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Production Music Q&A Live! Podcast Episode
In this live Q&A episode of the 52 Cues podcast, Dave tackles questions on the importance of reference tracks, offering tips on using them creatively while analyzing harmonic structures, instrumental textures, and rhythmic languages. He also talks about LUFS targets for quiet music, layering strategies for various cue types, managing low-end frequencies in hip-hop, the impact of AI on music, and the evolving role of analog vs. digital equipment.
FRIGHT NIGHT Composer Quest
It’s that spine-tingling time of year again! Introducing the 52 Cues Fright Night Composer Quest, where we'll fill the crisp autumn air with echoes of haunted harmonies!
Slink, crawl or skitter over to the FRIGHT NIGHT Composer Quest info page to find out more.
Kontakt Behind-The-Scenes with Jon Meyer!
Join special guest Jon Meyer (Merge Production Music, Atomica Music, YouTube), as he gives a behind-the-scenes tour of his brand new Soft Drums sample instrument in Kontakt!
He'll show his process, talk best practices, and take your questions!
Town Hall Meeting
Join us for this community-wide meetup where we'll recap the year, talk about the community plans for the 2023, and answer any of your questions!
Coming in 2023: The Year of Taxi, The Briefing Room, Album Accelerator Experience, Workshops, and added benefits for all membership levels!
52 Cues Members Make Air on CBS!
Two 52 Cues members made the CBS Sports broadcasts over the weekend. Both of these tracks were submitted through a 52 Cues Workshop calling for sports cues. Congrats Michael Sinay and Steven Beddall!
Featured Composer: Youssef Rddad
Youssef is a recovering guitarist turned composer and music producer. This week, we feature his track, “Tradecraft.”
Featured Composer: Jeff Hargrove
Jeff has been on the record side of the gospel music industry and a minister of music for his church for over 20 years. Now for the first time, he’s pursuing my first love, music composition.
Christmas in July Production Derby: RESULTS!
We had tons of great entries in the Christmas in July Production Derby! And now, the winners are in. Check out these killer tracks from Jeff Hargrove and Darin Peckham.
52 Cues Production Derby Kickoff!
The theme for this derby is "Christmas in July" and you'll have just 48 hours to create a brand new cue…
…BUT…
…the details and brief won't be revealed until the kickoff event on Friday, July 29th at 12p ET!
You'll have just 48 hrs to write, mix, master, and deliver a brand new cue. Are YOU ready for the challenge?