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    Routines & Process / January 11, 2021
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    How to write an effective cold email as a musician

    Explore eight tips and techniques that will allow you to compose an effective cold email (without making you feel like you’re subjecting yourself to torture).

    Music Theory / January 10, 2021
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    How to add color to your music with chord extensions

    In this tutorial video, we walk through how you can add nuance and interest to your music with the help of chord extensions.

    Recording / January 6, 2021
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    Microphone polar patterns explained

    Let’s explore some of the most common microphone polar patterns, and how they can make a difference when used with intention.

    Tools / January 5, 2021
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    Celebrating the history of the Oberheim OB-Xa with Arturia

    Learn about the history of the Oberheim OB-Xa and how you can incorporate its classic sound into your productions today.

    Routines & Process / January 1, 2021
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    Make music production your New Year’s resolution in 2021

    Whether you’re a production veteran or hoping to create your first track, make leveling up your music your New Year’s resolution with these resources.

    Mastering / December 29, 2020
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    Expert engineers demystify the mastering process

    We spoke with three industry professionals to learn abou how, when, and why you should work with a mastering engineer.

    Tools / December 29, 2020
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    Celebrating the history of the Juno-6 with Arturia

    Learn about the history of the Juno-6 and how you can incorporate its classic sound into your productions today.

    Routines & Process / December 28, 2020
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    5 tips for promoting your music using paid social media ads

    Learn about how you can build a paid social media strategy that supports your goals, and how you can get the most of out of your budget.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 22, 2020
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    8 tips for writing effective melodies and chord progressions (free MIDI files included)

    Whether it’s taking a minimalist approach or inverting chord voicings, these simple but effective ideas will help you create music that’s intuitive and impactful.

    Tools / December 21, 2020
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    Celebrating the history of the vocoder with Arturia

    Learn about the surprising history of the vocoder, and how you can incorporate its classic sound into your productions today.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 18, 2020
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    The difference between subtractive, additive, FM, and wavetable synthesis

    Learn about four of the most common (but often confused) types of synthesis, and how they’re applied to modern productions.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 18, 2020
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    The history, ingredients, and techniques behind filter house

    Learn about where filter house originated, its key characteristics, and how you can approach creating your own tracks in the genre.

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