Articles & Guides on Music Production & Sound Engineering

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Zain Amin Zain Amin

What is game audio? Careers in game scoring and sound design

Game audio is a crucial part of how players experience and connect with computer games. In this article, we explain what game audio is, the difference between sound design and game scoring, common job roles in the field, and how to study game audio professionally through vocational and industry-specific education.

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Zain Amin Zain Amin

Study Music Production in Sweden: A Guide for International Students

Sweden has earned a global reputation as one of the world's most influential countries in music, sound production, and songwriting. In this guide, we explain why Sweden is a leading destination for international students, what you can expect from studying music production here, and how life and education in Stockholm compare to online alternatives.

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Sam Malmaci Sam Malmaci

How to become a music producer? Education, skills, and career path

Becoming a music producer means combining creativity with technical expertise to shape the sound of modern music. In this article, we explain what a music producer does, what skills are essential, why structured education can be a major advantage, and why studying music production in Sweden through international, campus-based programs is becoming an increasingly popular choice.

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Sam Malmaci Sam Malmaci

5 tips to make a better work sample

The length of music productions varies depending on the genre and purpose. Usually songs are 2-5 minutes. Pop songs are shorter, while rock and electronic songs can be longer. To lengthen a song, you can add more sections and use different themes or melodies. Make sure each part feels important. Repetition is also a method to lengthen songs.

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Sam Malmaci Sam Malmaci

Game Audio Producer & Sound Designer

We have been granted to start a new YH program, 'Game Audio Producer & Sound Designer'. This exciting and innovative program is a two-year full-time course and is the only one of its kind offered. We look forward to giving our students a unique opportunity to dive into the creative world of audio production and design for games.

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The difference between distortion, saturation and overdrive

What is a production without some warmth? Especially in today's digital environment, it is extremely effective to fake an analog and classic warmth in your songs. There are many competent plug-ins that simulate this warmth, but then it can be good to first know what the difference is between Distortion, Saturation and Overdrive.

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Mono and stereo mixing

In order to have mixes that work on the dance floor, on the radio or in any format, you need to know your mono and stereo information. This can often be difficult as it may not be something you immediately think about when producing.

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Sam Malmaci Sam Malmaci

Record labels, management & publishing: what's the difference?

The music industry can be perceived as confusing and difficult to understand for those who have not been established for a long time. It is an industry that is in the process of healing after a long period of upheaval, such as illegal downloading, which has meant that the major labels that were once numerous in quantity are now only a handful. Today, there are instead many smaller publishers, record companies and management.

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Sam Malmaci Sam Malmaci

Release music without a record label

If a record company doesn't take your music, there are a variety of ways to get your music out there anyway! However, it can be a bit tricky to know which is the best option so below we will list out some smart ways to release your music without a record label!

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Petra Marklund

When Petra Marklund chose to study music production with us, it changed the way she worked with music.

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Five tips on how to make awesome vowels

Recording and mixing vocals is a process that many new producers dread. Firstly, it requires more equipment than just producing in the box. Secondly, it requires a lot of knowledge to make the recorded vocals sound good with the rest of the song. What you have to understand is that vocals take a lot of time and energy to get right.

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Danny Saucedo on AP Academy

Pop star Danny Saucedo may not need much introduction, but for those of you who don't know him, he is truly a multi-talented performer. His journey as a pop artist, songwriter, singer and presenter goes all the way from Idol to Melodifestivalen and in between three albums, a bunch of hits and a Grammy. One of the stops on Danny's journey was training at AP Academy, and we took the opportunity to ask him a few questions during his time with us.

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Sam Malmaci Sam Malmaci

How to develop your unique sound

Finding your unique sound and brand doesn't just have to mean a great sound that you create or find. It can be something super original that everyone knows but that you make your own.

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Top 10 most important things to know as a producer

Writing about what is the most important thing for a producer to know is obviously subjective. We all have different ideas about what a producer should focus on the most and it also depends on what kind of producer you are.

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11 ways to optimize your Soundcloud Profile

As an artist and producer today, having a Soundcloud account to get your music out to the public is not exactly uncommon. We've listed 11 key points to consider to maximize the promotion and branding of your Soundcloud page.

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