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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 / November 16, 2022
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    Granular synthesis: A guide to what it is and how to use it

    Learn about what granular synthesis is and how you can use the technique to create immersive soundscapes out of deceptively simple one-shots.

    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 / September 29, 2022
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    5 timeless synthesis and sound design tips from Tracey Brakes

    From wavetable tricks to workflow insights, Tracey Brakes shares five invaluable tips on synthesis and sound design that she learned from using Xfer Record’s Serum.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 9, 2022
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    4 different ways to use samples in your music

    From using loops as-is to cutting them out of your final track entirely, here are four different ideas for how you can apply samples in your music.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 8, 2022
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    The 8 levels of 808s (free sounds and MIDI files included)

    We explore the 8 levels of 808s, spanning everything from basic sustains and glides to uncharted realms of 808 enlightenment.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 12, 2022
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    How to make lo-fi music: Tools, theory, and techniques

    We examine the key characteristics of lo-fi music and explore how you can achieve the style’s distinctive sound.

    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.

    Tips & Tutorials / June 1, 2022
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    4 invaluable tips on sound design from sv1

    Experimental producer, sound designer, and educator sv1 shares four key lessons around sound design and creativity.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 28, 2022
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    Malay (Frank Ocean, Lorde) on 4 ways to level up your productions

    GRAMMY-winning producer Malay (Frank Ocean, John Legend, Lorde) shares four versatile tips that can help you elevate your productions.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 7, 2022
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    3 advanced sampling techniques you need to try

    From resampling to granular synthesis, these advanced sampling techniques are a great way to introduce unique timbres to your productions.

    Tools / April 9, 2022
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    The top 10 sound design plugins and VSTs you need in 2022

    Here are ten high-quality sound design plugins (VST / AU) that can help you reimagine your musical ideas in unique but powerful ways.

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