Ken Herman

Ken is a music producer and DJ under the name Exitpost. He has also worked in music publishing and PR. His favorite food is ramen and his favorite Simpsons character is Moe.

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

From Concept Albums to VR with Multimedia Artist Nate Mars

NYC-based multimedia artist Nate Mars’ newest record is a collection of ambient, drone, and experimental electronica that calls to mind ’80s soundtrack pioneers like John Carpenter or Vangelis.

June 13, 2017 / 376 Shares / Comments

Artist Spotlight, Pro Tips

Raz Mesinai on ‘Score Design’ and the Underground Producers Alliance

Raz Mesinai got his start in scoring when Hans Zimmer incorporated elements of his music into “Black Hawk Down,” continuing to work on scores that film composers couldn’t conceptualize or produce themselves.

June 6, 2017 / 500 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Tutorials

Delay, Modulation, and More: An Introduction to Audio Effects

The ability to add audio effects, whether it’s modulation, delay, or reverb, presents itself in countless scenarios working with sound. Here’s a guide to several basic audio effects and how to best employ them.

April 11, 2017 / 717 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Trends

7 Essential Mobile Apps for Making Music on the Go

Music-making apps are often seen as toys or gimmicks, but there are some powerful ones that let you take a lot of the studio process on the road. Here are seven mobile apps any music maker should consider keeping in their pocket.

March 21, 2017 / 454 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Reviews

6 Tools for Collaborating Online That Will Reinvent Your Workflow

With the explosion of tools like Google Docs, Slack, and Trello, people are collaborating online more than ever before. Here are six more of our favorite tools that creatives can use to work together online.

March 16, 2017 / 435 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Tutorials

All Things Equalized: A Hands-On Guide to EQ’ing Your Music

Equalization is a simple concept: it’s about making certain parts of your audio track louder, while making other parts more quiet. Here’s a guide to working through the frequencies, from low to high.

February 22, 2017 / 790 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Tutorials

Master Class: A Guide to Mastering Your Own Music

Many musicians hire someone else to master their tracks, but if you’re operating on a small budget, that isn’t always feasible. Here’s how to master your music at home and still get a great result.

February 2, 2017 / 996 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Reviews

Everything You Need to Build Your Home Recording Studio

For many musicians, they days of booking expensive studio hours are over. If you’re thinking of building a home studio of your own, here are the essential pieces of gear you’ll need.

November 22, 2016 / 291 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Reviews

Home Studios: How to Choose a Digital Audio Workstation

A DAW (digital audio workstation) is the canvas for your musical creation. If you want to get into making-music on your computer, choosing your DAW is the first step.

October 6, 2016 / 477 Shares / Comments