Will Vance

Diffusion is different from other room treatments, such as absorption, because it helps liven up sound whereas treatment tends to stop it in its tracks (ideally for the better of course). But there are so many misconceptions about diffusion, that many newer producers tend to avoid it or remind ...Continue reading  » Read More

Mixed In Key recently released a new suite of plugins designed to make your time in the studio more effective. The Captain 5 Bundle includes five unique plugins that help generate musical ideas easily by working together to develop sketches quickly. Using these tools, you can write chord ...Continue reading  » Read More

The Big Muff sound is more familiar to you than you might expect, and despite its silly name, this thing packs a punch. The Big Muff line of guitar pedals is a fuzzbox guitar pedal produced in the heart of New York City by the company Electro-Harmonix. There have been a few different iterations of ...Continue reading  » Read More

Since 2012, House of Marley has been creating audio products with an eco-friendly focus. The company was created by Rohan Marley, who found his original success as a linebacker in college while at Miami. The company focuses on sustainability above all things, and while that has many benefits, it ...Continue reading  » Read More

Lately, I've heard more and more cannabis enthusiasts have been talking about 'live rosin,' many of whom are labeling it as the cannabis product that will change the industry forever. But will it? With so many different edibles, resins, rosins, and more being brought to market every day, it's ...Continue reading  » Read More

Music producers are always looking for a signature sound to set themselves apart. And while you indeed can find excellent ways to use VSTs or write chord progressions in a way unique to you, there is no faster way to set yourself apart than by combining things that shouldn't go together. One such ...Continue reading  » Read More

You think your music is good, but labels do not reply, artists stop responding, and you're not building the momentum your career needs.  So what should you do? You might get there eventually by getting feedback from random producers on Reddit or digging around for hours for the solution on ...Continue reading  » Read More

The guitar is one of the oldest stringed instruments known to humanity. And as such, we are naturally drawn to its timbres and tones. But not every music producer can be a mastermind on the six-string, which can be frustrating when you want to tap into its timeless tonality to use in your ...Continue reading  » Read More

The best thing about electronic dance music is that it can pull influences and inspiration from almost any other genre of music. As long as it's got a dance-friendly beat then it's safe to label it as dance music. And depending on the variations of influences, the end result can create some truly ...Continue reading  » Read More