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    • Mixing / November 11, 2022
      Mixing

      What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)? What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)?

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    • Routines & Process / November 3, 2022
      Routines & Process

      YouTube channel strategy for musicians: How to grow your audience YouTube channel strategy for musicians: How to grow your audience

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    • Mixing / October 21, 2022
      Mixing

      The 10 best free mixing plugins you need for your music The 10 best free mixing plugins you need for your music

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    • Music Theory / October 12, 2022
      Music Theory

      What is melody in music: A guide to pitch, scales, and keys What is melody in music: A guide to pitch, scales, and keys

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    Tips & Tutorials / October 6, 2021
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    An in-depth look at 5 instruments from South India

    Join us as we take an in-depth look at the origin, structure, function, and more of five instruments from South India.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 4, 2021
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    How to make your synth lead stand out (free preset included)

    We explore the different elements that go into an effective synth lead sound by recreating the instrument in Bag Raiders’ “Shooting Stars.”

    Music Theory / October 2, 2021
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    5 of the most important rhythms in music

    Learn about five influential rhythms that have shaped a wide array of genres and styles across the globe.

    Tools / September 30, 2021
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    Bad Snacks and J3PO on how RC-20 Retro Color shapes their sounds

    Producers / educators Bad Snacks and J3PO give us an inside look into how they use RC-20 in their own creative processes.

    Routines & Process / September 29, 2021
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    Self-releasing your music | A DIY guide to releasing a record

    From budgeting to building a team, learn about the process of self-releasing your own music, with insights from musicians who’ve done it themselves.

    Routines & Process / September 27, 2021
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    Developing your brand as a musician: Message, audience, and more

    Learn about why developing a brand can be helpful for your career as a musician, what elements and assets you should consider assembling, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 25, 2021
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    How to make a lo-fi house beat in 10 minutes

    Get a firsthand look into the basics of arranging lo-fi house rhythms, chord progressions, and basslines in Ableton Live.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 23, 2021
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    How to make an entire track using only Serum (free presets and MIDI included)

    In order to put its versatility to the test, we challenged ourselves to try making a full track using nothing but Xfer Record’s Serum.

    Mastering / September 20, 2021
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    What are inter-sample peaks and true peaks?

    Learn about what inter-sample peaks / true peaks are, why and where they occur, and to what extent you should pay attention to them when creating music.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 18, 2021
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    5 different ways to overcome beat block

    These five ideas around overcoming beat block will help you get outside your head and generate new musical ideas again.

    Routines & Process / September 17, 2021
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    12 challenges to level up your music production skills

    Discover 12 music production challenges that can help you learn a new skill, try something different, and push yourself in ways you haven’t before.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 16, 2021
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    4 lessons on sound design from Wave Racer

    Melbourne-based producer Wave Racer shares four key lessons around sound design and creativity.

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