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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 / July 21, 2020
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    Exploring the history of the steel pan

    Let’s explore the history of the steel pan, examining its origins and the key innovators who helped craft its unmistakable sound.

    Features / June 8, 2020
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    The Black, queer venues where house, garage, and Jersey club music were born

    Explore the gay and predominantly Black venues where house, garage, and Jersey club music were born.

    Tools / May 6, 2020
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    How does the theremin work?

    Let’s take a look at how the theremin uses the power of electromagnetic interference to create haunting-yet-beautiful portamento melodies.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 28, 2019
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    The most important production techniques of the 2010s

    We explore the production techniques that dominated the 2010s, from pitched vocal chops to sidechained chords and genre crossovers.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 12, 2019
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    Beyond the mp3: Exploring mp3s and lossy compression

    The mp3 may be one of the most recognizable file types in music, but is it still as important today as it once was?

    Features / November 26, 2019
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    The state of video game music in 2019

    Video game music is in a more dynamic and exciting place than it has ever been before – in this article, let’s celebrate the state of game music in 2019.

    Features / November 22, 2019
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    The fantastic history of rhythm games

    Let’s explore how rhythm games have continually pushed the envelope of what a game could be, and what the experience of music listening could look like.

    Stories / October 31, 2019
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    The most iconic horror movie scores throughout history

    In the spirit of Halloween, a few of our blog’s authors came together and shared the horror movie scores that stood out to them.

    Mastering / October 17, 2019
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    The evolution of iZotope’s Ozone (2001 – 2022)

    Let’s explore the evolution of iZotope’s Ozone, from its humble beginnings to the recent release of Ozone 9.

    Features / June 26, 2019
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    Club Zanzibar: The place where the Jersey sound and voguing flourished

    Join us on our exploration of Club Zanzibar, Newark’s historical music venue where the Jersey sound and voguing flourished.

    Features / June 24, 2019
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    Paradise Garage: The exclusive NYC club where “garage” got its name

    Learn about how the Paradise Garage was home to one of the greatest DJs of all time and a sound that would define a genre and a generation.

    Features / June 14, 2019
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    The Warehouse: The gay club where house music got its name

    Our Pride Month celebration continues with an exploration of the Warehouse, a club in Chicago that birthed house music.

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