Audiophile Naija

Are you the type to have only the portion of the bed you'll be lying on arranged while the rest in chaos? Can one find used plates under your bed or squeezed paper from unsuccessful basket throws around your dustbin? Then hear this, if you're a producer or mix engineer and your DAW projects look anything like your room, you've still not escaped mama's shouting. House keeping in audio production is very important. As a matter of fact, a novice can sometimes masquerade as an experienced professional if he keeps his project's resources and tools well arranged. Here are some simple and practical tips to help you organize your digital audio work space. 1. Name Your Tracks I know sometimes you're brimming with so many ideas begging for musical expression but in your spare time, rename those instruments, sequencer tracks and mixer channels. Name effects and automaton tracks if possible. Tag all 'tagables' with text and even color for better v...

So you have a great voice and written some great songs you disturb your neighbors with every time you take a shower;  and you think to yourself, "I've got all it takes". Well, you've got some of it. However, to become that artist with a potential for stardom there are certain trustworthy steps you may need to follow. Below are 10 guidelines for the up and coming artist 1. Don’t solely handle the creative mastery of your art, i.e. composition songwriting, arrangements and productions. Allow external help to beautify your creativity. 2. Lower your pride. A big number of artists are egotistic; they believe all their thoughts, and ideas are always right, thus they shut people out. 3. Take in a manager. Your manager will do a lot for you. Your manager will do a great deal for you. It’s even respectable to have one. Reflect on this. 4. Don’t copy your peers. Uniqueness is the key to developing a great product. Don’t do music because your friend is doing it. Ha...