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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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    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 / 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 / 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.

    Tools / September 27, 2022
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    What’s new in Arturia’s V Collection 9?

    Explore the new and rebuilt instruments available in the latest version of V Collection 9, and learn how they can add something new to your toolkit.

    Tools / August 13, 2022
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    4 free plugins for your music in 60 seconds (bundles and instruments)

    We showcase four free plugin bundles and software instruments that you can incorporate into your productions today.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 30, 2022
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    8 free plugins for making better melodies (instruments and effects)

    We showcase tips and techniques for making effective melodies, using free instruments and effects plugins to demonstrate.

    Tools / May 5, 2022
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    4 free software instruments to add to your plugin collection (VST / AU)

    In this YouTube Shorts video, we showcase four free software instruments that you can incorporate into your productions today.

    Tools / April 26, 2022
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    What is a vocoder? How to use vocoders in your music

    Learn about what a vocoder is, how the effect works, and how you can apply vocoding in your own music with plugins.

    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.”

    Tips & Tutorials / September 16, 2021
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    4 lessons on sound design from Wave Racer

    Melbourne-based producer Wave Racer shares four key lessons around sound design and creativity.

    Recording / September 9, 2021
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    A guide to the most common audio cables

    Learn about audio cables spanning TS, TRS, XLR, MIDI, USB, and more, and how you can use them effectively when creating music.

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