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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 / March 5, 2022
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    How J Dilla changed sampling forever: The man and the machine

    In this video, we explore the immeasurable and everlasting impact that J Dilla (a.k.a. Jay Dee) made on sampling culture.

    Features / November 9, 2018
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    Ma Dukes on her son Jay Dee (aka J Dilla) living through music

    “The Fantastic Sounds of Jay Dee AKA J Dilla” would not be possible were it not for Ma Dukes’ graceful participation – watch and read our interview with the matriarch of the Jay Dee legacy.

    Interviews / November 9, 2018
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    Killiam Shakespeare on Jay Dee (aka J Dilla)’s eclectic taste

    Corey and Steve of Killiam Shakespeare, the experimental-jazz-soul collective from Philly, speak on Jay Dee (aka J Dilla)’s cross-genre influences.

    Interviews / November 8, 2018
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    88-Keys on meeting Jay Dee (aka J Dilla) for the first time

    A legend in his own right, 88-Keys speaks to us about meeting Jay Dee (aka J Dilla) for the first time, creating his companion pack, and more. 

    Interviews / November 8, 2018
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    Cam O’bi on what Jay Dee (aka J Dilla) taught him about making beats

    Producing beats equally soulful, introspective, and groovy, Cam O’bi speaks to us about Jay Dee and what he learned from him.

    Interviews / November 7, 2018
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    Jayda G on Jay Dee (aka J Dilla)’s heartfelt touch

    Canadian DJ and producer Jayda G shares how Jay Dee (aka J Dilla)’s work has influenced hers.

    Stories / November 6, 2018
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    Dez Andrés on hearing his friend Jay Dee (aka J Dilla)’s beats for the first time

    Legendary producer and drummer Dez Andrés speaks to us about Jay Dee’s unique musical style.

    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.

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