Rock Radio Style Types
Here are the most common rock radio formats and when to use them: Active Rock Use this if the song is:• Guitar-driven• High energy• Modern rock sound• Similar to newer hard rock bands Active Rock is common on commercial FM rock stations. Mainstream Rock Use this if it sounds:• Classic rock-influenced• Guitar-forward• Traditional rock structure• […]
How to Properly Register Your Song to Get Paid for Radio Airplay
Make Sure Your Song Is Structured Correctly Before Sending It to Radio If you are the songwriter, recording artist, and publisher of your music, you must structure everything correctly before sending your song to radio stations. Proper registration ensures you are eligible to collect royalties if your song receives airplay. This guide explains exactly how […]
Compression on Rhythm Guitar when Mixing Live Band
Compression can definitely be useful on rhythm guitars! The key is knowing when and how much to use. Here’s why and how you might want to apply compression to rhythm guitar: Why Use Compression on Rhythm Guitar? Control Dynamics: Rhythm guitars often have varying dynamics, with some notes being louder than others. Compression helps to […]
Compression for Mixing Bass Guitar When Mixing Live Band
Compression is highly recommended for bass guitar, and it’s one of the most common tools used in shaping bass tone for a mix. Here’s why you would use it, how to set it up, and when it’s appropriate: Why Use Compression on Bass Guitar? Control Dynamics: Bass guitars often have wide dynamic ranges, especially in […]
Important Music Frequencies
Music frequencies are the backbone of audio production, instrument design, and sound engineering. Understanding the frequency ranges of different instruments and vocals helps musicians, audio engineers, and producers create balanced mixes, capture the full sonic spectrum, and optimize recordings for both live and studio settings. Frequencies describe how often a wave or signal repeats over […]