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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 / March 26, 2022
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    5 ways to create your own FX in Ableton Live with Alina Smith

    Alina Smith (Fall Out Boy, ITZY) opens up a fresh Ableton Live session to share five of her top sound design gems with the Splice community.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 27, 2022
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    Recreating “Gasoline” by The Weeknd in under 60 seconds (free project file included)

    We break down how you can recreate each of the core elements that make up the defining sound of The Weeknd’s “Gasoline.”

    Tools / January 22, 2022
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    The top free music production plugins you need to try out in 2022 (VST / AU)

    We go over our revamped list of the top free music production plugins that you need to try out in 2022.

    Routines & Process / January 15, 2022
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    5 easy ways to level up your music career in 2022

    From time management tips for creatives to strategies for networking and collaboration, we explore 5 easy ways you can level up your music career in 2022.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 28, 2021
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    Exploring the sound design possibilities of automation

    From shape-shifting reverbs to bouncing stereo effects, we explore just a few of the infinite ways you can use automation to achieve unique sounds.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 18, 2021
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    Flipping Christmas songs into beats in FL Studio

    In this beat making challenge, we flip two Christmas songs (The Emotions’ “What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas?” and Issac Hayes’ “The Mistletoe and Me”) into smooth beats in FL Studio.

    Tools / December 11, 2021
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    How to use XLN Audio’s XO

    Learn about the key features, workflows, and capabilities of XO, XLN Audio’s one-of-a-kind drum programming plugin.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 7, 2021
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    The difference between “good” and “bad” distortion

    Let’s explore the different qualities and factors that go into determining whether distortion is helping or hurting your music.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 4, 2021
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    The 3 levels of sampling (beginner to pro)

    We go over a brief history of sampling and then dive straight into the three levels of complexity that exist within the process today.

    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.

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