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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 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
Finding Your Sound
Written By: Sam Moses Every artist or producer has had trouble figuring out their sound at one point in their careers. This article...
Make Pop Music
Jan 22, 2019
5 min read
5 Tools I Use To Produce & Mix A Cappella Music
Written By: Eron Constante With the rise in a cappella music, people are using their voices as instruments now, more than ever. However,...
Make Pop Music
Jan 22, 2019
3 min read
Improve Your Focus When Songwriting, Producing Or Working On A Mix
Written By: Nicholas Di Lorenzo Having a hard time focusing on your projects? Procrastinating? Here are tips and tricks on how to help...
Make Pop Music
Jan 22, 2019
3 min read
The Ultimate Production Desk For Under $450
Written By: Austin Hull Do you have a home studio? Is your desk way too small but you don't want to fork out 1000 of dollars on a...
Make Pop Music
Jan 20, 2019
2 min read
How To Realistically Make $50,000 a Year as a Music Producer
Written By: Austin Hull Becoming a full time music producer isn't easy. The industry is so saturated; how can you set yourself apart?...
Make Pop Music
Jan 19, 2019
5 min read
Do You Need a Pro Studio to Be A 'Pro'ducer?
Written By: Austin Hull What makes a producer a "professional?" Someone with a professional commercial studio? Someone with the right...
Make Pop Music
Jan 17, 2019
7 min read
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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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10 Items Producers Need For Under $50 (Holiday Gift Guide)
Music is an EXPENSIVE hobby or profession. What should you buy if you only have $50? Here are 10 of my choices that make great gifts or small purchases for producers and musicians! 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 Earplugs 1:02 Water Bottle 2:13 Custom Guitar Picks 3:30 Stream Deck Mini 4:57 Samples and Presets 5:59 Books 7:36 Stylophone and Other Small Instruments 8:50 Room Sprays 9:48 Producer Planner 10:40 Coasters 11:30 Outro 12:50
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How To Make Soft Pop (Olivia Dean, Role Model, Clairo, Ruel, Royal Otis)
Let's dive in an make a soft pop song in the style of artists like Olivia Dean, Role Model, Clairo, Ruel, Royal Otis, and more! Shop Our Sounds And Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Producer Principles: Dark Pop Walkthrough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b72i2fGnzWw Mellow Walkthrough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-t2Tm47hzA 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 ANNOUNCEMENT 0:34 Getting The Main Chord Progression 1:20 Layering and Processing Pianos 3:03 Programming The Drums 5:05 Using Multi-Sample Hi Hats 6:49 Extra Percussion 8:15 Recording A Bassline 8:50 Dialing In A Bass Tone 9:43 Sparkly Rhodes 11:30 Recording Acoustic Guitars 12:25 Mixing The Acoustic Guitar 13:25 E Bow and Electric Guitar 14:28 Pre Chorus Chord Progression 16:20 Pre Chorus Keys 16:51 Pre Chorus Guitars and Bass 17:15 Pre Chorus Percussion 17:37 Pre Chorus Acoustic Guitar 17:49 Chorus Drums 18:37 Chorus Keys 19:40 Adding Trumpets and Horns 20:50 Chorus Bassline 22:10 Chorus Guitars 22:58 Vocal Chain 24:00 Vocal Mixing 24:36 Verse Harmonies 26:30 Pre Chorus Vocals 27:10 Gang Vocals and Chants 27:30 Chorus Vocal 29:40 Master Bus Processing 31:25 Listening To The Final Track 32:48 Outro 34:10
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How To Pick The Perfect Sounds EVERY TIME! (Sound Selection 101)
The question that I get asked the most is, "how do I pick the right sounds for my song?" It's honestly a massively subjective decision, however there are a FEW key principles I think every producer should keep in mind. Let's chat about them! Shop Our Sounds And Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Producer Principles: Dark Pop Walkthrough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b72i2fGnzWw Mellow Walkthrough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-t2Tm47hzA 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 IMPORTANT INFO 0:35 What Is BAD Sound Selection? 1:15 Understand Your Vision 3:17 Study Up! 5:17 Have The Right Tools 9:41 Use Referencing To Guide You 12:38 Tweak Sounds To Fit YOUR Song 15:14 Whatever You Do, Do It With Confidence 21:30 Outro 23:10
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Our Most Requested Course Is FINALLY Here! (Producer Principles: Dark Pop Walkthrough)
Make Pop Music - Producer Principles: Dark Pop Get Producer Principles: Dark Pop Now! https://www.makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-dark-pop Shop Our Samples, Presets, MIDI Packs, and Courses During Black Friday! https://makepopmusic.com Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Explore Our Start-To-Finish Production Course! https://bit.ly/3hWTpYI 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 Follow us on TikTok - https://tinyurl.com/4k5c25vf ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 www.tiktok.com/saucetinhull https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 13 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 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: 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 Essential 49 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 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 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Producer Principles Dark Pop is our 20 hour, 45 lesson, start to finish course that will dive into everything you need to know in order to make a release ready dark pop song like artists such as Chase Atlantic, Blackbear, Tate McRae, PLVTINUM, and Chris Grey. We cover every step of the process from writing, engineering, producing, arranging, editing, mixing, and mastering in real time. In this course we start by analyzing a project brief and references. We do an active listening session where we break down the references, and all of the elements that make an excellent Dark Pop track. In addition to all of the lessons, Producer Principles Dark Pop comes with a ton of course files including the full cubase session of the completed project, the stems and multi-tracks, my session templates for all major DAWs, the samples and presets that we used and created throughout the course, and much more. You can move through the course at your own pace, and return to it as often as you like. The course will never close, and you will never lose your progress. You have lifetime access to the course portal, modules and lessons, and course materials. However, once the course is completed, you’ll get a certificate of completion and you’ll have the opportunity to submit your own dark pop song to me for personalized feedback. Simply follow the submission guidelines in the final chapter of the course, and I will listen to your track and film a personalized, 10-20 minute feedback session on your track. This allows me to hear how you’re utilizing the information for the course, and find ways to offer extending advice, tips, or additional help to get your songs to the best they can be. Enroll Now!
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