CommonTime Productions

02/11/2025

In today's tutorial, Sam will walk you through how to organize, mix, and enhance loops using Mixcraft 10, focusing on stereo placement, gain staging, and VST effects to create a polished and professional mix.

Welcome back to Common Time Productions! In this tutorial, Sam walks you through an exciting loop-based project using Mixcraft. Whether you're a beginner or ...

12/14/2024

Welcome to this step-by-step beginner's guide to Unreal Engine 5.5! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to transform your ideas for a music video environment into a stunning 3D scene using Unreal Engine.

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Welcome to this step-by-step beginner's guide to Unreal Engine 5.5! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to transform your ideas for a music video environmen...

12/13/2024

In this beginner-friendly tutorial, Sam walks you through the essential steps to get started with recording in Mixcraft 10. Whether you're diving into digital audio workstations for the first time or just need a refresher, this guide simplifies everything from setting up your project to tweaking plugins for a polished sound.

In this beginner-friendly tutorial, Sam walks you through the essential steps to get started with recording in Mixcraft 10. Whether you're diving into digita...

12/13/2024

Exciting Updates Coming to CommonTime Productions! 🎉

Hello, creators! Mary and Sam here from CommonTime Productions. Thank you so much for supporting our channel and following our journey. We’ve loved bringing you Mixcraft tutorials and are thrilled to announce exciting changes for 2025!

🎥 Here’s what’s coming:

Expanded content featuring production tutorials to take your projects to the next level. Techniques for marketing your music and videos. A brand-new course on creating animated music videos with Mixcraft and Unreal Engine. Songwriting courses and music theory tutorials to sharpen your skills. Of course, plenty more Mixcraft videos!

Exciting Updates Coming to CommonTime Productions! 🎉Hello, creators! Mary and Sam here from CommonTime Productions. Thank you so much for supporting our cha...

11/13/2024

New blog out today all about the theory behind the "Intro-Verse-Chorus" song arrangement.

Learn how the theory behind the classic Intro-Verse-Chorus song structure and discover how to create songs that captivate and resonate.

11/13/2024

In today’s tutorial, Sam dives into the creative process behind Mixcraft's "Sci-Step" song kit, exploring ways to arrange, mix, and enhance the loops for a cyberpunk dubstep vibe. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned producer, this tutorial shows how easily you can build a track from loops and make it unique with just a few arrangement and mixing tricks.

Welcome back to CommonTime Productions! In today’s tutorial, Sam dives into the creative process behind Mixcraft's "Sci-Step" song kit, exploring ways to arr...

11/01/2024

We did the mash!

"The Monster Mash" as made famous by Bobby "Boris" Pickett.

Cover by CommonTime Productions

Sam Geiver - Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, and Piano.
Mary Nance - Producer, BG Vocals, Arrangement, Mixing, and Mastering.
Nate Wycoff - Organ
Catherine Minor - BG Vocals

Video made with Unreal Engine

We did the mash!"The Monster Mash" as made famous by Bobby "Boris" Pickett.Cover by CommonTime ProductionsSam Geiver - Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, an...

10/16/2024

New blog out today! Check out how custom music can enhance your digital marketing and brand awareness!

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, capturing audience attention is more challenging than ever. With endless content competing for clicks and engagement, brands are constantly seeking new ways to stand out. One powerful tool that has emerged in recent years is the use of custom songs in di...

09/21/2024

Check out the new blog I got out today all about scoring music for video games.

Music has always been an essential part of storytelling, and in recent years, video games have become a dynamic medium where music plays a critical role. Whether you're fighting through a fantasy world or solving intricate puzzles, the soundtrack shapes the player's emotional experience. Scoring mus...

09/10/2024

Greetings everyone, new video out today all about 5 free VST plugins that you can use with any DAW!

Welcome back to Common Time Productions! 🎛️In this video, Sam dives into five free VST plugins that are perfect for enhancing your music production in Mixcr...

08/30/2024

New blog out today all about how to work with clients to create a custom song.

Creating the perfect song begins with a profound understanding of the client’s vision. This initial step is crucial, as it sets the foundation for the entire creative process. The purpose of the song must be clearly defined—whether it's meant for a personal occasion, a commercial project, or art...

07/31/2024

New video tutorial out today! 10 Waves plugins in Mixcraft 10.

Welcome back to Common Time Productions! In this video, Sam shares some exciting discoveries we've made recently while using Waves plugins in Mixcraft 10. Wh...

07/30/2024

Hi everyone! New blog out today all about song structure and the anatomy of songwriting. Hope you enjoy :)

Understanding the architecture of a song is pivotal for any aspiring songwriter. The song structure serves as the blueprint, dictating how different parts come together to create a cohesive and compelling piece. Mastering the basics of song structure can elevate your songwriting prowess and help you...

07/09/2024

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05/10/2024

Greetings everyone! Sam and I got another tutorial for you all about getting great rock guitar tones in Mixcraft 10.

In this comprehensive tutorial, join Sam from Common Time Productions as he explores diverse guitar tone techniques using Mixcraft 10.5. Whether you're a beg...

05/10/2024

Look what Sam made! I'm so grateful that he is able to learn Unreal Engine alongside me :)

05/10/2024

Check out Sam's new blog post, all about his journey with getting great guitar tone!

Greetings and salutations! Today, I'm diving deep into a topic close to my heart and crucial for any guitarist—achieving the perfect guitar tone. My journey has been long and filled with various trials and errors, but it has led me to discover the sounds that truly resonate with me. Join me as we ...

05/03/2024

Finally! It took forever and multiple versions of a website build to learn that sometimes you just need to listen to mentors when they tell you that they have the info you need to succeed. I finally debugged the website to be fast and performant. Plus, now the theme looks great and all works. I should have just done this theme from the get-go like suggested.

Lesson learned, listen to your mentors!

Lifestyle, Business & Wellbeing PodcastsEnd-to-end production solutions. Book NowWelcome to CommonTime Productions!Welcome to CommonTime Productions, your end-to-end solution for all types of content creation. Offering services ranging from music production, mixing, mastering, songwriting, 3D animat...