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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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    Mastering / May 11, 2020
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    Mastering basics with iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements: Imager

    In this article, we use the Imager module in iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements to demonstrate how to enhance the stereo image of our masters.

    Tools / May 9, 2020
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    3 unique ways to use RC-20 Retro Color

    From incorporating it in your live setup to playing a throwback game right on its interface, we explore some unique ways to use RC-20 Retro Color.

    Mastering / May 8, 2020
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    Mastering basics with iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements: EQ

    In this article, we use iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements to demonstrate how to use EQ effectively to achieve a tonally-balanced master.

    Tools / May 2, 2020
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    How to use XLN Audio’s RC-20 Retro Color

    In this comprehensive walkthrough of RC-20, we dive into each FX module and explore how you can combine them to create some compelling timbres.

    Tools / April 13, 2020
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    KSHMR walks through his new effects plugin, KSHMR Essentials

    KSHMR walks through the primary features of KSHMR Essentials, how the plugin sounds in action, his philosophy on the creative process, and more.

    Tools / February 29, 2020
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    The 5 best free VST / AU instrument plugins of 2020

    Spanning synths to strings, these five high-quality free instrument plugins will help you take your productions to the next level.

    Mixing / February 27, 2020
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    How to apply vocal compression: Techniques, best practices, and more

    Explore the when, how, and why you should (or shouldn’t) apply vocal compression.

    Recording / February 22, 2020
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    How to create a budget microphone setup and effect chain (starting under $200)

    We show you how to create a budget microphone setup that includes everything from the mic itself to the in-the-box effect chain.

    Tools / February 15, 2020
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    How to create a guitar effect chain using Arturia’s FX Collection

    In this video tutorial, we decided to see how an entirely digital guitar effect chain would sound using Arturia’s FX Collection.

    Tools / February 3, 2020
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    The 3 most important pitch correction tools

    Let’s explore three of the most ubiquitous pitch correction tools and their use cases, signature sounds, and cultural impact.

    Tools / January 18, 2020
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    4 underrated audio effect plugins that you need to try

    From eccentric formant filters to pitch-tracking EQs, we showcase four of our favorite effect plugins that you might have never heard of.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 14, 2019
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    Exploring sampling techniques and granular synthesis with Arturia’s Pigments

    In this tutorial video, we demonstrate how powerful Pigments’ new sampling engine is by making a full beat using nothing but the synth.

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