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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 / September 8, 2021
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    Make learning a habit with our top tips and tutorials on music production

    We’ve compiled some of our most popular articles and videos across the realm of music creation to help you get back in that groove.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 20, 2021
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    What is modular synthesis (and why should you care)?

    Let’s explore what modular synthesis is and why its principles are worth exploring, regardless of whether you work with hardware or solely within the DAW.

    Mastering / August 14, 2021
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    5 mastering myths you’ve believed this whole time

    We discuss five common mastering myths you may have heard before, and shed light on the reality that lies behind each of them.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 9, 2021
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    Sampling and sound design tips for string instruments

    We explore how you can build a beat that features string instruments in nuanced and interesting ways.

    Routines & Process / July 30, 2021
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    Redefining success: How to identify what matters most to you

    We explore three concepts that can help you redefine what success means for you and set relevant goals to achieve it.

    Mastering / July 26, 2021
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    How loud should you master your music?

    We discuss the largest factors that go into answering the age-old question of how loud you should master your music.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 17, 2021
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    Recreating Cardi B, The Weeknd, and SZA’s beats (free MIDI files included)

    In this installment of In the Loop, we walk through how to recreate the grooves in The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights,” SZA’s “Good Days,” and Cardi B’s “Up.”

    Tips & Tutorials / July 16, 2021
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    What is FM synthesis?

    Let’s discuss how FM synthesis works, what makes it unique, and how you can incorporate its distinctive sound into your own music.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 11, 2021
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    Recreating the bassline from Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now”

    We recreate the iconic bassline from Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now” using nothing but Astra, Splice’s new synthesizer.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 8, 2021
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    Why you should care about polyrhythms as a music producer

    Learn about what polyrhythms are, popular use cases of the technique, and why you should care about them as a music producer.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 6, 2021
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    What is wavetable synthesis?

    Let’s discuss how wavetable synthesis works, what makes it unique, and how you can incorporate it into your own music.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 3, 2021
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    How to use acapellas to improve your production chops

    In this video, we walk through how you can use acapellas as a creative tool to inspire new ideas for your productions.

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