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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 / August 29, 2020
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    How to make your own multi-sample instrument (free kalimba included)

    In this tutorial, we walk though how anyone can make their own multi-sample instrument, using a kalimba to demonstrate.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 9, 2020

    How to make a beat using only one sample (free stems and project file included)

    We take the age-old phrase “less is more” to new heights by demonstrating how you can create an entire beat using nothing but one sample.

    Tips & Tutorials / June 29, 2020
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    6 ways to optimize your CPU when working in the DAW

    Let’s explore a few common tactics and best practices for reducing your CPU’s workload.

    Tips & Tutorials / June 20, 2020
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    Making a beat at 20 BPM (free stems and MIDI files included)

    In this video, we explore how we might go about producing a track at a gentle (to say the least) 20 BPM.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 11, 2020
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    How to make a synth pad using your own voice (free preset included)

    Even if you’re not a vocalist, your voice can still be used as a powerful sampler instrument.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 1, 2020
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    How to make UK drill with a power drill (free stems and MIDI files included)

    Let’s apply processing to drill sounds to turn them into synth pads and percussion one-shots that reflect the aesthetic of UK drill.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 28, 2020
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    Tips for humanizing your grooves and rhythms

    Humanizing your rhythms can help breathe life into them and achieve that enigmatic feeling we refer to as ‘groove.’

    Tips & Tutorials / March 14, 2020
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    How to make a future bass beat in 10 minutes in Ableton Live

    Get a firsthand look into the basics of creating future bass chord progressions, drum patterns, and basslines in Ableton.

    Stories / February 24, 2020
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    The Glitch Mob on how they design their live performances

    The Glitch Mob discuss how they approach designing live sets that are both fluid and powerful, overviewing their go-to tools, techniques, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 7, 2020
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    10 free Max for Live devices (MIDI instruments, video effects, and more)

    Spanning playful synthesized claps to vibrant video effects, these 10 free Max for Live devices are sure to add interest to your productions.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 6, 2020
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    3 ways to create interesting soundscapes

    Add depth and movement to your tracks with these tips for creating interesting soundscapes and textures.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 7, 2019
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    How to make a house beat in 10 minutes in Ableton Live

    Get a firsthand look into the basics of creating house drum patterns, basslines, and chord progressions.

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