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SHOWDOWN! Soundcloud vs Reelcrafter vs Disco
What is the best way now to put your music out there to pitch to libraries? On this week’s episode, I take a look at the three biggest players in the catalog management and playlist space: SoundCloud, Reelcrafter, and Disco. I’m looking at their strengths, weaknesses, and costs. Which service is right for you?
Keeping it Real with Sync My Music
If you’ve been digging around YouTube for Production Music resources for any length time, then I can almost guarantee you’ve come across Jesse Josefsson and the @Sync My Music YouTube channel. I was super excited to be able to chat with him on this week’s 52 Cues Podcast.
The Best YouTube Channels for Media Composers
Back in week 10, I warned about subscribing to educational services that seem to overpromise but will probably underdeliver. Today, instead of talking about what's not working, let’s talk about the YouTubers out there doing it right and had the most influence on me!
Plus we listen to hybrid orchestral hip-hop cue from 52 Cues community member, Omar Blyde!
Featured Composer: Omar Blyde
Congrats to Omar Blyde, 52 Cues Community member. He’ll be featured this week on the 52 Cues podcast. You can get a sneak peak of his hybrid orchestral hip hop cue, “Lost Oceans,” by checking out his SoundCloud.
Should Composers Ever Work for Free?
We all have to start somewhere, and building a career in any creative industry often involves paying your dues, but does that mean we should be giving our music away? We talk about that, plus we listen to an industrial tension cue from 52 Cues community member, Pete Mason!
Are Audio Software Subscriptions Worth It?!
The Internet of things has meant an explosion of opportunity for composers, but with that companies have started to think of new ways of doing business and a new business model: software subscription services. Is it really all that bad?
RANT WARNING: I kind of go HAM on AVID!
Plus, we listen to a cute, "silly" chiptune cue from 52 Cues community member, John Chambers!
Matt Bowdler | The Unfinished
Soundsets from Matt Bowdler have quickly become a staple in my synth toolkit, and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with the imagination behind The Unfinished.
Join us as we talk about sound design, creating synth presets, and what it's like to be on the production team for the Oscar winning soundtrack for Dune.