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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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    Stories / November 6, 2018
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    Thelonious Martin on the legacy of Jay Dee (aka J Dilla)

    We sat down with Thelonious Martin to speak with him about creating his “Fantastic Loops” companion pack, how he’s been influenced by Jay Dee (aka J Dilla), and more.

    Stories / November 4, 2018
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    Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 5 – The U.K.

    For the final installment of “Around the World with Jay Dee,” we venture to the U.K to explore the likes of Stereolab, David Essex, and more.

    Stories / November 3, 2018
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    Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 4 – Europe (continued)

    We continue our “Around the World with Jay Dee” series with sonic explorations spanning the lush synths of Vangelis to the Italo-disco grooves of Giorgio Moroder.

    Features / November 2, 2018
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    Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 3 – Europe

    In our third installment of “Around the World with Jay Dee,” let’s take a look at how Jay Dee was inspired by the sounds of Europe.

    Features / November 1, 2018
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    Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 2 – Asia

    In this entry, let’s break down a few samples that inspired Jay Dee from Tomita and other Japanese artists, as well as his forays into Indian music.

    Features / October 31, 2018
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    Around the World with Jay Dee: Part 1 – South America

    This week, we explore Jay Dee’s world of sample choices in “Around the World with Jay Dee,” starting with South America and his love for Brazilian jazz.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 6, 2018
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    From Final Fantasy VII to Breath of the Wild, a history of video game sound design

    We take a look at a handful of games from the last few decades and explore how they changed the world of video game sound design forever.

    Features / June 20, 2018
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    The Sound: Detroit Techno & House of the 00s

    We conclude our three-part editorial series with a deep dive into several Detroit techno and house classics of the 2000s.

    Features / June 19, 2018
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    The Sound: Detroit Techno of the 90s

    In this article, we dissect the rhythms, basslines, chords, and hooks of several Detroit techno classics of the 1990s.

    z.carousel / June 18, 2018
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    The Sound: Detroit Techno of the 80s

    We kick off our three-part series by dissecting the rhythms, basslines, and hooks of several Detroit techno classics of the 1980s.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 25, 2018
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    5 iconic ‘Star Wars’ sounds demystified

    To celebrate the release of the latest ‘Star Wars’ film, we take a look at some iconic sounds from the franchise to demystify some sound design techniques.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 16, 2018
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    Getting started with sampling

    Let’s explore how to achieve the coveted sampling sound and some techniques you can use to make your samples feel special.

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