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    Routines & Process / May 14, 2021
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    Less grinding, more flowing: How to work well without the hustle

    Consider incorporating these five practices into your daily routine to reduce burnout and maximize productivity (without feeling like you’re always hustling).

    Tips & Tutorials / May 13, 2021
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    How procedural audio brings sounds to life in video games

    We examine a few popular video games that make use of procedural audio, and discuss the benefits and tradeoffs involved with each use case.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 12, 2021
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    3 ways to fix an unfinished or ‘boring’ beat

    We walk through three ways you can revisit uninspiring or uncompleted projects and transform them into something exciting.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 10, 2021
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    3 tips on crafting a unique sonic identity from Nick Ward

    Songwriter, vocalist, and producer Nick Ward tells us about his creative process and three ways producers can craft their own sonic identity.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 9, 2021
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    How to choose sounds and timbres that fit your track

    We explore why sound selection is important, and what considerations you should keep in mind when choosing timbres for your music.

    Routines & Process / May 6, 2021
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    What’s an EPK? How to put an electronic press kit together

    Learn about what an EPK (electronic press kit) is, why you need one, and the essential components you should always include.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 5, 2021
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    Flipping sounds from outer space in Ableton Live

    Explore how you can take otherworldly sounds captured by NASA and incorporate them into your own productions.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 2, 2021
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    Creative sampling techniques for making thematic film scores

    Tom Smith of Soundsmiths walks through how he transformed the sounds of various birds into unique textures and instruments for a film score.

    Recording / April 30, 2021
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    Microphones you didn’t know existed: Parabolic mics, hydrophones, and more

    From parabolic and fiber optic micropones to hydrophones and binaural heads, we explore an array of niche microphones and recording setups.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 28, 2021
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    3 tips on finding your own sound from awfultune

    Vocalist, songwriter, and producer awfultune tells us about the evolution of her creative process and her insights for musicians around finding their sound.

    Routines & Process / April 23, 2021
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    Finding an audience for your music when it’s genreless, niche, or cross-over

    We explore how to navigate music categorization and increase the discoverability of your tracks, regardless of what niche spaces you operate within.

    Tools / April 21, 2021
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    How to use Arturia’s Pigments 3

    We overview some of the essential components you’ll want to be aware of to get the most out of Arturia’s Pigments 3.

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