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The Four "C's" of Success | 52 Cues Podcast, 2025 Week 17
Feeling stuck in the creative process? In this episode of the 52 Cues Podcast, host Dave Kropf introduces the Four C’s of Success—Collect, Collaborate, Create, and Correct—a practical framework designed to help composers identify where they are in their workflow and move forward with clarity. Whether you're staring at a blank DAW session or obsessively mixing a cue that isn’t even done, these four phases can bring structure and momentum to the creative journey. Dave also shares a new cue inspired by rediscovered Kontakt instruments and offers feedback on a psychedelic rock track submitted by community member Frasier McDermott. For any production music composer feeling lost in “loop land,” this episode might just be the missing roadmap.

How to Use Transition SFX | 52 Cues Podcast, 2024 Week 45
Boost your music with transition SFX! 🎶 Discover how booms, risers, impacts, and downers add drama and flow to your tracks. This guide breaks down each effect’s purpose, tips for organizing and layering SFX in your DAW, and techniques for mixing without muddying the audio. Perfect for adding intensity and depth to hip-hop or orchestral pieces—elevate your production with these essential tools!