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Beat combines competent hardware and software tests with dedicated reviews as well as reports and interviews from musicians and the music business. We will report on music production with the latest synthesizers and computers, introduce new trends in recording, and always have our finger on the pulse with up-to-date reports. Many well-known specialist report on the widespread music production solutions and experienced editors take care of the most important entertainment and scene topics. This magazine is a platform for musicians and contains a regular demo and MP3 section for readers as well as a download with high-quality sample and music files for creative musicians.

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MAKE MONEY WITH MUSIC RELEASE, PROMOTE, GET INCOME SUCCESS ON BANDCAMP, SPOTIFY & CO. • Bandcamp, YouTube, Patreon … or rather the classic way via label and distribution? The possibilities for successful self-marketing are almost endless. But what can you do yourself in your limited free time? Which distribution channels are recommendable? And can digital distributors, social media and newsletters replace a label? Our marketing special provides the answers and shows how you can push your music to the max and gain a foothold in the business without sacrificing studio time.

Strategies for a career as a composer & producer • Many music creators have the dream of building a career as a composer or producer, whether for a stable side income or to turn their hobby into a profession. Unfortunately, this dream is shattered all too often. The successful composer Christian Baczyk explains why on the following pages. In addition, the consultant shares essential tips on how to get started and eventually make the switch from a side income to a main income.

Three steps to a successful release • While about ten years ago the search for a record company was the main task to ensure the distribution of one‘s own tracks, today a producer is rather confronted with the question: Do I really need a label or do I better do it myself? There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, but a simple 3-point plan with which you can easily find the best way so that your tracks are not only successfully released, but also heard and played by the right audience!

Practical Test: How does Instant Mastering sound? • We have tested iMusician Instant Mastering and show you three songs from different genres in direct comparison. Which settings led to the best result? What are the technical characteristics of the results? Get your own impression and listen online to the mixdowns and mastering results.

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For whom are DIY releases really worthwhile? • The possibilities are endless, you could do anything. Theoretically. If you had an infinite amount of time. So it would be great to know what experiences others have had with different distributors, wouldn‘t it? That‘s how it looks like and that‘s why we just asked several musicians for you and they share their opinions about it here …

How do I get a foothold in the music industry? • It‘s not always easy - especially in the music business. Being successful as a musician requires a lot of investment, luck and the right contacts. We have summarized for you what you can do to gain a foothold in this industry. And even if this article will certainly not catapult you directly to number 1 in the charts, it can still be a good start. Because besides ambition, assertiveness and good tracks, you need one thing above all: work.

Tips for getting started on the crowdfunding platform Patreon: Earning money through fan contact • For artists and bands who already have a certain fan base, crowdfunding platforms are an interesting alternative to labels for financing their music productions. Probably the best-known platform...