Top 3 DAWs for Beginner Audio Engineers

Top DAW Software for Beginner Audio Producers

Are you a musician or an aspiring audio engineer that is considering dabbling in Music Production?

It can be a little overwhelming at the get-go, but once you start getting the controls, lingo, and experience under your belt, your confidence will skyrocket!

First things first, it's good to know that you are able to make high-quality music on any popular DAW.

That being said, there are DAW’s that may be specifically better for you based on your needs and interests.

Important Term: DAW stands for Digital Audio Workstation.

Creativity should always be at the forefront when making music, but the DAW is there to help your inspiration blossom and to lay your ideas down concretely.

Don’t let the price of these DAW’s immediately scare you away either. If you are serious about creating music as a potential career, it is worth the small investment.

source https://www.aimm.edu/blog/top-daw-software-for-beginner-audio-engineers

Mixing Low End | Tips for the Kick & Bass Relationship

As most producers or sound engineers know, mixing the Kick drum and bass can be one of the most challenging parts of a mix-down.

Finding a nice spot for each of them to sit in the frequency spectrum can be challenging, but it's not impossible!

Discovering this sweet spot will take some practice, but once you have it down it can be a skill you’ll use forever.

Utilizing the tools of timing, EQ, and transient shaping will help you get started in figuring out this mixing process, so let's get down to it!

source https://www.aimm.edu/blog/mixing-tips-for-the-kick-bass-relationship

5 Tips on Getting Bigger Sounding Drums in Your Mix

Drums are integral to any song; they are what make a hit have rhythm and a solid groove.

Drums are not just the stationary metronome jammed at the back of the stage. Essentially, drummers conduct the song and control the entire vibe.

When you find yourself dancing and swaying to a song, you are following a beat, which is typically led by the drum track.

Having thin or weak sounding drums can really take away from what could be a strong track. Don’t be afraid to beat up your drums in the mix and get a little crazy.

Here is How to Make Your Drums Sound Full

source https://www.aimm.edu/blog/5-tips-for-bigger-sounding-drums

10 Tips for Writing Great Songs

Have you ever sat down to write a song and instead of music you hear crickets?

We've all been there.

Maybe you're new and just aren't sure where to start.

Maybe you have a serious case of writer's block, and you need something to help shake the cobwebs (check out our 7 Tips to Crush Writer's Block).

Either way, sometimes all we need is a push in the right direction to get us started.

Below is a list of ten ideas and tips to help you write your next masterpiece.

source https://www.aimm.edu/blog/10-tips-to-writing-great-songs