52 Cues Podcast

By: Dave Kropf
  • Summary

  • A weekly podcast dedicated to all things production and library music where we talk about industry topics and take deep dives into the different aspects of being a working production music composer.
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Episodes
  • How to Use Transition SFX
    Nov 7 2024

    In this episode, Dave breaks down the art of using SFX like booms, risers, and sweeps to enhance transitions in a cue, demonstrating his approach live on a recent hip-hop track.

    Watch this episode on YouTube
    https://youtu.be/JkeKZQazOLI

    Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

    https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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    51 mins
  • Collaboration is King (with Dale Grisa)
    Oct 31 2024

    In this episode, Dave welcomes Detroit-based pianist and composer Dale Grisa about his journey from performing thousands of gigs to creating production music and collaborating with top musicians!

    Watch this episode on YouTube!
    https://youtu.be/v4SutVFN0Ag

    https://www.dalegrisa.com

    Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

    https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ask Me Anything!
    Oct 24 2024

    It's time for another 52 Cues live Q&A! In this episode, Dave Kropf tackles questions from the community, including whether it’s safe to upload tracks to SoundCloud if they’re already on Spotify, how many cues you need for a sustainable income, and the best way to approach bigger libraries. Plus, thoughts on using tempo changes in cues and the importance of synths in modern production music.

    Watch this episode on YouTube
    https://youtu.be/FtCNXfO3QgE

    Cymbal SFX - Bowed! Elevate your soundscapes with Cymbal SFX - Bowed—a masterful collection of 68 unique bowed cymbal performances, meticulously recorded for tension-filled tracks and cinematic trailers. Now available exclusively at Production Music Tools!

    https://productionmusictools.com/products/bowed-cymbals-by-52-cues

    Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.com
    It's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!

    Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams, cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.

    One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!

    Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!

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    1 hr and 11 mins

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