Mastering is the final step in music production. It’s the process of improving the sound quality and perceived volume of your song (if possible and/or needed) with the aid of such tools as an equalizer, compressor, limiter, stereo enhancer, etc.

The art of mastering for CD and DVD evolved directly from the process of "cutting" a lacquer for vinyl pressing, and involves many of the same concepts. But what actually is it ?

A surefire technique used across all genres, chopping up and processing vocals before sprinkling them throughout a mix can turn sturdy tracks into modern-day classics. Here’s how to do it in FL Studio.

If you find yourself with a lot of studio time, but a lack of ideas, here’s our advice for getting inspiration without leaving the house.

Many DJs think they need to be a celebrity, have a label, or major backing to get their music onto iTunes. Not so! Even though some people find out how to get their music, mixes, songs, videos, into an iTunes listing, many of them have no idea how to maintain it. In this first tutorial on the basics of podcasting for DJs, we'll show you how to create a podcast feed and be able to update it anytime you want, for free and with no coding necessary! It's all after the jump.

Thomann has released a brand new video and audio podcast series, which hopes to delve into many different areas of the music industry

Tips and techniques to help you turn your core musical ideas into complete tracks.