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How to get an Official Artist Channel on YouTube via DistroKid

How to get a YouTube Official Artist Channel via DistroKid

Getting an Official Artist Channel on YouTube helps you present your music professionally — here’s how I set…
Waves CLA Guitars plugin for DAWs and music producers

Waves CLA Guitars pros and cons (my honest review)

Is Waves CLA Guitars a plugin worth buying? Here’s what you need to know from my experience as…
Waves CLA Vocals pros and cons, my honest review

Waves CLA Vocals pros and cons (my honest review)

CLA Vocals was one of the first plugins I bought. Here’s what you need to know, and whether…
The best plugins for melodic house: Diva, ShaperBox, Soothe2 and Crystallizer

Best plugins for melodic house music production in 2026

Here’s my ultimate list of the four top VSTs and plugins I use for making melodic house in…
Cableguys ShaperBox - pros and cons (my honest review)

Cableguys ShaperBox pros and cons (my honest review)

I use ShaperBox 3 in almost all of my productions. Here’s everything you need to know about it…
Is DistroKid worth it for beginners?

Is DistroKid worth it for beginners?

Looking for the best distributor for your first song? Here’s how DistroKid works for beginners, based on my…
DistroKid price and cost

DistroKid price — how much does it cost and is it worth it?

Wondering how much DistroKid costs? Here’s a clear breakdown of pricing, plans, add-ons, and whether it’s worth paying…
How to get your music on Beatport using DistroKid

How to get your music on Beatport using DistroKid

Want your tracks on Beatport? Here’s how to use DistroKid to distribute your music based on my own…
Uhe Diva plugin pros and cons and review

U-he Diva pros and cons (is it really worth it?)

Diva has quickly become one of my go-to synths for creating melodic house music — it changed the…
Splice pros and cons

Splice pros and cons — is it worth it? (my experience)

Splice is an amazing tool for music producers that gives you access to millions of royalty-free samples that…
DistroKid payments and withdrawal fees

DistroKid payments and withdrawal fees — things to know

How do you get paid as an artist using DistroKid? I cover the key things to know about…
Sony MDR-7506 Pros and Cons - Review

Sony MDR-7506 pros and cons (best for music production?)

With a long track history dating back to the 1990s, the Sony MDR-7506 are a great choice with…
DistroKid vs SoundCloud for Artists comparison

DistroKid vs SoundCloud for Artists (my experience)

Having used both DistroKid and SoundCloud for Artists to distribute my music, I compare them and explain why…
How to move your releases and music to DistroKid

How to move your music to DistroKid (my experience)

After moving all of my releases to DistroKid in 2024, I share my experience of the switch and…
DistroKid pros and cons and review

DistroKid pros and cons (my honest thoughts)

After having used DistroKid as the distributor of my music for the past year, I cover some of…