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How to make high quality tiktok duets!
How to make high quality, TikTok duets using your microphone, plugins, and video editing!
Adam Sliger
Feb 6, 2022
4 min read
My Hunt For The Perfect Studio Desk
After years of searching, I finally found the perfect studio desk! Read my full review of my brand new custom AZ Studio Workstations desk!
Make Pop Music
Aug 6, 2020
9 min read
How to create a music video on a small budget
Written By: Justin Wonsly Songwriting is my passion, I think about songwriting so much that I end up actually sitting down and writing...
Make Pop Music
Jun 17, 2020
13 min read
How to Work Remotely with Artists and Clients
How to Work Remotely With Artists and Clients: A comprehensive guide to producing, co-writing, and engineering remotely in a time of crisis.
Make Pop Music
Mar 23, 2020
11 min read
Make Pop Music
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all of my studio setups throughout the years
I wanted to revisit every studio setup I've ever had. I thought it would be fun to take a look back all of my gear upgrades, studio moves, and see how much has changed over the past decade. Shop Our Sounds And Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Our Newest Course "Producer Principles: Dark Pop" Here! https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-dark-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps Intro 0:00 My First Instruments 0:52 My High School Days 1:42 Learning Production To Do Band Demos 2:17 My First Interface 2:50 The Year I Fell In Love With Production 3:02 My First Real Setup 3:55 2014 Upgrades 4:37 2015 Upgrades 5:23 2016 - The Year I Went Full Time 6:19 2017 - My First Standalone Studio Room 7:29 2018 - Moving To Orlando 9:10 2019 - Starting To Really Upgrade Elements 10:10 2020 - The Year We Bought A House 11:59 Upgrades In The New Studio 12:55 2021 - Ramping Up Gear Purchases 13:44 2022 - Swapped Out Essential Items 16:44 2023 - A Few Additions 18:15 2024 - The Year The Gear Bug Bit Me 19:37 2025 - The Year of Live Instruments and Pedals 23:17 Where We Are Now 27:20 Outro 28:30
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How To Make A Song Like Harry Styles (Aperture) | WITH FREE PRESETS & SAMPLES
Let's make a song like Harry Style's new single Aperture! For this tutorial, we take elements from 2000s indie acts like LCD Soundsytstem and The Postal Service, and mix those with current electronic and house elements from acts like Jamie XX, Moderat, and Kaytranada. Download Free Samples and Presets Here! https://hp47qu0b.sibpages.com/ Shop Our Sounds And Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Our Newest Course "Producer Principles: Dark Pop" Here! https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-dark-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps Intro 0:00 The Influences Of This Record 1:30 Main Chord Pad 2:35 Acid Plucks 4:30 Kick and Bass 6:10 House Keys 8:30 Filter Automation 10:10 High Pad 11:45 Glock Keys 12:45 Big Pianos 13:33 Chorus Drums 14:15 Tempo Automation 15:30 Hook Arp 16:15 Chorus Pad 16:30 Pedal Pad 17:15 The Magic Of Automation 18:25 The Lead Vocal 19:40 Vocal Stacks 22:12 Gang Vocals 23:15 Big Delay Throws 25:18 Free Samples and Presets 26:57 Full Listen 27:08 Outro 30:11
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this was the most fun I've had in the studio in a WHILE
I wanted to sit down and make something with no rules, no guidelines, no briefs, and no references. Simply grab some instruments, hit record, and let it rip. Here is what I came up with in just under 90 minutes! Shop Our Sounds And Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Our Newest Course "Producer Principles: Dark Pop" Here! https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-dark-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps Intro 0:00 My vibe for today 0:50 Getting a guitar vibe 1:10 Laying down some drums 3:19 Cleaning up the guitar 5:55 Trying other guitar ideas 6:36 Making a fun spacey guitar loop 7:52 Recording bass guitar 8:45 Prechorus guitar idea 10:05 Chorus drums 10:33 Chorus guitars 10:50 Glorius 12 string guitar 11:43 Tracking chorus bass 12:45 Adding extra percs 13:34 dusty ahh mastering chain 14:41 Extra elements 15:38 Keys and synths 16:00 Perc layers and transitions 20:24 Adding sauce to the intro 22:01 Finishing up 23:58 Let's listen to what I made 24:45 Outro 25:45
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Do This Before Every Recording Session... Artists Will Thank You!
In this video, I go over a few things you should do before any recording session. Before an artist steps into your studio, make sure you do these simple things! I PROMISE it will make every session go smoother! Shop Our Sounds And Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Our Newest Course "Producer Principles: Dark Pop" Here! https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-dark-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps Intro 0:00 Cleaning and Organizing The Studio 0:50 Testing The Gear We Will Use 2:23 Set Up The Session In The Room 5:55 Getting The Session Prepped 6:20 Having Options To Start The Session 8:00 Have Scratch Chains Ready 8:40 Making The Artist Comfortable 11:30 Tailor Your Studio To The Purpose Of The Session 13:00 Outro 13:50
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This Is Where Music Is Headed...
In this video, I talk about what I think music will sound like in 2026. I dive into my predictions of what styles and genres will be popular, how the sonics of music may change this year, how A.I. will impact the music industry, and how A.I. may inspire a new generation of creativity. Shop Our Sounds And Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Our Newest Course "Producer Principles: Dark Pop" Here! https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-dark-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps Intro 0:00 AI Will Split The Industry 1:15 AI Will Inspire Organic Creativity 2:03 What AI Will Replace and Destroy 3:15 Songwriting Is Coming Back Big 4:50 Political And Economic Factors 6:32 What Will Pop Sound Like In 2026 9:00 Indie Takeover 10:14 Rock Is Getting More Vibey 11:00 Hip Hop Is Due For A Big Change 12:20 The Rebirth Or Death of Country 15:07 K Pop Will Be Bigger Than Ever 17:50 To Summarize 19:33
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some things are changing...
happy new year! with 2026 arriving, I figured it would be a good time to chat about some small changes we will be making to Make Pop Music, this channel, our content, our community, etc. Shop Our Sounds And Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Our Newest Course "Producer Principles: Dark Pop" Here! https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-dark-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ———
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My 2025 Favorites (Plugins, Virtual Instruments, Gear, & Albums)
Since this is our last video of 2025, I figured it was only right to crown my favorite items of 2025! Let's dive into my favorite plugin fx and virtual instrument releases, my favorite gear I've incorporated into my workflow, and my favorite albums of the year! Don't forget to take advantage of our Holiday Sale by using the code "HolidaySave" at checkout on any MPM purchase until the end of the year! Shop Our Sounds And Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Our Newest Course "Producer Principles: Dark Pop" Here! https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-dark-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps: Intro 0:00 My Favorite Virtual Instruments Of 2025 1:00 Serum 2 1:05 Omnisphere 3 3:00 Modern and Massive 2 4:51 State Machines 6:39 Tekno 9:00 Favorite Virutal FX Releases 9:35 FutureVerb 9:42 Mixwave DW Fearn VT-7 11:50 Neural DSP Misha Mansoor X 13:45 JST Andrew Wade Bus Glue 16:22 Fine Classics Pedalboard 18:40 Favorite Gear Of 2025 20:00 JHS 424 Gainstage 20:05 Flock Patchbay 21:15 Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Mk2 22:35 Beyerdynamic M160 23:23 HEDD Heddphone 2 24:23 Favorite Albums Of 2025 26:10 Role Model Kansas Anymore 26:17 Olivia Dean The Art Of Loving 27:00 Dijon Baby 27:35 Bon Iver Sable Fable 28:24 Knox Going Going Gone 29:08 Outro 29:51
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The Key To Cleaner, Bigger, Better Mixes
In this video, I dive into how to get cleaner, bigger, wider, and better mixes in just a few easy steps! Don't forget to take advantage of our Holiday Sale by using the code "HolidaySave" at checkout on any MPM purchase until the end of the year! Shop Our Sounds And Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Listen To Not Around: https://open.spotify.com/track/7ENItDYYdEHDa3b3daxenW?si=5e054a6c84a944c7 Explore Our Newest Course "Producer Principles: Dark Pop" Here! https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-dark-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps: Intro 0:00 My Mindset When I'm Mixing 1:20 The Issues In The Rough Mix 2:30 Define The Low End 2:43 Sidechaining 7:30 Sculpt The Midrange 8:27 Good Soup 12:20 Clean Up Spatial Effects 13:30 Be Smarter With Space 16:00 If Everything Is Huge Nothing Is Huge 18:50 Sometimes The Issue Isn't The Issue 19:55 Outro 21:00
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