Mixea: Online Mastering That Gets Your Track Release-Ready Fast
Mastering is the final stretch between “this mix is done” and “this record sounds consistent everywhere”—from studio monitors to earbuds, cars, and the tiny Bluetooth speaker that somehow rules your life. Mixea positions itself as a quick, online mastering solution: upload your track, choose a vibe, and export a polished…
Free Bass VST Plugins That Actually Deliver
Finding a truly good free bass VST is easy… until you realize “bass” can mean two completely different worlds: Realistic electric bass instruments (played like a bassist) Bass synths (sub, 808, Reese, techno rumbles, wobble, growl) The smartest free setup is usually one realistic bass + one synth bass. Below…
The Perfect Starter Pack for Beatmaking & Music Production (2026)
Starting beatmaking in 2026 is both easier and more overwhelming than ever. You can build a full production setup without spending a cent—but only if you choose the right tools and avoid the “download everything, finish nothing” trap. This article gives you a complete, beginner-proof starter pack: the best free…
Free MIDI Arpeggiator: The Fastest Way to Add Movement to Any Chord
A MIDI arpeggiator takes the notes you hold (a chord, a scale, even a single note) and re-triggers them in a pattern—up, down, random, gated, synced to tempo—so you get instant motion without manually programming a piano roll for an hour. It’s the shortcut behind countless house plucks, trance riffs,…
How to Progress Fast in Music Production
A Workflow That Actually Works (and a Hard Drive That Doesn’t Scare You) In 2026, the biggest obstacle to getting good at beatmaking isn’t talent, gear, or even time. It’s friction. Friction is the invisible tax you pay every time you can’t find your samples, every time your sessions start…
Free Orchestral VSTs
If you’re looking for “free orchestral VSTs,” the best results usually come from free orchestral libraries that run inside free players (Kontakt Player, SINEplayer, SFZ players, Decent Sampler). That’s not a loophole — it’s how most orchestral instruments exist in 2025. Once you set up the right players, you’ll have…
Quick-Start Foundations: How to Begin Music Production & Beatmaking in 2026
Starting music production in 2026 is easier than ever to enter—and harder than ever to focus. The tools are powerful, affordable, and everywhere. So the real challenge isn’t “Can I produce?” It’s “Can I build a simple setup and a repeatable workflow that actually leads to finished beats?” This guide…
The Best Free Guitar VSTs (2026-Ready) — Instruments, Amps, IRs, and a Pro Workflow
Free guitar plugins used to mean “toy sound, real pain.” Not anymore. In 2026, you can build a seriously mix-ready guitar chain for exactly €0—whether you’re programming guitars from MIDI or recording a real guitar DI into your DAW. This expert selection covers: Virtual guitars (MIDI instruments) Amp sims (for…
Saturation Explained: Warmth, Harmonics, and “Louder Without Louder”
Saturation is one of the fastest ways to make a mix feel richer, louder, and more “finished” without actually turning anything up. It’s also one of the fastest ways to turn a clean production into a crispy disaster. The difference is understanding what saturation really does: harmonics + soft clipping…
