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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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    News / July 22, 2019

    3 qualities of Beyoncé’s “SPIRIT” that make it perfect for The Lion King | Hits Decoded

    Let’s take a look at three qualities that allow Beyoncé’s “SPIRIT” to blend perfectly among The Lion King’s original hit songs.

    News / June 3, 2019
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    3 elements that make Audien & ARTY’s “Never Letting Go” soar | Hits Decoded

    In this special edition of Hits Decoded, Audien, ARTY, and Karra join us in our exploration of three elements that make “Never Letting Go” soar.

    News / April 15, 2019
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    3 elements that tie together BTS’ “Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey)” | Hits Decoded

    BTS’ “Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey)” is an upbeat track that broke records just 24 hours within its release. Let’s take a look at three elements that tie together the song.

    News / April 1, 2019
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    3 elements that make the Jonas Brothers’ “Sucker” a good comeback track | Hits decoded

    In this entry of Hits decoded, let’s explore 3 elements that make the Jonas Brothers’ “Sucker” a solid track for kickstarting their comeback.

    Tips & Tutorials / February 25, 2019
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    Recreating the beat of Blueface’s “Thotiana” | Hits decoded

    In this blog post, we recreated the beat behind Blueface’s catchy and off-kilter “Thotiana.”

    News / February 8, 2019
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    3 core production elements in Post Malone’s “rockstar (feat. 21 Savage)” | Hits Decoded

    Let’s take a look at three core production elements that make Post Malone’s “rockstar (feat. 21 Savage)” an instant classic.

    News / February 6, 2019
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    3 powerful choices in Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper’s “Shallow” | Hits Decoded

    Let’s take a look at three production choices that make “Shallow” breathtakingly powerful: the lyrics, instrumentation, and arrangement.

    z.carousel / June 25, 2018
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    3 elements that define Kanye West’s “Ghost Town” | Hits Decoded

    In this blog post, we break down 3 elements of Kanye West’s “Ghost Town” that define the song as one of the strongest tracks on “Ye.”

    Tips & Tutorials / January 26, 2018
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    Hits decoded: 3 musical elements that define Kendrick Lamar’s “HUMBLE.”

    In this article, we decode the musical nuances of Kendrick’s latest Billboard hit, HUMBLE.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 25, 2018
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    Hits decoded: 3 things that give “That’s What I Like” a distinct groove

    The 7th number #1 of Bruno Mars’ career is familiarly Bruno with some interesting flourishes. Here are 3 things that made “That’s What I Like” so groovy.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 24, 2018
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    Hits decoded: 3 techniques that show off 6LACK’s vocal performance on “Prblms”

    The catchiness of “Prblms” lies in the track’s emphasis on the vocal performance. Let’s take a look at 3 techniques that make 6LACK’s vocals Grammy-worthy.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 23, 2018
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    Hits decoded: 3 elements in Khalid’s “Location” that grab your attention

    What made “Location” such a compelling song to so many listeners? Let’s explore three musical techniques Khalid uses that grab the listener’s attention.

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