Gaming
Press Start to Continue: Your Quest Into Video Game Music
From jazz degrees to Star Wars: Andrew Karboski's story opens the secret doors into game music—and why composers might be knocking on the wrong ones.
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Best Music Apps to Try in 2025: Part II. Collaboration, Networking & Music Curation
In this article series, we're looking at music software across different categories. Part II is focused on collaboration, networking, and music curation apps.
Culture
Fanfiction Goes Vocal: How AI Voice Cloning Helps Fandoms Grow
Why is fanfiction so popular? How does the rise of AI voice cloning change the fandom? (And can you go to jail for it?)
Music Making & Production Tips
How to Sample Songs Legally And Creatively in Your Beats
Sampling is like building with musical LEGO blocks: you take a small piece of music, maybe a drum pattern, a guitar riff, or even someone singing, and use it as part of your new song. Let's see how it's done!
KTDJ Explains
Chart Toppers or Heart Stoppers: What Is Good Music?
In a world flooded with playlists and yet another viral today-only music sensation, is “good” music just a numbers game—or something deeper that goes way beyond trends and time?
Opinion
The Best DJs in 2025 Don’t Just Hit Play—Here’s What Separates the Pros from the Posers
"Over the years, I saw what separates the good from the great, and it’s more than the gear."
Music Making & Production Tips
How to Record & Process Vocals At Home: Your Guide to Studio Vocals in a Home Studio
Essential tips, from choosing a mic to mastering the basics, for great studio sound on a budget.
Music Marketing
How to Use Short-Form Videos to Grow Your Instagram & Promote Music
Does anyone share photos on Instagram these days?
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Music
What Is Music Metadata & Why Should You Care About It? [Guest Column]
Just like a birth certificate, metadata comes in handy quite often in a track’s life and should be as accurate as possible.
Music Marketing
How to Trailerize Your Music to Boost Your Career & Make Additional Income as a Musician
Have you ever noticed how the music in trailers feels so powerful, even when it’s a song you already know? That’s what trailerization does.
KTDJ Explains
Mono vs Stereo: Which Is Best For Your Mix?
The best engineers know that great stereo mixes start with solid mono foundations. Grab the tools to make that happen.
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9 Best Music Production & Promotion Apps to Try in 2025. Part I
In this article series, we're looking at multiple music apps across different categories. Part I is dedicated to production & promotion software that caught out attention this year.