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As producers, we love our toys. Because let’s face it — EQs, compressors, saturation plug-ins, and other similar audio tools are a lot of fun. They’re practically addictive! Before you let loose with your favorite sonic sweeteners, however, you need to take a few steps back and check your mix’s balance. The concept of balancing …
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Sample packs are the sustenance of any electronic music producer’s studio setup. But what’s better than regular samples? Free samples. So, to help you out on your production journey, we compiled this massive list of free sample pack resources for you to explore. We’re constantly updating this, so feel free to send us more resources. …
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High frequencies are essential to a powerful EDM track. But harshness, caused by excessive high-frequencies, can quickly ruin any mix. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to control harshness during the mastering stage. In this guide, you’ll learn: how to identify harshness the best way to dial in professional-sounding EDM mixes ideal settings …
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Sidechain compression is the hallmark of electronic dance music. It’s that unmistakable pumping effect when you hear the kick hit and the bass duck, and it can be used as both a mixing and creative tool. But it can be a bit daunting to approach – especially if you’re new. So to help, in this …
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Studio headphones are one of the most important tools for electronic music producers. Especially in the world of portable music production, where music can be made in a café, on the bus, or even in the middle of a shopping center. Not to mention, headphones are a far less costly alternative to studio monitors. Plus, …
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There are an astonishing number of Ableton tutorials out there on the internet. But let’s be real – a lot of them aren’t that great. And a lot of that time spent watching bad tutorials could be spent actually making music. So how do you sort the trash from the treasure? Instead of sifting through …
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Get your wallets ready, because it’s that time of year again – Black Friday/Cyber Monday! Over the Black Friday weekend, a ton of companies are running sales, discounts and freebies across their products, from plugins to courses and beyond. And as producers ourselves, we know that a lot of you have been holding out for …
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Making a career out of music is a dream for most music producers. Being able to make amazing music, and playing shows all over the world… But it seems so out of reach. And not to mention that there is so much you ‘should’ be doing, and as a result, you’re not sure what to …
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Of course, music production is a creative pursuit. You can’t use science alone to write a quality song. But does that mean that creating systems for your music production will ruin the creative process? Absolutely not. In fact, combining creativity with a deliberate process ensures that your music can be of the highest quality. It …
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The way we work as producers is paramount to both enjoying the process, and getting a final result we’re proud of. But often, our workflow can be our biggest barrier to new, creative ideas. Sometimes you need to add a shock to the system; a bit of spice to the dish, in order to uncover …
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