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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 / December 19, 2022
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    5 game-changing production tips you should use in 2023

    From re-examining the potential of percussion loops to using AutoTune to create melodies, here are five game-changing production tips you can use in 2023.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 14, 2022
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    3 finger drumming practices we learned from Melodics

    Melodics teamed up with Splice to provide a collection of top-notch lessons—we gave them a go and walked away with three takeaways regarding finger drumming.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 8, 2022
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    The 8 levels of 808s (free sounds and MIDI files included)

    We explore the 8 levels of 808s, spanning everything from basic sustains and glides to uncharted realms of 808 enlightenment.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 10, 2022
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    7 timeless music production tips (in 10 minutes)

    We explore seven tips that are relevant to producers of all levels, from drum programming and chord progression techniques to sound selection and workflow tricks.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 12, 2022
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    How to make beats for a song: Beat production 101

    Learn how to make beats for a song with this in-depth guide, where we cover everything from the tools you’ll need to how to sequence your own rhythms.

    Tools / April 1, 2022
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    Play beats without a DAW with our YouTube ‘Beatmaker’

    Have some fun creating beats away from your DAW with our YouTube ‘Beatmaker’—simply press the number keys on your computer keyboard to play.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 4, 2022
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    Exploring the rich sound and history of the handpan

    Hang, pantam, UFO drum—these names all belong to the handpan, a relatively new family of percussive instruments that share a unique, hypnotic sound.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 25, 2022
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    10 drummers you need to subscribe to on YouTube

    Spanning longtime legends to up-and-comers, here are ten drummers who you should absolutely subscribe to on YouTube.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 18, 2021
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    Flipping Christmas songs into beats in FL Studio

    In this beat making challenge, we flip two Christmas songs (The Emotions’ “What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas?” and Issac Hayes’ “The Mistletoe and Me”) into smooth beats in FL Studio.

    Tools / December 11, 2021
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    How to use XLN Audio’s XO

    Learn about the key features, workflows, and capabilities of XO, XLN Audio’s one-of-a-kind drum programming plugin.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 6, 2021
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    An in-depth look at 5 instruments from South India

    Join us as we take an in-depth look at the origin, structure, function, and more of five instruments from South India.

    Music Theory / October 2, 2021
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    5 of the most important rhythms in music

    Learn about five influential rhythms that have shaped a wide array of genres and styles across the globe.

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