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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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    Uncategorized / November 30, 2017
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    How to make a synth snare with Circle2

    Learn how to create a synth snare in Circle2 that will elevate the grooves in your production.

    Uncategorized / November 30, 2017
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    How to make a synth bass in Circle2

    Learn how to create a synth bass in Circle2 to get your low end just right.

    Uncategorized / November 30, 2017

    How to make a wobble pad in Circle2

    Learn how to create a wobble pad in Circle2 to bring a contemporary edge to your sound.

    Uncategorized / November 30, 2017
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    How to make a synth pad in Circle2

    Learn how to create a luscious synth pad in Circle2 that will sweeten any mix.

    Uncategorized / November 28, 2017
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    How to make an arp sequence in Circle2

    Learn how to create an arp sequence in Circle2 to add some movement to your next track.

    Mixing / October 6, 2017

    Mixing with Neutron 2: Synths

    This blog post is part of a series on Mixing with Neutron 2 Standard. If you missed a tutorial, click on one of the topics…

    Tips & Tutorials / September 5, 2017
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    Understanding Synthesizers

    PALA explains the main elements that all synthesizers share, as well as showing the basic info you need to know to tweak your synth sounds.

    Tips & Tutorials / June 15, 2017
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    The 5 best free VST / AU synths of 2017 (with free presets!)

    Synth VSTs come in all shapes and sizes. We bring 5 of the best free VST synth plugins of 2016 featuring subtractive, addictive, and wacky synths!

    Tips & Tutorials / October 26, 2016
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    Eerie Serum presets for spooky soundscapes

    In the spirit of Halloween, we’ve compiled eight stock eerie Xfer Serum presets that you can use to create spooky soundscapes to scare your neighbors away.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 4, 2016

    Introducing #10secondtips for Serum

    Check out these #10secondtips featuring Xfer Record’s Serum to discover hidden features, handy tricks, and new possibilities.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 1, 2016

    DIY Emoji Wavetables in Serum

    Serum now allows you to use an image as the foundation for a synth patch – we threw in a bunch of emojis and got to synthesizing.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 8, 2016

    Exploring the features of Xfer’s Serum

    Let’s explore Xfer Records’ Serum, a wavetable synthesizer capable of creating a vast array of modern sounds.

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