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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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    Recording / October 14, 2022
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    Analog vs. digital effects for recording guitar: Exploring the timeless debate

    Explore some tips, facts, and thoughts that pertain to the timeless debate between using analog vs. digital effects when recording guitar performances.

    Features / November 17, 2021
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    Keeping the pedal steel guitar alive | 5 players on the instrument’s influence and evolution

    We invited five modern players for a roundtable discussion about their history, approach, and relationship with the pedal steel guitar.

    Recording / October 29, 2021
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    A complete guide to guitar amp simulator plugins

    We explore what guitar amp simulator plugins are, how they sound, their pros and cons, and some of the best options out there today.

    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.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 16, 2021
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    4 lessons on sound design from Wave Racer

    Melbourne-based producer Wave Racer shares four key lessons around sound design and creativity.

    Recording / September 9, 2021
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    A guide to the most common audio cables

    Learn about audio cables spanning TS, TRS, XLR, MIDI, USB, and more, and how you can use them effectively when creating music.

    Recording / August 24, 2021
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    What is a DI box (and why would I use one)?

    Let’s talk about what a DI box is and explore the variety of applications that make it a useful addition to studios and concert venues alike.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 10, 2021
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    How are vacuum tubes used in music and audio?

    Let’s break down how vacuum tubes work in the simplest terms possible, and discuss why they were (and continue to be) relevant.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 2, 2021
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    Exploring the world of open tunings on guitar

    Five guitarists across various genres tell us why they use open tunings and how alternate tunings can help expand our creativity.

    Features / December 17, 2020
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    Shoegaze is sounding bigger and more crushing than ever before

    We spoke with the musicians, producers, and engineers behind Nothing, Cloakroom, DIIV, and Greet Death on the state of creating shoegaze records in 2020.

    Tools / November 16, 2020
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    The most important gear and accessories for a guitarist

    Let’s explore all the additional items you should pick up if you’re a guitarist, whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro.

    Stories / November 12, 2020
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    Get your beats heard by OG Parker and win a $2500 spending spree from Fender

    OG Parker and Fender want to listen to your creations – submit your music at [email protected] to be heard.

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