What’s the best laptop for music production 2020? In this article and video we have been looking closely at the recent MacBook Pro which features the new Apple M1 CPU! The best laptop for music production 2020 is definitely the M1 MacBook Pro, hands down! It’s lightweight, portable and has tremendous power in such a […]
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Best Thunderbolt Hub for M1 Macs
The best Thunderbolt hub for M1 Mac is the Belkin Thunderbolt Dock Core and in this article I will explain why! At first glance this thunderbolt 3 hub offers Dual 4K displays @60Hz, 40Gbps Transfer Speeds, 60W Upstream Charging + dual USB-A 3.2 ports. You are probably well aware that there are only two thunderbolt […]
20k subscribers on YouTube
First I just want to say a big THANKS to you because we just hit 20k subscribers on YouTube! We recently hit 20k subscribers on my Mattias Holmgren YouTube channel. That’s just awesome! What a journey! Thanks everyone for supporting my channel! YOU are amazing! Let me know in the comments what kind of videos […]
Bitwig Studio sale 10% discount code
Looking to buy Bitwig Studio with a special 10% sale discount? You can buy Bitwig Studio via my affiliate links below. Use the discount code “MATTIAS” to get 10% discount upon checkout! NOTE: Discount code only valid until 2022-04-22! Purchase Bitwig Studio via my affiliate links New users – Buy Bitwig Studio license. Already own […]
Bitwig Studio Masterclass – The Complete Guide to Bitwig
Learn Bitwig with the Bitwig Studio Masterclass by Mattias Holmgren! Bitwig masterclass overview Do you want to learn how to master one of the most exciting DAWs on the market today? In the Complete Guide to Bitwig Studio MasterClass you will learn all the important features of Bitwig Studio. It’s a course for beginners and […]
Bitwig Studio 4: explore “new musical timelines” with Operators, flexible comping and Apple M1 support!
Bitwig announced the next major release in Bitwig Studio 4! The new version, Bitwig Studio 4, features new musical timelines, Operators, Apple M1 Mac support, mp3 export and Ableton Live file import! Bitwig feature roadmap at a glance Bitwig Studio have definitely found their place among the big names in the DAW industry with exciting […]
How to tune a piano best practise
In this article we will look at how to tune a piano with best practise tips and tricks! It might seem intimidating and an impossible task to tune the upright piano. But with the right tools and a smart-phone / iPad, it’s actually not that hard. It just takes a little bit of time. 😉 […]
Is 8 GB enough for music production on MacBook Pro M1?
Today we answer the crucial question: is 8 GB is enough for music production on the MacBook Pro with Apple M1 CPU? With previous generation Intel cpu and x86 architecture, 8 GB didn’t get you far. But now, with Apple Silicon M1 CPU featuring a unified memory system we get much better memory performance. Let’s […]
Doumbek Kontakt Instrument
The doumbek is a goblet shaped drum that originates in Egypt. It is a small, portable hand drum that is popular in different music worldwide. Price: €14 Features: A fully multi-sampled Doumbek hand drum for the Kontakt sampler. 5 round robins & velocity layers for the major: Doum, tek, ka articulations. Flam speed control Filter […]
GELHEIN Cambodia EP (new release) + upcoming livestream release party
I’m releasing a new EP on friday 2021-03-19. GELHEIN Cambodia, is a melodic EP featuring 6 songs. I will host a LIVE STREAM release party to celebrate the release of Cambodia. Don’t miss this opportunity to talk music production and ask questions! Livestream release party Click this link and join in on the live stream […]
Learn Music Theory in 5 minutes
In Learn Music Theory in 5 minutes I will help you with a basic understanding in music theory. Today we will talk about how to build and play chords, or triad chords. If this class is too basic for you, skip this one and read some of my more advanced articles. We all need to […]
Alchemy Preset Pack – NEPTUNE released
The Alchemy Preset Pack NEPTUNE is a MUST OWN library for everyone that uses Alchemy inside of Logic Pro X! NEPTUNE adds excellent new production-ready patches to the Alchemy synth in Logic. In NEPTUNE for Alchemy you will find Majestic Pads, Tropical House Flute stabs, Tonal Percussive sounds, Kalimbas and much more. Check out the […]
Best Synths of NAMM 2021 – Believe In Music
Today we look at the best synths of NAMM 2021 – Believe In Music. NAMM is the yearly music convention usually held in California (Anaheim). Due to the current ongoing covid-19 crisis with restrictions on public people gatherings and travel restrictions the NAMM convention now appears in a digital form. I’ve collected some of my […]
Playful Math (Lek och lär med matte) v1.50 for iPhone /iPad released
New version of Playful Math (Lek och lär med matte) released for iPhone/iPad 2021-01-16. New in v1.50: Selectable multiplication tables 1-10. Added sound when switching hats. Updated privacy policy link target. How to select multiplication tables in Playful Math In the main menu – activate level 7. Select which of the times tables you want […]
Maschine Plus Review – Standalone music production
Native Instruments latest Maschine, the Maschine Plus is a standalone version of the Maschine experience. The Maschine finally comes with a built-in computer so you can finally experience the Maschine workflow completely standalone from an external computer. The Maschine Plus goes for £1,099 €1,299 $1,399 depending on your country and region. Check here (Amazon) for latest prices. […]
Should you buy a new MacBook with Apple M1 Silicon CPU for music production?
On November 17 2020, Apple launched three new ARM-powered computers, which is the first step in moving away from Intel CPUs to their own CPU design. The Apple M1 Silicon processor. Initially Apple will release three new machines, the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13″ and the Mac mini which all feature the newly designated M1 […]
