Common questions about music production software Is professional music production software expensive? Professional music production software can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Many producers build their workflow gradually by combining free tools
Sometimes you finish a mix and everything about it is great – but there’s still something missing. It needs some life; it needs some movement; it needs that extra something special. Finding that little bit
Developer the Usual Suspects has officially released JE-8086, their free Roland JP-8080 emulation for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The Usual Suspects announced plans to release a Roland JP-8080 emulation a while back, and as expected,
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Ever listened to a track that feels like it’s racing forward — only to find it’s sitting at 100 BPM?That’s not magic. It’s psychological motion — the art of using rhythm, layering, and dynamics to
In the world of music production, one of the secrets to a signature sound lies in sample flipping. While many producers chop samples, top-tier producers utilize creative sampling techniques that result in truly original sounds.Sample
2025 was wild. Is the music business finally changing for good? In this solo edition of Bobby Owsinski’s Inner Circle, I break down the most important developments across music, audio, and tech in 2025. From
Soft Loop Audio has released Harmonic Echo, a free generative MIDI delay plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux. I was contacted by the developer behind Soft Loop Audio about this release, and instantly loved the concept.
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Most producers think loudness comes from pushing limiters harder.But true loudness — the kind that feels powerful, wide, and energetic — has surprisingly little to do with LUFS numbers. Your ears don’t measure loudness objectively.They