Archive for: indie producer

MadTracker – VST Plugin Resource

All too frequently there comes a moment during the production of a track when you just can’t get the sound you’re looking for. You’ve played all the juice out of the package you’re using and you need a new toy to mess around with – unfortunately, most Plugins are rather expensive as inspiration. Fear not, gentle reader, a solution is at hand, provided by MadTracker: a directory of free, and downloadable plugins for various production platforms. Don’t spend a penny, just rifle through this little cornucopia of free goodness and see what you can find to get you moving again. Don’t thank us – we do it because we love you…

http://www.madtracker.org/plugins.php

Garageband – Music Discovery and hosting

Garageband is a really interesting peer-review and music discovery site. Artists submit music to be hosted onsite, which is then sent to 20 other artists, who review it. If they like the song then it tends to rise up the GarageBand chart and get more plays, reviews and ratings. Reviewing songs earns you entry into competitions that the site runs for various prizes, giving a continual incentive to help out other producers and artists with advice and peer review, and provides the opportunity to get free stuff and good press for your music.