Stuck wondering what plugins to use to begin your mix? Here’s a simple breakdown of the top 10 stock plugins you need to know like the back of your hand for better control, creativity, and sonics in your tracks. FL Studio comes with a ton of stock plugins ideal for crafting pro-level mixes. Let's dive into the 10 best stock plugins focused purely on mixing, starting with the undisputed GOAT, Soundgoodizer. 10. Soundgoodizer Soundgoodizer is a simple yet powerful plugin that applies subtle saturation and EQ to instantly make your sounds pop. It has four easy-to-use presets that are great for adding warmth,...

The Best 5 Ways to Sidechain Kick and Bass Looking for ways to clean up your mix's low end? Or maybe you are wondering why your kick and bass are ten times louder than the rest of your track when you do the car test. Well, here are the top 5 methods you can use today, to sidechain your kick and bass for a punchier, more polished mix and feel. 5. Dynamic EQ Sidechaining Dynamic EQ sidechaining is perfect for targeting specific frequencies where your kick and bass clash. With a plugin like FabFilter Pro-Q 3, you can sidechain just...

Vocal recordings are a crucial element in modern music, and ensuring that they sound as good as possible is a top priority in the production process. Vocal presets are pre-made processing settings designed to enhance or alter the sound of a vocal recording, and they can be a valuable tool in achieving a polished and professional-sounding vocal track. In this blog, we'll dive into the basics of vocal presets and how to use them in music production. What are Vocal Presets? Vocal presets are a collection of processing settings that have been pre-configured to achieve a specific sound or effect...

Vocal recordings are the centerpiece of most modern music, and a crucial element in determining the success of a track. In the music production process, it's essential to get the vocals sounding as good as possible. That's where vocal presets come in. Vocal presets are pre-made processing settings designed to enhance or alter the sound of a vocal recording. They can include equalization (EQ), compression, reverb, and other effects, and are intended to be used as a starting point for further adjustments. Here are the top benefits of using vocal presets in music production: Time-saving: Vocal presets save time by...

Let's face it... One of the main reasons you’re doing music is because you hope to one day go full-time with it.  I don’t blame you. Imagine how relaxed you’d feel not having to wake up at 5 am every day to go to work and instead waking up whenever you want and working on music.  That’s called freedom my friend and guess what? Being a full-time musician is totally achievable but not in the way you think it is.  You’re not just going to randomly blow up and have millions of people streaming your music daily. Sure that can...