Reach out! Let us know your questions & comments.Join me as we check out if this Spanish guitar cues from 52 Cues Family Member, Michal Pacalaj, is ready for sync!Is your cue ready for sync licensing and library placement? Head over to http://ismycueready.com and get your own feedback and critique video today!Watch this episode on YouTube!https://youtu.be/Gs5sm0y1q0YJoin the 12-week Mastermind with small group accountability and weekly meeting sessions that give you focused, personalized ...

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Reach out! Let us know your questions & comments.Now, I know what you're thinking—you’re probably sick of hearing about AI. I know I’m sick of talking about AI and the constant handwringing about it, but recent events have brought AI screaming to the forefront. During a recent live stream, I used Sumo AI to generate a custom reference track, but after the session, I was hit with not one, not two, but four copyright notices for the same section of the AI-generated drum loop.Yeah, we've got...

I Got Copyright Notices for Using AI Loops

Reach out! Let us know your questions & comments.In this episode of the 52 Cues Podcast, Dave continues his interview with Roy Matz of the Sync Gems podcast and Roy discusses the challenge of overcommitting and the importance of authenticity in the sync industry. He shares how his passion for superhero movies fuels his music career and reflects on balancing creative expression with commercial demands. Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/gItND8GfkRMSync Gems Podcasthttps://roymat...

Sync Gems, Part 2 (with Roy Matz)

Reach out! Let us know your questions & comments.In this episode of the 52 Cues podcast, we chat with Roy Matz of the Sync Gems podcast about his transition from beatboxing to music production and the importance of authenticity in the industry. We explore personal growth, recognizing when to move on from past identities, and the significance of setting goals.Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/8XJwSmHrxeQ00:00 - Intro & welcome02:23 - Weekly check-in06:32 - Main Topic: Mutua...

Sync Gems, Part 1 (with Roy Matz)

Reach out! Let us know your questions & comments.In this live Q&A episode of the 52 Cues podcast, Dave tackles questions on the importance of reference tracks, offering tips on using them creatively while analyzing harmonic structures, instrumental textures, and rhythmic languages. He also talks about LUFS targets for quiet music, layering strategies for various cue types, managing low-end frequencies in hip-hop, the impact of AI on music, and the evolving role of analog vs. digital e...

Production Music Q&A LIVE!

Reach out! Let us know your questions & comments.In this episode, Dave Kropf explores lessons from Star Wars that can be applied to production and library music. He discusses the importance of using references effectively, the developmental journey from novice to expert, and the balance between artistry and commercial viability.Watch this episode on YouTube!https://youtu.be/7yFNZFZ7uqk00:00 - Intro & welcome01:28 - Weekly check-in08:03 - Main Topic: 5 Career Lessons I Learned From Sta...

Is This Spanish Guitar Cue Ready for Sync?

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