Best Free DAWs for Beginners in 2026

best free daws for beginners

Let’s face it: not everyone has a pro budget to go after the serious DAWs like Logic and Cubase. But this shouldn’t deter anyone from making professional tracks. I’ve tried out some free DAWs that can make even the most…

Does FL Studio Have Autotune

This question appears almost every time someone records vocals in FL Studio. New producers often assume autotune should be built in, especially after seeing it mentioned so often online. The reality is slightly more nuanced, and understanding it helps you…

Can You Run FL Studio on a MacBook Air?

Run FL Studio on MacBook Air

Let’s be honest. The question of running FL Studio on a MacBook Air has been floating around music production circles for years. I remember trying to convince my producer friends that you didn’t need a massive desktop rig to make…

How to Make a DJ Mix on Your Computer

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To make a DJ mix on your computer, you need DJ software (like Serato DJ Lite, VirtualDJ, or djay), a music library of at least 50-100 tracks, and headphones. The core process involves beatmatching two songs at 120-128 BPM, using…

Affordable Recording Studio Ideas

Let’s be honest, building a home studio on a budget doesn’t mean sacrificing quality or creativity. We all know that expensive gear catches our eye, but smart design matters more than price tags. This article walks you through 20 budget…

Interactive Circle of Fifths

Circle of Fifths Interactive Circle of Fifths Tonic Mode Common Chord Progressions How to use the circle of fifths The Circle of Fifths is an essential tool for musicians, composers, and producers to understand key relationships and build chord progressions…

Best Free VST Plugins for Beginners

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Beginners are often inundated with information and new software to choose from. This often leads to procrastination and not being able to start and finish tracks. Yet another challenge for beginners is knowing which plugins and VSTs to choose to…