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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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    Music Theory / November 21, 2022
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    The music theory behind Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

    In celebration of the five-year anniversary of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, explore the music theory elements behind its main theme that make your virtual campsite such a pleasant place.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 13, 2022
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    The power of dynamics and silence in music

    We explore why and how dynamics and silence play a pivotal role in creating music that pulls in the listener.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 9, 2022
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    How to make music: Create your own music in 6 steps

    Learn the ins-and-outs of how to make music in this complete guide to music production, from picking a DAW to composing, mixing, and mastering your work.

    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.

    Music Theory / August 21, 2021
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    4 easy ways to improve your chord progressions

    Explore four concepts that will help you add interest to your chord progressions without altering their core structure.

    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.

    Music Theory / October 27, 2020
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    Let’s walk through the bassline in Super Mario Odyssey’s “Jump Up, Super Star!”

    Let’s celebrate the three-year anniversary of Super Mario Odyssey with an analysis of the walking bassline in its theme, “Jump Up, Super Star!”

    Music Theory / November 15, 2019
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    The most important chord progression in Pokémon

    In this article, let’s take a look at the I – bVII – I chord progression, and how some of Pokémon’s most important themes are centered around it.

    Music Theory / May 9, 2019
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    How to use chord voicings and substitutions to create complex textures

    Learn about how experimenting with different chord voicings and substitutions can expand the textural and emotional nuances in your productions.

    Mixing / December 17, 2018
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    How to make your virtual piano sound real

    Explore 5 features that you can manipulate to get your virtual pianos sounding more realistic.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 12, 2018
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    4 techniques for creating realistic orchestral strings

    In this tutorial, we overview the basics for creating realism when producing orchestral strings with software libraries.

    Mixing / August 3, 2018
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    A guide to layering pianos

    Hyperbits shares his advice on why and how you should layer and humanize synthetic pianos to introduce an organic vibe in your productions.

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