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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 / January 14, 2023
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    The 3 levels of sound design (free presets included)

    We walk through the three levels of sound design, the techniques that comprise them, and how to apply them to your own productions.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 9, 2023
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    How to make a drill bass in Serum like A Lau (free preset included)

    In this YouTube Shorts video, we demonstrate how you can use Serum to design a tight drill bass in the style of A Lau in under 60 seconds.

    Stories / December 29, 2022
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    8 hot topics in music production in 2022

    We’ve curated a list of some of the most discussed topics within our music producer community in 2022.

    Tools / December 27, 2022
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    22 of the best Serum presets on Splice (free download)

    We’ve compiled the 22 most popular Serum presets of all time for you to check out on Splice Sounds.

    Tools / December 26, 2022
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    10 of the best VST plugins of 2022

    From powerhouse synths to forward-thinking effects units, here are some of the most popular plugins on Splice from the past year.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 24, 2022
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    14 of our favorite Splice YouTube videos of 2022

    We’ve highlighted 14 videos from the Splice YouTube channel that were among our favorites in 2022.

    Tools / November 22, 2022
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    The 12 best Black Friday deals for music producers (2022)

    We’ve identified 12 of the best Black Friday deals for music producers in 2022—find the best deals on audio plugin deals, virtual instruments, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / November 20, 2022
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    How to use Arturia’s V Collection 9 like a pro

    Learn how to get the most out of the various instruments contained in V Collection 9, Arturia’s epic suite of legendary keyboards, synths, and pianos.

    Mixing / November 11, 2022
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    What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)?

    Learn about the basics of de-essing and how you can use a de-esser plugin to attenuate sibilance and take your vocal productions to new heights.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 31, 2022
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    How to make monster sounds (free Ableton and Serum presets included)

    Let’s create our own monster sounds from scratch via two different approaches: synthesis and recorded audio.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 24, 2022
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    The frequency domain: What it is and how to use it in music

    Learn about what the frequency domain is, how it differs from the time domain, and how you can use it for both audio repair and music composition.

    Mixing / October 21, 2022
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    The 10 best free mixing plugins you need for your music

    From EQs to multi-effects units, here are ten free mixing plugins that you can try out today to expand your creative horizons.

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