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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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    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.

    Stories / February 5, 2022
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    Ovy On The Drums creates a track from scratch (free project file included)

    Reggaeton hitmaker Ovy On The Drums (Bad Bunny, KAROL G) sat down with us to discuss his beginnings, new sample pack, and creative process.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 27, 2022
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    Recreating “Gasoline” by The Weeknd in under 60 seconds (free project file included)

    We break down how you can recreate each of the core elements that make up the defining sound of The Weeknd’s “Gasoline.”

    Tools / January 22, 2022
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    The top free music production plugins you need to try out in 2022 (VST / AU)

    We go over our revamped list of the top free music production plugins that you need to try out in 2022.

    Music Theory / January 1, 2022
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    Unlock music theory in 15 minutes (free MIDI files included)

    Knowing even just a little bit of music theory can go a long way in improving your productions—in this video, we unlock the fundamentals of theory in just 15 minutes.

    Tools / October 27, 2021
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    Kenny Beats’ 10 favorite plugins (stock and paid)

    Kenny Beats shares ten of his favorite plugins, specifically focusing on Ableton stock plugins and third-party tools he likes to apply to guitars and basses.

    Tools / October 12, 2021
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    How to recreate songs by Daft Punk, Kanye West, and more using VocalSynth 2

    We explore how to recreate the iconic vocal sounds of Daft Punk, Kanye West, and more using iZotope’s VocalSynth 2.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 23, 2021
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    How to make an entire track using only Serum (free presets and MIDI included)

    In order to put its versatility to the test, we challenged ourselves to try making a full track using nothing but Xfer Record’s Serum.

    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.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 17, 2021
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    Recreating Cardi B, The Weeknd, and SZA’s beats (free MIDI files included)

    In this installment of In the Loop, we walk through how to recreate the grooves in The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights,” SZA’s “Good Days,” and Cardi B’s “Up.”

    Tips & Tutorials / May 29, 2021
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    Making generative music in Ableton Live (free project file included)

    Learn how to create a generative music system in Ableton Live that composes original ambient music at the click of a button.

    Tools / March 6, 2021
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    5 free instrument plugins every music producer should have in 2021 (VST / AU)

    Spanning grand pianos to wavetable synths, these five high-quality free instrument plugins are must-haves for any music producer.

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