How To (Officially) Report Shady Spotify PlaylistsWith an estimated 100,000 songs being uploaded to Spotify every day, it’s harder than ever to break through the (literal) noise. And now that AI companies are flooding the DSPs with their so-called “music,” it’s getting even harder to find an audience.

Alissia (Bruno Mars, Kaytranada) makes a track in Studio One for the first time
World-renowned producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Alissia creates a track in Studio One for the first time.

What is reverb? Definition, types, parameters, and best plugins
Reverb is one of the most fundamental and popular effects in music—in this in-depth guide, learn about its definition, common types, best plugins, and more.

Noga Erez on her Major Label Debut Album and Dealing With HateThis week, Ari is joined by alt-pop singer, rapper & multi-hyphenate Noga Erez to discuss the creative process and working with labels.

How to make horror game music and sound effects
From Dead Space to Silent Hill, we break down the auditory elements of several iconic video games to gain insights into how to make our own horror game music and sound effects.

Beat block: What it is and how to overcome it
Veteran producer Isaac Duarte showcases how he leverages the latest tools to find inspiration and overcome beat block.

How Partisan Records Markets ArtistsThis week, Ari is joined by Zena White, the COO of Partisan Records, to discuss how labels can support and market their artists effectively.

Where creativity meets workflow: A letter from our CEO
Over the past few months, we’ve studied how we can get deeper into existing workflows, in order to simplify the experience while making it more creatively fulfilling.

Amp simulator plugins: A guide to the best amp sims for guitar
We explore what guitar amp simulator plugins are, how they sound, their pros and cons, and some of the best amp sims out there today.

PR is changing: Alternatives for Today’s Indie ArtistsThe following was developed in collaboration with Groover, a company Ari’s Take is proud to be partnering with. When you purchase from links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission. PR is changing: Alternatives for Today’s Indie Artists In music, good PR is extremely powerful. A strong relationship with your audience is enough […]

Billboard Exec on Linkin Park and the state of Music JournalismThis week, Ari is joined by Jason Lipshutz, the Executive Director of Music at Billboard to discuss the current state of music journalism.

TRINITY makes a beat with Splice in Studio One Pro 7
Expert music producer and songwriter TRINITY walks through how she makes a beat with the new Splice x Studio One Integration.

Managing Hit Songwriters and ProducersThis week, Ari talks to Lucas Keller, the Founder/President of Milk & Honey management about the ins and outs of the publishing industry.

9 new features in Studio One Pro 7
From AI-powered stem separation to Splice integration, here are nine new features in Studio One Pro 7 that can elevate your creativity to new heights.

Join us on a studio tour at the legendary Sound Factory
Join us on an intimate tour of Sound Factory, the legendary music studio where Linda Ronstadt, Marvin Gaye, and many others created some of their most iconic records.