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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 / May 29, 2018
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    How the pentatonic scale has shaped popular music

    Explore the pentatonic scale and how artists spanning genres have used it to create some timeless melodies.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 7, 2018
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    6 tips for effective build ups

    World-class producer Hyperbits shares 6 techniques for creating build ups that are both unique and effective.

    Music Theory / March 30, 2018
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    How to develop a melody

    Have you ever found yourself just staring at an empty session? Proactively overcome any creative block with this actionable approach to developing a melody.

    Interviews / March 19, 2018
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    Joel Bille on crafting the voice of Fe

    Composer and sound designer Joel Bille discusses how he crafted the immersive sonic world of the breathtaking 3D platformer, “Fe.”

    Music Theory / February 12, 2018
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    Adding Romantic touches to Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect”

    In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we explore some basic musical properties of Romanticism and why they’re relevant to our modern productions.

    Music Theory / January 29, 2018
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    Lessons from Pixar’s Coco: Adding flavor to your chord progressions

    We explore three harmonic techniques from Coco’s “Remember Me” in order to learn how we can add interesting emotional colors to our chord progressions.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 23, 2018
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    Hits decoded: 3 elements in Khalid’s “Location” that grab your attention

    What made “Location” such a compelling song to so many listeners? Let’s explore three musical techniques Khalid uses that grab the listener’s attention.

    Mixing / December 22, 2017
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    Learning your craft – a Masterclass with KSHMR

    Read up on what KSHMR had to say, his production tips and tricks, in his masterclass to a select few in New York City this past November.

    Music Theory / November 2, 2017
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    Hits decoded: 3 elements that define the sonic identity of Stranger Things

    In this entry of our Hits Decoded series, we explore how the theme of Stranger Things manages to evoke a myriad of emotions with just one simple arpeggio.

    Music Theory / October 27, 2017
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    How Undertale helps us write spooky game music

    In this blog post, we’ll be looking at a piece from the indie sensation “Undertale” and the compositional techniques that elevate the fear factor of the game.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 29, 2017
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    Hits decoded: 3 musical elements that make Imagine Dragons’ “Believer” work

    In our latest installment of our Hits Decoded series, we take a look at Imagine Dragons’ “Believer” and dissect the musical elements that make it a hit.

    Tips & Tutorials / June 2, 2017
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    4 tips to help you better analyze music

    Become a better music producer by learning how to analyze music from other producers and artists – here are 3 simple tips to help you get started.

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