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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 4, 2018
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    Recreating kicks by Kanye and Azealia Banks with Punchbox

    We recreate the kicks heard in Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown,” Azealia Banks’ “Anna Wintour,” and Ghostemane’s “Mercury: Retrograde” using nothing but D16’s Punchbox.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 23, 2018
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    D16’s Punchbox vs Sonic Academy’s Kick 2

    We compare the features available in Punchbox and Kick 2, two popular kick drum synthesizers, in an attempt to determine which is the better plugin.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 6, 2018
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    Juice up Serum with D16 FX

    Discover new sonic possibilities with Xfer Record’s Serum by combining the synth with plugins from the powerful D16 FX Bundle.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 4, 2018

    How to create a drum kit with D16’s Punchbox

    In this tutorial, we’re going to look at some of the versatile features of Punchbox and how they can be used to create the different components of a drum kit.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 15, 2018

    How to use D16’s Decimort 2

    This feature guide explores Decimort 2, a high quality bit crusher that manages to achieve an oxymoron: it’s dirty yet clean.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 15, 2018
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    How to use D16’s Devastor 2

    This feature guide explores Devastor 2, a versatile multi-band distortion unit that excels in adding aggressive bite as well as subtly enhancing warmth.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 15, 2018
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    How to use D16’s Punchbox

    This feature guide explores Punchbox, a kick drum synthesizer that combines sampling, synthesis, and a host of effects modules to design the perfect kick.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 15, 2018
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    How to use D16’s Toraverb 2

    This feature guide explores Toraverb 2, a “concept algorithm reverb” that allows the user to create any type of reverb from the ground up.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 15, 2018

    How to use D16’s Antresol

    This feature guide explores Antresol, a plugin that brings the classic sound of an analog BBD stereo flanger back to life with unrivaled precision.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 15, 2018
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    How to use D16’s Tekturon

    This feature guide explores Tekturon, a plugin that combines a multitap delay with step sequencing to produce inspired soundscapes.

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