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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here are five must-haves when you spend most of your time in the Studio. Tip number five is extra important!

As songwriters, we revolve around a few topics that evoke our strongest emotions. We write about what engages us and our desire is for other people to recognize and be moved.

Sometimes you lose the inspiration you had when you first wrote a song. Then it becomes unexpectedly difficult to finish it. This is not unusual in itself and happens to everyone from time to time.

Everyone who works in creative professions has their days when creativity is bubbling and the creative process moves faster than a duracell rabbit on energy drinks. Equally, these people will have days when the creative wheels stop turning, and everything around them probably feels dull and uninspired.

In this article, we'll talk about dynamics and how you can effectively use effects like compression and gating to make your productions as awesome as possible!

Music theory is becoming an increasingly rare skill for many songwriters and producers today," the older generation is often heard to say. Music theory is a piece of cake for some music makers while others feel it is like trying to learn quantum physics.

The term "music producer" means different things to different people. Some consider themselves musicians, some engineers, some are remixers. So what does a music producer actually do?