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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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    Tips & Tutorials / November 22, 2021
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    Flipping anime OSTs into beats in FL Studio

    We flip the music from Lupin the Third, Princess Minerva, and Blue Exorcist to demonstrate how anime OSTs can spark creativity and inspire us to create something new.

    Tools / November 15, 2021
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    How to use Minimal Audio’s Rift

    Learn about the key features, workflows, and capabilities of Rift, Minimal Audio’s hybrid distortion plugin.

    Tips & Tutorials / November 4, 2021
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    What is waveshaping? How to add color to the simplest of sounds

    We explore two particularly popular waveshaping techniques that can be used to transform the timbre of your sounds.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 30, 2021
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    How to make a pop beat in 10 minutes

    Get a firsthand look into the basics of arranging pop rhythms, chord progressions, and basslines in Logic Pro.

    Recording / October 29, 2021
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    A complete guide to guitar amp simulator plugins

    We explore what guitar amp simulator plugins are, how they sound, their pros and cons, and some of the best options out there today.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 23, 2021
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    Flipping horror movie soundtracks into beats with FL Studio

    In celebration of spooky season, we did some virtual crate digging to flip four unique horror movie soundtracks into hard-hitting beats.

    Tools / October 12, 2021
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    How to recreate songs by Daft Punk, Kanye West, and more using VocalSynth 2

    We explore how to recreate the iconic vocal sounds of Daft Punk, Kanye West, and more using iZotope’s VocalSynth 2.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 4, 2021
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    How to make your synth lead stand out (free preset included)

    We explore the different elements that go into an effective synth lead sound by recreating the instrument in Bag Raiders’ “Shooting Stars.”

    Tools / September 30, 2021
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    Bad Snacks and J3PO on how RC-20 Retro Color shapes their sounds

    Producers / educators Bad Snacks and J3PO give us an inside look into how they use RC-20 in their own creative processes.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 25, 2021
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    How to make a lo-fi house beat in 10 minutes

    Get a firsthand look into the basics of arranging lo-fi house rhythms, chord progressions, and basslines in Ableton Live.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 23, 2021
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    How to make an entire track using only Serum (free presets and MIDI included)

    In order to put its versatility to the test, we challenged ourselves to try making a full track using nothing but Xfer Record’s Serum.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 12, 2021
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    7 ideas for making your music more unique

    We explore seven ways to make our tracks more unique, spanning everything from music theory techniques to sound design tricks.

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