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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 / June 28, 2022
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    What is binaural audio? How binaural recording works

    Learn about what binaural audio is, how it works, and why it’s a technique that’s gaining popularity across different musical (and non-musical) contexts.

    Recording / April 3, 2022
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    5 pop vocal production tips from Jenna Andrews (BTS, Drake)

    Jenna Andrews (BTS, Drake) shares five of her best pop vocal production tips, covering a wide breadth of topics ranging mic selection to the importance of building relationships.

    Recording / March 23, 2022
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    What is an audio interface (and why would you need one)?

    Learn about how an audio interface works, why you would need one as a musician, and which interfaces you should consider purchasing in 2022.

    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 17, 2021
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    What is phantom power?

    Learn about what phantom power is, how it works, and when to use it when you’re creating music using microphones and other devices.

    Recording / April 30, 2021
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    Microphones you didn’t know existed: Parabolic mics, hydrophones, and more

    From parabolic and fiber optic micropones to hydrophones and binaural heads, we explore an array of niche microphones and recording setups.

    Recording / February 11, 2021
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    3 tips for using microphones and recording live instruments

    Saxophonist and engineer Mario Castro gives us three insightful tips around how to create colorful recordings of live instruments.

    Recording / January 6, 2021
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    Microphone polar patterns explained

    Let’s explore some of the most common microphone polar patterns, and how they can make a difference when used with intention.

    Recording / August 23, 2020
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    How to prepare your home studio for recording vocals

    Your microphone isn’t everything – here are a few tips for how you can best prepare your home studio for recording vocals.

    Recording / August 20, 2020
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    How to make your phone recordings sound good

    Learn how to make audio captured on your phone sound as good as possible with these recording and processing tips.

    Recording / August 10, 2020
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    How different microphones capture sound

    Join us as we explore a few of the most common types of microphones, what makes them work, and what sets them apart.

    Recording / July 25, 2020
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    A beginner’s guide to recording vocals at home

    We walk through the complete process of recording vocals, from reviewing the roles of each piece of gear to connecting your microphone to your DAW.

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