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There are many apps available for artists and bands to help them be more creative, get things done faster, and keep track of their jobs in the digital world we live in now. Here is a list of 10 apps that all artists and bands should have, along with information about how Armus Digital can help you promote and distribute your music.
Number 1: “Ableton Live”
- Description A powerful digital audio workstation (DAW) for making, playing, and arranging music. It has many tools for making music, recording it, and changing it.
- It has strong editing tools, real-time video, and a lot of plugin support.
- Use Case: Perfect for recording, creating, and arranging music in a way that lets you be creative and flexible. Pro Tip: To make and improve your songs, use Ableton Live. Armus Digital can help you get your songs out to a lot of people around the world once they are finished.
Number 2: “GarageBand”
- Description A DAW for macOS and iOS that is easy to use and comes with a bunch of fake instruments and loops. It’s great for people who are just starting out and gives you a strong base for making songs.
- It has an easy-to-use design, built-in loops and instruments, and it works with iCloud.
- Use Case: Great for making music and recording it on the go, or use it as a starting point for more complex production. Pro Tip: Use GarageBand to record your songs and let Armus Digital handle marketing and promotion to make sure that everyone can hear your work.
Number 3: “Bandcamp”
- A way for artists to sell their songs to fans directly and keep track of their online store. It lets you set prices in different ways and gives you information about sales and how engaged your fans are.
- Features: sales directly to fans, store that can be customized, and statistics.
- Use Case: This is perfect for solo bands and artists who want to sell their songs and products straight to their fans. Pro Tip To get more people to visit and buy from your Bandcamp page, use Armus Digital’s marketing methods to promote it.
- Use Spotify for Artists
- [Description]: An app that gives artists information about their Spotify plays, group places, and the types of people who listen to them. It helps you keep track of and improve your Spotify profile.
- Features: analytics, posting of playlists, and tracking of success.
- Use Case: Important for keeping an eye on your Spotify success, making it better, and connecting with your fans. Pro Tip: You can improve your marketing tactics with data from Spotify for Artists and use Armus Digital to promote and distribute your work around the world.
SoundCloud Pulse is number five.
- Description: A SoundCloud partner app that lets artists control their tracks, see data, and talk to fans while they’re on the go.
Track management, performance details, and feedback answers are some of the features. - Use Case: Independent artists can use it to keep track of their SoundCloud account and interact with their fans. Pro Tip: If you want to make sure your songs are well-managed and pushed on SoundCloud, send them through Armus Digital.
Number 6: “Shazam”
- Description: An app that tells you what song is playing nearby and gives you details about it. You can use it to find new songs and keep track of where your music is being played.
Features: identifying music, getting information about artists, and integrating playlists. - Use Case: Great for finding trends and keeping track of how often people know your music. Pro Tip Make sure your music is properly tagged and spread through Armus Digital so that it can be found more easily on Shazam and other services.
- You can use Mixcloud
- A place where radio hosts and DJs can share songs, shows, and podcasts. It’s great for making long-form radio material and getting the word out about it.
- It has streaming, statistics, and the ability to connect to social media.
- Use Case: Great for bands and DJs who want to share their mixes and interact with fans. Pro Tip To get more people to see and interact with your Mixcloud material, promote it through Armus Digital.
Number 8: BandLab
Description: A cloud-based DAW and music-making tool that lets people work together on projects and share songs easily.
- It has online storage, tools for working together, and multi-track recording.
- Use Case: Perfect for making songs with band members or partners while working together from afar. Pro Tip: Use BandLab to work on projects with other people, and let Armus Digital distribute your finished songs.
Number 9: “YouTube Studio”
- [Description]: An app for controlling your YouTube page that lets you do things like post videos, see how they’re doing, and interact with your audience.
Video control, statistics, and comment moderation are some of the features.
Use Case: This is necessary for artists who use YouTube to share music videos, live shows, and other material. Pro Tip: Use Armus Digital’s marketing services to get more people to see and watch your YouTube videos.
Number 10: DistroKid
This is a description of an app that works like Armus Digital and sends songs to different streaming sites. It has tools for keeping track of payments and controlling releases.
Distribution to major platforms, tracking of royalties, and easy release management are some of the features.
Use Case: This is useful for independent artists who want to get their songs out there quickly and easily.
Pro Tip: Armus Digital is a rival to DistroKid, but they offer a wide range of marketing and promotion services that can help your music reach as many people as possible.
Final Thoughts
As artists and band members, you need these apps because they help you be more creative, make production easier, and handle your music business well. Using these apps with Armus Digital’s distribution and promotion services will make sure that your music reaches people all over the world and meets its full potential, whether you’re recording, sharing, or pushing it. These tools will help your music job and help you do better in the business.