Beginner
Music Production Basics for Beginners
In this series called music production basics, you will learn the fundamentals of music production in 21 articles. What is
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
17 oktober 2020
Beginner
Production Basics #5 – Melody
In part 3 of this production basics series we’ve talked about scales and in part 4 we’ve looked at intervals.
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
23 oktober 2020
Beginner
Production Basics #4 – Intervals
In part 3 of this series about music production basics, we’ve introduced the major scale and the names of the
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
16 oktober 2020
Beginner
Production Basics #3 – Major Scales
In the first two articles, we focussed on rhythm. In part 3 of this production basics series, we are getting
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
9 oktober 2020
Beginner
Production Basics #2 – Rhythm II
In part 1 of this production basics series, you were introduced to some of the terms used to describe rhythm.
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
2 oktober 2020
Beginner
Production Basics #1 – Rhythm I
This is the first part of a series about music production aimed at beginners. Learning to write and produce your
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
25 september 2020
Music Production
How to find high quality samples?
Every time I open up my sample library I get confronted with this never-ending list of drum samples. Sifting through
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
17 september 2020
Mastering
Can I master my own tracks?
Mastering is an art form that requires a deep technical understanding of analog and digital audio. Mastering is much more
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
21 augustus 2020
Mastering
Mastering with LANDR v.s. Mastering Myself
LANDR has been around for a while now and I finally decided to try it out for myself. I recently
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
14 augustus 2020
Mixing
What is fader riding?
Many people use compression to reduce the dynamic range of a track. A compressor is nothing more than an automated
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
26 juli 2020
Cubase
Why I love Expression Maps
I have heard numerous people talk about a function in Cubase called Expression Maps. I never really understood what it
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
22 juli 2020
Collaboration
Techniques for Collaborating Online
With lots of people affected by the Covid-19 virus, there is more need than ever for new music. Musicians and
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
1 mei 2020
Music Production
8 Creative Ways to use Distortion In Your Tracks
Distortion is something you usually want to avoid when recording. You don’t want to see those red lights blinking at
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
24 april 2020
Gear
Do I need a mixer in my studio?
A lot of recording studios have a mixer set-up in their control room. You know, those things with tons of
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
27 maart 2020
DJ
10 Tips To Craft The Best DJ Mix
DJ mixing is an art. You need to master the skill with consistent practice and learn from each performance. Adopting
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
20 maart 2020
Synthesis
Starting out with Eurorack Modular Synthesis Part 3 – Patching
This is the last part of the series on how I made my first DIY Eurorack setup. In Part 1
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
18 maart 2020
Synthesis
Starting out with Eurorack Modular Synthesis Part 2 – Building
Part-1 of this modular journey series was about orientating myself into a new modular world. In this part, I’m going
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
14 februari 2020
Synthesis
Starting out with Eurorack Modular Synthesis Part 1 – Planning
I have always been intrigued by Eurorack or modular synthesizers in general. The ability to pick and choose your own
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
27 januari 2020
Music Production
Producing music with foley
Foley is an artform where ordinary sounds are recreated in the studio. Things like footsteps, opening, and closing doors, moving
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
4 december 2019
Interview
Interview with Rinze Hofstee about Collaboration
My graduation research project from the HKU was about collaboration methods for applied music productions. During my research, I interviewed
Melvin Rijlaarsdam
26 oktober 2019
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