The Renegade Producer Blog
The Renegade Producer Blog below is for independent music producers and musicians.
Here you find the latest site updates, random music production and business tips, ideas, videos and other interesting tidbits.
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Go loopy with 20% off at Loopmasters...
New samples and loops never fail to get the creative juices flowing in the studio. If you're like me you know that one can never have enough quality samples and loops. This is one area of music production where you want quality and quantity.
Now, you most likely know by now that, when it comes to loops and samples, Loopmasters has what you need. You'll find most genres covered and the top sample labels all available at LM.com.
I'm chuffed to bits to offer you 20% off your Loopmasters.com order until December 1, 2012.
Here's how to claim your discount:
Copy the code below...
... and hop on over to Loopmasters via the RenegadeProducer.com affiliate link to order the packs you want...
Enter the code when you check out to get your 20% off right now!
Important: The above code is valid for one use per customer until December 1, 2012 so use it before that date to make sure you don't miss out on the discount.
Free Music Production Ebook - Stay creative, stay fresh...
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Electronic music producers rejoice!
Tom Cosm has released a new ebook called "Ten ways to keep the creative juices flowing" in which he provides you with 10 great techniques for staying sparkly fresh.
This is a quick read with quotes from Opiuo, Hedflux, Mr. Bill, Sensient and Zen Mechanics and other top producers.
So, put the pro back in your productions right now via the link below. It's free as in beer though you can donate if you want to.
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Renegade Revamp!
You may have noticed that RenegadeProducer.com is undergoing some ch-ch-ch-ch-changes.
Yes, it's high time for a revamp and refresh. So, I'm working with a designer to improve the layout and pages.
Now, some funkiness may ensue as we transition so please bear with us. This should take no more than a day or two.
Expect some great new content to roll out soon!
All the best,
Marius
Pre-Production is the word, and the word is good...
OK, so some musicians can be all over the place when it comes to recording an album, and those who are often pay for it in more ways than one. Headless chickens!
Yes, disorganization can cost one dearly and that's why I recommend you read this article by Justin Colletti.
Justin shows you a smart and an insane way to get to the release of your album, and he's got it pretty much spot on. Check out the permalink below for the post "In Defense of Pre-Production" to avoid the insanity...
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Writing Music - 10 ways to improve your craft...
Discover ways to get better at writing music, especially when you're just starting out with songwriting...
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The State of the Music Industry...
This highly accurate comic which I found via @Innerviews on Twitter pretty much sums up the State of the "Music Industry".
Great for a chuckle.
Check it out now via the link below...
Musicians need a website
Thanks for mentioning HostBaby in your article, Marius. We talk to artists all the time about the differences between a self-hosted site vs. a social
Musician's Friend Coupon
Get discounts on music and studio equipment with a Musician's Friend Coupon ...
6 Free VST plugins worth the download...
Not all free VST plugins are created equal. Which ones should you get? Discover a few that make the cut in my books...
Renegade Randoms
Renegade Randoms are little bloglets in which I gather and post the articles and resources you may find useful.
So, here now are your Randoms for today...
1. Mixing tips...
4 Kick and Bass EQ tips for tighter mixes...
2. Google+ for musicians...
The Musicians Guide to Google +
3. Music business...
The Top 7 Things Independent Artists Do Wrong
4. Direct to fan...
Martin Frascogna: The 4 keys to D2F success
5. Win gear...
Win sE Gear Follow sE on Google+
Stay tuned for more Renegade Randoms coming your way soon!
Download: 10 Truths about making it in music...
Just a quick post to let you know about a free downloadable book for music creators.
This great little report from dottedmusic.com is a quick read and has the ideas you need to get in the right state of mind as an artist in the new music business.
Here's the link to the PDF file for you...
"10 Truths About Making It In Music" PDF
(Right-click on the link and select Save Link As.)
I found it a quick read with solid points about the new opportunities now available to musicians and music producers.
I hope you enjoy it!
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7 Home Recording Studio Changes That Can Improve Your Sound
Discover 7 basic changes you can make to get a better response from your home recording studio setup.
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Renegade Reviews: Music Book Reviews
Discover music book reviews of great books for music producers, musicians and home studio owners.
"Mixing, recording and producing techniques of the pros" by Rick Clark. Review.
Watch, listen or read my review of "Mixing, recording and producing techniques of the pros" by Rick Clark.
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Tune your room...
It's simple: You cannot mix when you cannot hear what you're working on.
You need to tune your room to get an accurate image when you listen back.
This quest can be more tricky than it seems at first glance as you probably know.
I found this episode of Pensado's Place which is great to watch should you want to tune your room for optimum monitoring.
Watch it right now below...
Samples and Loops - Grow Your Own Library
One can never have enough samples and loops. Discover 3 ways to grow your sample library...
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DMA1: Interesting New Audio Hub...
A promising new product has just come up on my radar.
What is it? A new magic sound box from the company Dark Matter Audio named the DMA1.
They call it a Smart Audio Hub and it can be used as a...
... multi-track recorder.
... effects processor.
... drum machine.
... sampler.
... looper.
... and more!
It will also allow you to download apps like you would with a phone and also has open architecture.
Check out the introduction video for more info...
It's not available yet and I couldn't see a price on the company web site so for now we'll just have to wait in anticipation. ;-)
Art without limits...
I found this great video where Steven Berkoff explains why art should have no limits. I think all artists should watch this talk. So, here it is for you...
Renegade Randoms
Renegade Randoms are little bloglets in which I gather and post the articles and resources you may find useful.
First, work. Here's a post with some great pointers for when you're working on your final mixdown...
A Mastering Engineer's Guide to Final Mixdown
On a lighter note, the musician community over at MTT has also been talking about making money this week. You know what that means...
... the debate got explosive!
Check out this Hypebot post which links to the main MTT articles.
And, last but not least, still on the topic of moolah. Is your music being played on Internet radio or other online channels? Are you registered with SoundExchange?
Have you collected your royalties? ;-)
Watch this...
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Have a massive week!
Record a drum set with just two mics...
You may not have enough mics. You may not have enough mic inputs. You may not want 21 drum tracks.
Fret not! Enter the Recorderman microphone technique...
... which allows you to record an entire small drum kit with just 2 mics.
Now, granted that won't get your tracks the Eddie Kramer sound and Metallica might frown down from up on high. Who cares, right? ;-)
It's still a sweet little ninja-skill for your recording bag of tricks.
Home Studio Rescue Videos
I just found some great home studio rescue videos created by the folks over at Rode. I thought you may like them.
Check out the first video and follow the link for the rest in the series, especially should you not have your home studio set up in optimal shape.
Music Business Newsletter: The Renegade Report
The music business newsletter for independent music artists and producers. Strategies, tips and ideas for your music-business-life.
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Renegade Randoms
Renegade Randoms are little bloglets in which I gather and post the articles and resources you may find useful.
You can suggest any useful article, post or resource to me by using the contact form which you can access right now in the menu to the left.
Article Randoms...
20 Alternative Ways To Create A Sustainable Career In Music.
How to Create an Indie Artist Profile on Apple's Ping Network.
Why Every Musician Should Use iTunes Ping.
Remember to sign up now for the RenegadeProducer.com RSS feed above the NavBar on the left should you want to know when I post new Randoms.
Renegade Randoms
Renegade Randoms are little bloglets in which I gather and post the articles and resources you may find useful.
You can suggest any useful article, post or resource to me by using the contact form which you can access right now in the menu to the left.
Article Randoms...
Interview: Jon Hopkins Talks Live, Studio Process, Habit, Instinct.
Improve Your Recordings and Mixes, on the Cheap.
Band Rehearsal Lessons From Prince.
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11 Music Production Tips For Newbies
Discover 11 music production tips you'll want to hear sooner rather than later...
David Byrne - Interesting TED Talk
You may enjoy this great talk in which David Byrne looks at the way we make music to suit the environments in which the music will be played.
The idea, while common sense when you think about it, has some interesting implications for how we make music.
Check it out...
Lefsetz on The Long Haul...
I was checking out some tweets while bouncing down a synth track when I came across this great post by Bob Lefsetz.
The post contains some excellent suggestions for musicians in the new music business. The two closing paragraphs sum it up nicely methinks...
"We're never going back to the sales figures of yore. Not because of theft' but because no one can get that kind of mindshare.
But you can get some traction. If you're willing to work really hard, continuously, always leading with your music." Bob Lefsetz
Click the link below now to read the full post. It's packed full of nutritious music business advice! ;-)
All the best,
Marius
Basic Home Recording Studio Guide
Music production at home is a viable choice with today's music technology. Start your home recording studio planning here, and then build the music lab of your dreams...
The Renegade Report - New issue!
Just a quick reminder to watch out for a new issue of The Renegade Report tomorrow at 1pm EST.
Sign up here now if you haven't done so yet.
All the best,
Marius
Twitter Lists for Musicians and Music Business People...
Do you want to follow musicians or music business
people on Twitter?
Just follow the two links below and click on the "Follow this list" button...
Music Business Tweeps Twitter List
Musicians Who Tweet Twitter List
So, there you have it! Hundreds of musicians and music business people at your fingertips.
All the best,
Marius van Dyk
Find Music Business Seminars In Your Area...
This page contains 6 ways for you to find music business seminars and conventions in your local area or field of speciality.
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Music Notation Software Suggestions
Discover some great music notation software for writing, composing and arranging music using music notation.
Digital Music Distribution: Tunecore Releases New Products...
Tunecore, the online digital music distribution service, has added some great new products to their range for musicians.
You can now upload unlimited songs to all 19 online stores for $46.99.
Alternatively, you can upload a single to all 19 stores for $9.99.
You'll find more information on the Tunecore site...
Get Your Music on iTunes for as Low as $9.99 at TuneCore
They've also added ringtone distribution which may be worth your while to look into...
Get Your Ringtone in the iPhone Ringtone Store with Tune Core
All the best,
Marius
Disclosure: This site gets a small commission when you purchase through the above links because of affiliation with Tunecore. Thank you in advance for your support!
