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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 / September 17, 2020
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    How CDs use lasers to record and play audio

    Let’s explore how CDs use lasers to read and write information, and how this technology was revolutionary for music consumption.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 16, 2020
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    The difference between white noise, pink noise, brown noise, and more

    Learn about the definitions, differences, and use cases of white noise, pink noise, brown noise, and more.

    Recording / August 10, 2020
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    How different microphones capture sound

    Join us as we explore a few of the most common types of microphones, what makes them work, and what sets them apart.

    Recording / July 23, 2020

    Analog-to-digital conversion (ADC): What it is and how it works

    Let’s explore how analog-to-digital conversion has completely redefined our approach to music in the modern era.

    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.

    Tools / May 6, 2020
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    How does the theremin work?

    Let’s take a look at how the theremin uses the power of electromagnetic interference to create haunting-yet-beautiful portamento melodies.

    Tools / April 16, 2020
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    How to choose the right headphones: 7 factors to consider

    Let’s go through some of the most important features that distinguish headphones from each other to help you find the perfect pair.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 17, 2019
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    How do noise-cancelling headphones work? | The science behind active noise cancellation

    Learn how noise-cancelling headphones block out everything from the hum of an AC unit to the roar of jet engines.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 12, 2019
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    Beyond the mp3: Exploring mp3s and lossy compression

    The mp3 may be one of the most recognizable file types in music, but is it still as important today as it once was?

    Mixing / September 18, 2019

    Understanding multi-channel audio and the stereo image

    Let’s explore the various stereo and multi-channel spatial audio techniques used by audio professionals to trick our brains into “locating” sounds.

    Recording / September 9, 2019

    How to build your own DIY binaural dummy head

    Building your own DIY binaural dummy head might sound intimidating, but it actually isn’t all that hard to do.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 9, 2019
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    What’s in a waveform?

    In this blog post, let’s learn about how you can construct complex waveforms using nothing but the humble sine wave.

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