backstage with Questlove, The SugarHill Gang, a Gym Class Hero, and more of your favorite artists and producers in our media section of the website.<br type="_moz">The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444782009-07-12T09:27:37-04:002021-03-08T18:24:07-05:00The Maniac All-Stars Added to the official flyer on the Camp Bisco Website<a href="http://www.campbisco.net/09/artists.html" target="_new"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/2719de0aec789e9304d5eed1c8babcf3bac5f5a7/large/flyer.jpg?1376571806" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="337" width="600" /><br><br><br>
http://www.campbisco.net/09/artists.html</a><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444772009-07-04T16:30:00-04:002022-03-11T12:25:10-05:00Maniac All-Stars Land Front Page News Over at Remix Magazine's official website<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/bdaa3f0e54763404fab14fad39d2ae78194ae52a/original/remix-logo.jpg?1376571806" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="220" width="220" /><br>
Happy fourth of July everyone. We have some Breaking News! We are on the front page of Remix Magazine's www.remixmag.com. You can check out the article <a href="http://remixmag.com/news/maniac_allstars_camp_bisco/?dsq=12164503#comment-12164503">by clicking here</a><br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444762009-07-02T20:30:00-04:002023-12-10T11:50:59-05:00We like to give a Shout out to Ventilation X for the Photo Shoot<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/3010b2165d9e801285e063435b17c537803d19c6/original/Thebrothers.jpg?1376571806" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="451" width="600" /><br><br>Hello,<br><br>We just came back from our photo shoot and wanted to give thanks to The Ventilation X team for doing the shoot on such short notice. They are the ultimate in extreme sports media and have many projects coming out in the future. Each member in their team excels at a different sport including skating, b-boying, street gymnastics, parkour, snowboarding, and others. They packed up their cameras and took their skills on a U.S. tour and you can see it here: <a href="http://www.ventilationx.com" target="_new">http://www.ventilationx.com</a><br><br>They get the Official Maniac All-Star Co-Sign - You'll be seeing more from them soon!<br> The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444752009-07-02T05:40:20-04:002023-09-14T06:07:10-04:00Maniac All-Stars Officially Performing at Camp Bisco 8<img src="//www.consideritdan.com/home/gfx/pkgassets/cb8logo250.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" /><br><br>
We would like to thank our fans and the Acid Planet community for supporting our music and giving us honest feedback. We would also like to thank Dave Downham from The Gradwell House for mastering and Jojo Harris (of the band Mercy Meet Us) for her vocals. Finally, we would like to thank the sponsors who gave us the opportunity to share our passion. Without all these people we would not have been able to accomplish this goal. With great pride and satisfaction, we accept our invitation to grace the stage alongside so many talented and brilliant performers. We promise all the positive energy we received from this contest will be given back to everyone in our performance at Camp Bisco 8!<br><br>The Maniac Agendatag:www.maniacmusic.net,2005:Post/444742009-06-21T22:15:00-04:002024-03-27T13:20:35-04:00Our website is officially under construction Hey everyone,<br><br>
Thanks for stopping by and showing your support. If this is your first time here please sign our email list for free music, updates on current shows and DJ sets, and all the information you'll need about the Maniac All-Stars. We are currently re-designing the site with some new exciting features including a store, merch table, weekly blog, and much more so check back with us soon. For those that can't wait here is a little something for your listening pleasure:<br><br>
Our lastest Remix of the song "Subterfuge" originally by fellow Philadelphia natives Telepath here:<br><br><a href="http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1251204&t=297" target="_new"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3547/6fb249735c795fb634b088f8957eb58557498ae1/original/Remix.jpg?1376571806" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="203" width="298" /></a><br type="_moz">The Maniac Agenda