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Being a music producer can often be a rollercoaster of emotions. The highs and lows are real, and sometimes it feels like we’re getting nowhere. Have you ever sat down to make music a few days on the run and inspiration just doesn’t strike? Don’t…

While the end seems to be in sight for many of us, a significant portion of the world is still under different levels of Covid restrictions. Night clubs are closed and social interactions are limited, and while being locked inside can seem like a dream…

No matter what genre you are making, everyone likes to have some vintage warmth in their tracks. Even if it’s extremely subtle, this technique can add depth to your mix downs and make your tracks come alive. Here are some tips we’ve learnt over the…

To coincide with their brand new release ‘Cornetto’ lead singer Jess Beck has provided us with some FREE vocal samples for you to use in your own productions.   Click HERE to sign up to download the vocals.   ‘Cornetto’ is the Aussie quartet’s fifth…

Workflow is a key element for anyone creating, whether it’s music production, writing a book, filming, editing, photography, you name it. A solid flawless workflow doesn’t only make getting the job done much faster but it also allows you to become more creative. When an…

Having joined forces with the music industry giant Mousse T., Sample Tools by Cr2 is proud to present the next colossal sample pack in our exclusive Artist series. Having released his first sample pack over 25 years ago, he’s taken to the studio to create…

Sample Tools by Cr2 presents to you ST2 In Session, a brand new series consisting of exclusive Q&A’s with featured artists. ST2 In Session is especially designed to give you a deeper insight into how artists go about their productions, and how they cope with obstacles…

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the music industry, in particular the live sector, and this has greatly influenced the way the public consumes music. People don’t (or at least shouldn’t) go to parties anymore, live events…

Serum by Xfer Records is undoubtedly one of the most popular and most powerful digital synthesisers on the market at the moment. While it is one of the most versatile soft synths out there, it is also one of the most complex. With endless wavetables…