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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 / 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.

    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 13, 2021
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    Exploring different digital filter types and techniques

    Dive deeper into the world of filtering by learning the difference between analog and digital applications and taking a listen to different filter types.

    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 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.

    Tools / June 7, 2021
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    How to use Splice’s new Astra synthesizer

    Let’s explore the key features, workflows, and capabilities of Astra, Splice’s all-new software synthesizer.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 22, 2021
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    What are harmonics? Exploring the fabric of music

    Let’s explore what harmonics and overtones are, how they constitute the very fabric of music, and how you can apply an understanding of them to your tracks.

    Music Theory / May 17, 2021
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    10 types of melodies you should know about

    In this tutorial video, we take a look at ten types of melodies that you should be familiar with as a musician.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 12, 2021
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    3 ways to fix an unfinished or ‘boring’ beat

    We walk through three ways you can revisit uninspiring or uncompleted projects and transform them into something exciting.

    Tools / April 21, 2021
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    How to use Arturia’s Pigments 3

    We overview some of the essential components you’ll want to be aware of to get the most out of Arturia’s Pigments 3.

    Stories / April 11, 2021
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    Terrace Martin (Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg) talks his favorite synths and makes a beat

    Terrace Martin shows us how he uses Arturia’s V Collection 8 to make music for some of the world’s biggest artists.

    Tools / March 16, 2021
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    The 4 most important MIDI controllers

    We highlight four particularly impactful MIDI controllers that have made their mark across bedroom and studio setups alike.

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