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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

      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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    Mixing / November 11, 2022
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    What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)?

    Learn about the basics of de-essing and how you can use a de-esser plugin to attenuate sibilance and take your vocal productions to new heights.

    Mixing / October 21, 2022
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    The 10 best free mixing plugins you need for your music

    From EQs to multi-effects units, here are ten free mixing plugins that you can try out today to expand your creative horizons.

    Mixing / October 15, 2022
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    The 6 best free plugins for your vocal chain

    You don’t need to go bankrupt to achieve a high-quality vocal sound—here are six great free plugins that you can incorporate into your vocal chain today.

    Mixing / July 19, 2022
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    How to mix music: An introduction to mixing audio

    Let’s explore the tools and techniques involved in mixing that allow us to create a polished, dynamic, and release-ready track.

    Tools / March 15, 2022
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    What is compression? How to use compressors in music production

    In this 101 guide to audio compressors, we answer the popular question “What is compression?” by exploring the effect’s sound, main parameters in music, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 11, 2022
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    The 4 different elements of texture in music production

    Let’s explore four elements that will allow you to more deeply explore and apply the concept of texture in your music.

    Tools / September 4, 2021
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    The best free effects plugins you need in 2021 (VST / AU)

    Spanning lush reverbs to gritty distortion units, these high-quality free effects plugins will help you take your productions to the next level.

    Mixing / June 27, 2021
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    How to use parallel compression in your music

    Learn about what parallel compression is and how you can use it to glue your sounds together while preserving transients and dynamics.

    Mastering / May 12, 2020
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    Mastering basics with iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements: Maximizer

    We use the Maximizer module in iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements to demonstrate how to bring our track up to commercial loudness.

    Mixing / February 27, 2020
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    How to apply vocal compression: Techniques, best practices, and more

    Explore the when, how, and why you should (or shouldn’t) apply vocal compression.

    Mastering / December 25, 2019
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    Mastering 101: Compression

    Learn helpful compression techniques and guidelines that are unique to the context of mastering.

    Tools / August 27, 2019

    Top 3 plugins for sidechaining

    In this video, we showcase three plugins that will help you streamline your sidechaining workflow and achieve some intricate sound design.

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