These are some of our favorite tools and resources for making music and recording audio.
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Where to Find Virtual Instruments, Plugins, and Gear
Need some new virtual instruments for your digital collection? These are some of our favorite sample library companies you should buy from.
Our favorite brands who make mixing, mastering, and FX plugins. Each one offers a comprehensive set of tools to help polish your music and make it stand out.
One of our favorite places to buy VST instruments, plugins, and sample libraries. They have exclusive deals you can't find anywhere else. Plus, you get cash back on every purchase, so you can save even more money down the road.
Sweetwater is the absolute best place to shop for musical instruments and audio equipment online. They have virtually any piece of gear you can think of, and the most incredible customer service. You'll get nothing but top-notch service from them.
Music Distribution
Our favorite platform for getting music out into the world. Distrokid lets you distribute unlimited tracks to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and other services. You only pay a small annual fee, then you keep 100% of the earnings.
This artist-first platform lets you upload your music, build a community, and sell music & merch directly to fans. You control your pricing and keep over 80% of the profits.