In the ever-evolving landscape of music production, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as both a boon and a curse, shaping the industry in unprecedented ways. As we delve into this dynamic relationship, it becomes evident that AI’s influence is a double-edged sword for music producers and sound engineers. <Navigating the Impact of AI on Music Production> […]
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In the ever-evolving landscape of music production, guitar plugins and virtual instruments (VSTs) have become indispensable tools for both guitarists and producers. These digital counterparts to traditional amplifiers and effects pedals offer unparalleled versatility, convenience, and creative potential. In this blog, we’ll dive into some of the most popular and powerful guitar plugins available, including
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Producing music on a budget is not only possible but also a creative challenge that can lead to some incredible results. Whether you’re just starting your music production journey or looking to cut costs, here are some tips and strategies to help you produce music on a budget: GRAY SPARK AUDIO Step no. 1 Free
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The digital age has revolutionized the landscape of music production, providing endless possibilities for creativity and innovation. In this blog, we’ll explore the emerging trends and cutting-edge innovations that are shaping the future of music production. From advanced technologies to new creative approaches, let’s dive into the exciting developments that every music producer should watch.
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Music has been a significant part of human culture since ancient times, and over the years, it has undergone several transformations, from classical music to jazz, rock, pop, and electronic dance music. However, in recent times, a trend has emerged in the music industry, where artists rely heavily on sample packs and samples to produce
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As a music producer, there is nothing more frustrating than facing a creative block. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, we all struggle with getting stuck in our creative process. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can use to overcome a creative block in music production. In this blog, we’ll explore some of
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Marketing on digital platforms is becoming a necessary and unskippable step for any independent artist. So what are the best music marketing strategies for musicians and songwriters? Being a musician or composer can often mean taking on many new roles. As creating and performing your original music remains at the top of your to-do list,
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Is it even worth going to a recording studio in 2022 when you have the luxury for recording everything in your bedroom or so you thinkStudios are fun. They usually have nice and cozy interiors, nice people (if people aren’t welcoming and nice the studio would have a hard time running), big screens, nice shiny
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5 Common Mistakes While Recording Blog With the flexibility of digital music production, it can be easy to think of tracking as a relatively unimportant step in the music recording process. If your sound is largely dependent on digital processing, why bother with small details like microphone placement or preamp selection? Aren’t these considerations just
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In this blog we would like to revisit one of our Beyond The Live Room podcast episodes with Priyanka Khimani, co-founder & partner at Anand & Anand & Khimani, a leading law firm in Mumbai.Priyanka has from the onset of her career successfully handled a number of high-profile matters and is known to have represented
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6 Silly Soundproofing Myths to Avoid – Blog, Believe it or not, there are so many ridiculously silly “soundproofing methods” circulating the internet that I thought why not write a blog about one to educate people as to what works and what is a lie. Some of these products are being sold on amazon at
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About betting on the future, remember those days when people like you and me used to actually BUY music? Waiting for the local Music store to bring in that cassette of the Artists you’ve heard about from a friend or a new album of an artist that you have been waiting to listen to? Waiting
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No. 1 When did you know that you’re going to become an Audio Engineer? Tell us a bit about your journey? I always had an interest towards Sound, be it live engineering or sound design. I was into DJing in my 8th standard and probably one of the youngest DJs here in Pune/Mumbai. This is
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So in order for us to completely understand the answer to this question, we need to first understand how the ear works. Let’s breakdown how the ear works in an extremely simple way. We won’t dive too much into the intricacies of the individual parts of the ear, but just how they function and what
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This post here (albeit a short one) is a breakdown of an interesting discussion that I had with one of my students. His question was simply put just this “ Why do so many old records have emotion, but all of the newer recorded stuff lack this feel?” Playing Live almost seems to bring out
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So you like making music in your bedroom? You’re a DJ or a singer-songwriter and are looking to take this interest in music to the next step? Well most students who are looking to get into the field of sound are novices in either music or film, who are looking to find their niche in
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There’s still a lot of things that people don’t know about “Mastering” but it has now become a term that gets clubbed with Mixing and has a certain mystery around it. Mastering has somehow gained the reputation of the final process in the post-production chain that will fix all the mistakes that go in the
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I’m writing this post to tell you guys about something that we overlook often on a daily basis until it’s too late, today I will discuss with you guys some tips that I believe audio engineers should keep a lookout for to protect their most valuable assets as an Audio Engineer. YOUR EARS. Here are
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This is a common dilemma I’ve seen in students before they join the audio engineering course. If you’re in the same boat, this blog can hopefully give you some much needed perspective. Unfortunately, I’ve seen a lot of Audio Engineering and Sound Engineering Courses push students interested in Music, towards Sound Engineering. The argument for
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No. 1 Pink Floyd: The Wall Produced by the legendary Alan Parsons, this is one of my all-time favorite albums of all time. Why: Iconic Sound Design and approach to an album style, this album will be heard for years to come. The way the songs come together sonically is so amazing to hear. No.
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If someone asks me THE one tip/trick that I would recommend to get better at Recording & Mixing Skills, my answer would be: “PRACTICE”. Yes, we all have heard it, but yet some of you out there find it hard to get down to actually practicing your recording and mixing skills.Today let’s talk about some
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We are really glad to hear that you are interested to join Gray Spark Audio & Sound Engineering Academy. We often get enquiries from different parts of the country, and prospective students have many doubts about our application process. Here’s a short piece that clearly explains our admission process: Admissions for the year of 2023-24
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