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Lots do it, yet no one confesses it shocker! 52% of musicians would refuse to admit they used AI in music making, according to a study – just like with sample packs…

ETTH Team 7 November 2023

Dance music producers are a curious bunch, aren’t they? Many would have you believe that they make their records in the finest of studios using the best equipment money can buy, and that everything...

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Music production at a luxury villa and in-house chef with Funk D’Void and Huxley – and it comes in at a whopping $4495 price tag…

ETTH Team 31 January 2023

It may only be the closing date of January, but Ears To The House is already getting a flavour of what money spinners the dance music business world is getting behind this year. So...

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Carl Craig: Stay out of Detroit business… unless you’re paying!

ETTH Team 27 May 2022

Within each of the many strands of dance music, there are people who believe in spreading the word and making the scene – or should that be their part of it? – as big...

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Music lessons at A Level are in danger of dying out – and if my education was anything to go by, I’m just surprised it hasn’t happened sooner…

ETTH Team 13 August 2021

Birmingham City University put out an interesting report during the week – and I can’t help but think my take on it could be a little controversial. Some of the contents from the report...

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Aren’t there already millions of sampled clap sounds online? Yet another pointless plugin is released to help producers waste time trying to make that “perfect” clap sound

ETTH Team 16 May 2021

This is one for those of you who have more money than sense – and let’s be honest, there’s more of them in dance music than anyone would admit. You can now actually buy...

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In which I ask is sheet music racist without answering it!

ETTH Team 3 April 2021

This article has been getting some attention on social media during the week. Most of it is inevitably in the political correctness gone mad category. But it reminds me of something I originally wrote...

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When is a preset not a preset? Er, not here

ETTH Team 4 March 2021

The doomsayers who think MIDI packs are the worst thing in the music world since, well, the last thing they thought was the worst – prepare to have your minds blown. Do you fancy...

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STOP TRYING TO MAKE YOUR MUSIC PERFECT!!!

ETTH Team 24 February 2021

Sorry for the clickbait sort of headline, but it’s how I feel. It’s true, for starters. There’s far too much temptation to aim to get everything perfect these days, especially with all the technology...

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Behind The Record – Don’t Give Up

ETTH Team 23 February 2021

So, what’s the story behind this one? Well, I came across this one on a search for remix contests. I rarely bother actually entering any of these, but I do occasionally look around to...

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What got me into making music?

ETTH Team 15 February 2021

It’s been a while since I’ve shared this story, and I know it’s not on this site yet. So I thought I’d tell you all about it. Ultimately, the reason I’m doing is it...

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A Valentine’s Day gift, it most certainly isn’t!

ETTH Team 13 February 2021

Some people have the strangest perception of music producers. They seem to think that we’re umbilically attached to our own studios, unable to function without them. They also harbour the idea we’re essentially a...

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Behind The Record – I Know Which Category I’m In (Out February 15th)

ETTH Team 12 February 2021

On Tuesday night, I revealed what was behind the record “Bring On The Love”, off the forthcoming EP of the same name. Tonight, I shall reveal more about the other side, “I Know Which...

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Freedom within rules – weird but true

ETTH Team 12 February 2021

I have to admit I’m quite the fan if Scott Diaz and his latest baby, Nitelife Audio. The sample packs are actually decent and useful, and the tips are also practical and sensible. It’s...

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Snobbery, bad. Recycling old posts, good.

ETTH Team 12 February 2021

My Facebook memories felt the need to remind me of this post from two years ago this morning. I thought I’d stick it up here on the blog, as I think it’s still very...

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Pressing the switch!

ETTH Team 10 February 2021 1 Comment

Last night, I had an interesting conversation with a producer friend who has recently changed what genre they make. Without disclosing names, they were well-known for quite a while for making a particular genre...