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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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    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.

    Recording / September 9, 2021
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    A guide to the most common audio cables

    Learn about audio cables spanning TS, TRS, XLR, MIDI, USB, and more, and how you can use them effectively when creating music.

    Recording / August 27, 2021
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    What is a patchbay (and when do you need one)?

    Let’s explore what a patchbay is, its most common configurations, and why you might want to consider incorporating one into your workflow.

    Recording / August 24, 2021
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    What is a DI box (and why would I use one)?

    Let’s talk about what a DI box is and explore the variety of applications that make it a useful addition to studios and concert venues alike.

    Recording / August 17, 2021
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    What is phantom power?

    Learn about what phantom power is, how it works, and when to use it when you’re creating music using microphones and other devices.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 10, 2021
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    How are vacuum tubes used in music and audio?

    Let’s break down how vacuum tubes work in the simplest terms possible, and discuss why they were (and continue to be) relevant.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 16, 2021
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    What is FM synthesis?

    Let’s discuss how FM synthesis works, what makes it unique, and how you can incorporate its distinctive sound into your own music.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 6, 2021
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    What is wavetable synthesis?

    Let’s discuss how wavetable synthesis works, what makes it unique, and how you can incorporate it into your own music.

    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.

    Tools / January 26, 2021
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    How do analog emulation plugins work?

    Let’s talk about the primary ways analog emulation plugins are created, the areas they excel in, and how they differ from the gear they strive to recreate.

    Tools / January 25, 2021
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    5 things you didn’t know about MIDI

    Explore five lesser-known facts about MIDI, a protocol that most of us can’t live without when producing and performing music.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 13, 2020

    Everything you need to know about exporting your track

    Learn about sample rate, bit depth, dithering, and the various other parameters you might come across when exporting your track.

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