How to Make a Beat – Practical Guide
What you need to create beats: equipment and steps to follow, with examples for rap and trap beats!
Music Production Tutorials
Tutorials on music production. Articles with tips to improve the sound of your productions while recording in a home studio.
In this section of the GuitarRec blog you will find articles with information about the main programs to record and edit music, mix and master on your own (DAWs), recording techniques, free plugins, as well as tips and recording studio routines for any of the stages of a music production.
Remember that if you need professional help with any aspect related to your production (mixing, mastering, instrumentation), you can hire an online music producer here.
Tutorials and Articles on Music Production, Software, and Audio Plugins
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Pros and Cons of Using Instrumental Beats in Songwriting
We analyze the main pros and cons of using instrumental beats (free or paid) for your songs.
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Mastering Tips and Common Mistakes (by Tomi Pérez)
Tomi Pérez, mixing and mastering engineer with 14 gold records and 22 platinum, shares his secrets about MASTERING! A must-read!
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Free Virtual Instruments – Must-Haves! (The Best Freeware VSTi)
Discover the best FREE Virtual Instruments! A curated selection of must-have VSTi for professional music production.
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Guide to Video Tutorials on Music Production
Free tutorials on music production and composition. A free course with articles and videos to help you compose and produce music by GuitarRec Studio.
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Best DAWs for Music Production
Complete guide to the best DAWs on the market: workflow, price, and which musical style each one works best for. Find yours and start producing today.
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Vocal Production and Voice Mixing Tutorial: Pro Tips
Step-by-step tutorial on how to professionally produce and mix VOCALS in your song.
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50 Music Production Tips – Produce Like a PRO!
50 tips for music production, featuring essential advice, resources to inspire you, and techniques to improve every aspect of your music production process.
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Discover the 7 Phases of Music Production
In this article, you’ll discover the main features and details of each phase or stage of professional music production.
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The Best Free Plugins [Over 100 VSTs to Download]
Discover the best FREE VST, AU, and AAX effect plugins essential for producing music in your home studio. OVER 100 options! Updated.
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The 9 Best Free Drum Loops You Can’t Use in Your Productions
Discover 9 of the most iconic drum samples/loops in history. Download them looped and start learning with them today!
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Understanding the Differences Between Mixing and Mastering
Mixing vs. Mastering: We explain the differences and details of these two key processes in music production.
