Posts Tagged ‘information’

La mesa de trabajo de Mage – Episodio 1: Mezcla dinámica

Posted by Pixel Guy

Artículo original de Dan from Techno Mage. Traducción al español por Pixel Guy.

Bienvenidos a La mesa de trabajo de Mage, una mini serie en la que hablaré de varios temas relacionados con la producción de audio; desde los secuenciadores (o trackers), hasta las DAW —y todo lo que haya en medio—. Mientras que puede ser que el material no siempre pueda ser aplicado directamente por ti, la meta de cada episodio es presentar técnicas de producción en una manera amplia y universalmente aplicable. En resumen: deberá de haber algo para casi cualquiera que trabaje con audio. Para la entrega inaugural, daremos un vistazo a cómo puedes utilizar la automatización para crear una mezcla refinada que evolucione a través del curso de tu canción.

Episodio 1: Mezcla dinámica

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The Mage’s Workbench – Episode 1: Dynamic Mixing

Posted by Dan from Techno Mage

Welcome to The Mage’s Workbench, a mini-series which tackles various audio production topics spanning from trackers to DAWs (and everything in between). While the material may not always apply directly to you, the goal of each episode is to present production techniques in a broad, universally applicable fashion. In short, there should be something here for nearly everyone that works with audio. For the inaugural installation, we’re going to take a look at how you can use automation to craft a polished mix that evolves throughout the course of your song.

Episode 1: Dynamic Mixing

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Leveling Up Your Artistic Identity – Episode V: Know Thyself

Posted by Dan from Techno Mage

Generally speaking, the most measurable and gratifying progress will surface when focusing on specific, actionable tasks. The less nebulous your goals, the more feasibly they can be achieved. That being said, it can sometimes be necessary to grapple with less tangible concepts. Amidst the throes of artistic development, it’s not uncommon to encounter feelings of self-doubt, inspirational drought, and mental fatigue. If this sounds familiar, some well-deserved ‘me time’ may be long overdue. While many of us might hesitate to pump the brakes for some healthy introspection, a quick self-diagnostic will help to keep your spirits high and your mind sharp.

Leveling Up Your Artistic Identity

Art by Melissa Butler

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Leveling Up Your Artistic Identity – Episode IV: Cornering Your Market

Posted by Dan from Techno Mage

For many, the term ‘marketing’ can have an unsavory connotation – especially when applied to their own work. If this describes you, it’s time to reevaluate. While there are plenty of entities that use marketing as a means to questionable ends, we have to remember that marketing is merely a tool. Rather than look at marketing as a way to ‘control and manipulate people,’ think of it as a way to optimize the presentation of your work and ensure that it gets put in front of latent superfans. Previously, we looked at how to establish a series of themes and aesthetics that make up your ‘brand.’ Truthfully, that only covers half of the equation. The other half deals less with the nuance of identity and more with logistics. Now that you have a good idea of what to put into the world, we’re going to postulate how you plan to put it out there.

Leveling Up Your Artistic Identity

Art by Melissa Butler

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Leveling Up Your Artistic Identity – Episode III: Logos 101

Posted by Dan from Techno Mage

First impressions are paramount wherever your music is concerned. While your work should indeed speak for itself, it’s just as important that your music is packaged and presented in a compelling way. Something as subtle as a logo can serve as an entry point to your music. In this episode, we’re going to explore a few ways to develop a cohesive visual aesthetic. With this groundwork in place, you’ll be able to communicate the full breadth of your artistic vision…all without having to say a single word!

Leveling Up Your Artistic Identity
Art by Melissa Butler
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Leveling Up Your Artistic Identity – Episode II: Putting Pen to Paper

Posted by Dan from Techno Mage

Like many worthwhile ventures, cultivating a music project is an ongoing act of passion and deliberation. Many good ideas often become great ideas as a result of thoughtful iteration. Last time, we touched on this topic specifically as it relates to your artist or band name. If you’re totally amped about your project name and are itching to put that name to work, this episode is for you! We’re going to bulk up your to-do list with some very important action items: locking down your moniker, saving a seat for yourself on distribution platforms, and drafting an effective artist biography.

Leveling Up Your Artistic Identity
Art by Melissa Butler
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