All posts by Mikey Backpack

Why It’s the Perfect Time to Learn Music Production

Why It’s the Perfect Time to Learn Music Production What does learning music production have to offer that other investments may not? Well, plenty! We’re to tell you all about the hidden benefits to an education in music production you probably aren’t aware of. Continue below to see what we’re talking about! su_divider top=”no” size=”1″ Transferable Skills     With all the uncertainty in the world right now, your first thought may not be to spend money on larger expenses. Investing in education of any sort, especially music production, may seem at odd’s end. Guess again. Investing in music production education is EXACTLY the thing you should do. There are so many benefits that extend beyond the immediate knowledge you’ll gain. You’ll learn all about music theory, rhythm, songwriting, sound design, performing, and engineering, each of which will help you develop skills that you can bring into other areas of …

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Recording at Home – How to Choose a Microphone

Recording at Home – How to Choose a Microphone It’s time for another Beat Lab Blog Series! In this series of articles, we’ll be covering topics focusing on recording at home. Though most of the world seems to be handling the COVID pandemic well enough to beat lockdown, here in sunny California many of us are back inside. As long as we are why not share some tips on the recording process? In this article, we’ll cover one of the basics of recording from anywhere, choosing a microphone! There are many styles and options when it comes to microphones, and we’ll break down the basics for you. We’ll share some links to options sold on Amazon, if you happen to purchase via any of those links we’ll earn a small commission which will help us beat this large economic downturn. Carry on below! su_divider top=”no”     So, you want …

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FeelYourSound ChordPotion 2 – Generate Fresh MIDI Ideas!

ChordPotion 2 – Generate Fresh MIDI Ideas! Feel Your Sound is back with a new chord composition tool called ChordPotion 2. In case you haven’t seen our last article on them, check it out for some more background! ChordPotion is a MIDI plug-in that transforms incoming chord notes into entirely new phrases, rhythmic chords, and melodies using its algorithmic AI. It’s mighty powerful, and handy as heck.   su_youtube_advanced url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSxJ5x7EImI” width=”400″ height=”200″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes”   su_box title=”ChordPotion2 Rating: 8/10″ style=”glass” box_color=”#333333″ su_row su_column size=”1/2″ Pros: – Versatile collection of variation presets + banks – MIDI export – Straightforward interface, easy to use /su_column su_column size=”1/2″ Cons: – Limited visual feedback – Variations names provide limited explanation of the pattern preset /su_column su_divider top=”no” divider_color=”#d2d2d2″ size=”1″ ChordPotion 2 is a wonderful addition to the FeelYourSound lineup. Get your copy here for $49 USD. /su_row /su_box   Breakdown     ChordPotion2 is …

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Teacher Spotlight | Yeuda Ben-Atar | Head of Education

Teacher Spotlight | Yeuda Ben-Atar | Head of Education Hello again! We’re back for another Teacher Spotlight article focusing on one of our own instructors. Not only is he the best music production teacher in Los Angeles, but in the entire music business. It’s time for you to get to know Ableton’s best-kept secret: Yeuda Ben-Atar. For those who know Yeuda, we swear by his curriculum, teaching style, and how he can turn anyone who’s truly passionate about music, and hard-working, into a SUPER producer. He’s the man who’s worked with countless artists such as Skrillex, Flying Lotus, and Ed Sheeran. Today we’ll point the spotlight towards one of the best Ableton Certified Trainers in the world, your next production mentor. su_divider top=”no” Yeuda Ben-Atar is the CEO, Founder, and Head of Education of Beat Lab Academy. He is a producer, performer, and music educator based in Los Angeles, California. …

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FREE MaxforLive Workshop – Hosted by Side Brain Sponsored by Ableton

FREE MaxforLive Workshop – Hosted by Side Brain Sponsored by Ableton Beat Lab Academy founder and Head of Education SideBrain recently hosted a FREE MaxforLive Workshop. In it, he covered many of the awesome ways MaxforLive can expand your Ableton Live use. Watch the workshop for FREE below. Originally posted on SideBrain.net.   su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/435936107″ width=”780″ title=”SideBrain MaxforLive Workshop”   su_divider top=”yes” Recommended Modules su_row su_column size=”1/3″/su_column su_column size=”1/3″/su_column su_column size=”1/3″/su_column /su_row su_button url=”https://beatlabacademy.com/modules” style=”ghost” background=”#303133″ color=”#303133″ size=”12″ wide=”yes” center=”yes” radius=”20″ icon_color=”#303133″ class=”custombuttonsyeuda”Beat Lab Modules/su_button su_button url=”https://beatlabacademy.com/blog/” style=”ghost” background=”#303133″ color=”#303133″ size=”12″ wide=”yes” center=”yes” radius=”20″ icon_color=”#303133″ class=”custombuttonsyeuda”Back to Blog/su_button

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Accusonus ERA Bundle UPDATED – Repair Audio Like a Pro

Accusonus ERA Bundle UPDATED – Repair Audio Like a Pro Accusonus has brought to you the ERA Bundle Pro 4, an UPDATED version of their audio repair bundle. The bundle includes six plugins made for simple yet professional audio repair. Each plugin has a simple design and streamlined interface. The standard ERA Bundle comes with one-knob plugins, and with Pro, you get ERA D. This is an update to a previous article covering the Era D Pro Bundle. In this article, we’ll go over the features of each plugin and describe its workflow. Most of the plugins have received a facelift for their interfaces and improved software. We will cover the newest addition – De-Esser Pro – more in-depth. Continue below to learn more! LIMITED TIME OFFER: Until July 31st, anyone who buys any of the Accusonus audio repair tools (from the ERA 4 Bundle Standard) will get another plugin …

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