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Music production blog, featuring in-depth articles, tutorials, plus personal reviews of music distributors and services such as DistroKid.
I made a royalty-free background music pack for content creators
I created a royalty-free background music pack for videos, podcasts, reels and creator projects. It includes six mastered…
Are Afro house sample and preset packs worth it?
Afro house packs can speed up your workflow and keep you inspired. Here’s my take on when they…
Best bass plugins for house music (melodic, deep and techno)
Discover the best bass plugins for house music, including melodic, deep and techno styles. I break down why…
Are melodic house MIDI packs worth it? (my honest take)
Are melodic house chord progression MIDI packs worth buying? I cover when they can help, how to use…
Best chord progressions for melodic house (that actually work)
Melodic house chord progressions that actually work, with real examples, workflow tips — and how I use MIDI…
Plugin Boutique vs buying direct — is Plugin Boutique legit?
Plugin Boutique is a well-established and legitimate plugin store — here’s how it compares to buying direct from…
Best music distributors for Beatport releases (my picks)
Looking to get your music on Beatport as an independent artist? DistroKid is my recommended choice based on…
Best DistroKid alternatives in 2026 (my honest picks)
Looking for a DistroKid alternative? Here’s my honest take after releasing music through DistroKid and SoundCloud for Artists…
Is Ditto Music legit? Is it worth it for independent artists?
An honest look at whether Ditto Music is legit and worth it for independent artists, based on my…
Best virtual synth for melodic house and techno (my top pick)
Why U-he Diva is my favourite virtual synth for melodic house and techno, how I use it in…
Best melodic house and techno courses for producers in 2026
My recommended melodic house and techno courses for producers, based on the platforms and classes that helped me…
DistroKid vs Ditto — which distributor should you choose?
As an independent artist, I break down what you need to know about both music distributors and see…
Best Diva presets for melodic house and techno (my top 3)
My selection of the best Diva preset packs for melodic house and techno, focusing on the packs I…
Best music distributors for indie artists in 2026
Looking for the best music distributor in 2026? Here’s an honest comparison of the top options for indie…
Native Instruments Strummed Acoustic review: is it still worth it?
Is Session Guitarist Strummed Acoustic still worth using in 2026? My honest review, plus the pros and cons…