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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 / November 29, 2022
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    Lao Ra on creativity, vocals, and collaboration

    Colombian singer-songwriter Lao Ra sat down with us to discuss her perspectives on creativity, singing, collaboration, and more.

    Mixing / November 11, 2022
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    What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)?

    Learn about the basics of de-essing and how you can use a de-esser plugin to attenuate sibilance and take your vocal productions to new heights.

    Mixing / October 15, 2022
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    The 6 best free plugins for your vocal chain

    You don’t need to go bankrupt to achieve a high-quality vocal sound—here are six great free plugins that you can incorporate into your vocal chain today.

    Recording / September 22, 2022
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    Vocal comping: 15 tips for getting perfect vocals

    Learn about what vocal comping is and explore 15 tips you can use when recording, selecting takes, and cleaning up to get the best final results possible.

    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.

    Routines & Process / April 18, 2022
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    How to write a song: Make a song in 7 steps

    Learn how to write a song in seven steps—in this article, we dive into the full songwriting process, from writing lyrics to getting your song over the finish line.

    Recording / April 3, 2022
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    5 pop vocal production tips from Jenna Andrews (BTS, Drake)

    Jenna Andrews (BTS, Drake) shares five of her best pop vocal production tips, covering a wide breadth of topics ranging mic selection to the importance of building relationships.

    Stories / February 26, 2022
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    The Samples Choir share their story and sounds

    The Samples Choir give us an intimate look into their performances and discuss what they hope musicians will get out of their sounds.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 23, 2021
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    4 sound design ideas around processing ad-libs

    From applying rhythmic delays to experimenting with pitch shifting, we explore four ideas for different ways to process, design, and mix ad-libs.

    Tools / October 12, 2021
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    How to recreate songs by Daft Punk, Kanye West, and more using VocalSynth 2

    We explore how to recreate the iconic vocal sounds of Daft Punk, Kanye West, and more using iZotope’s VocalSynth 2.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 2, 2021
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    4 tips on composing for film from Tori Letzler

    Veteran composer Tori Letzler (Captain Marvel, American Horror Story) shares four invaluable lessons around film scoring and creativity.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 25, 2021
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    3 tips for writing authentic songs from Rynn

    Veteran singer-songwriter Rynn (NBC, R3HAB) shares three key songwriting lessons she’s gathered across her career.

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