Here you will find helpful tips and advice in music production for both: hardware and software.
In today’s post, you’ll learn how to fix a dead key on your keyboard. We’ll take a look at how to open a keyboard and all the necessary steps to make your instrument sound like new again! So, how do you fix a dead key on a keyboard? A short answer to that question is: …
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In today’s post, we’ll explain the differences between VST, AU, and AAX plugins and help you understand which ones to download. When searching for new plugins, it’s easy to get confused with all the different formats out there. What is a VST? Do I need the AAX version? These questions and a lot more come to …
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In this post, we’ll talk about Noise Gate, explain the process of gating, what it is, how to set it, when to use it, and much more! Also, we’ll give you six tips on how to use a noise gate in your mixes effectively. What Is A Noise Gate Effect? Noise Gate is a versatile …
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Starting as a tool used exclusively for electronic live performances, Ableton Live is now the DAW of choice for many songwriters and producers. In this article, we’re going to look into the pros of cons of this most popular software and break down who should opt for it and who should not. So let’s answer: …
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In today’s post, we’ll explore the differences between Preamp and Master volumes and how they relate to each other. So what’s the real difference between preamp volume and master volume? The difference is that preamp means input, and master means output. When you turn up the preamp volume, you affect the signal before all other effects you …
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All synths, irrespective of their brands, consist of a handful of essential components that work together to create a sound. These components include an oscillator to generate waveform and alter its pitch, an amplifier to control the signal volume, a modulator to produce effects, and a filter to change the timbre by carving out specific …
How Do Analog Synths Work? – Oscillators, Filters & Envelopes Explained Read More »
A lot of music producers are struggling with how to maximize the loudness of their music without clipping or distorting. Well, If your knowledge limits you, you are in the right place. But how can I make my sound louder without distorting it? Mixing in mono, using various compressors like multiband, Opto, Vari-Mu, VCA can …
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There has been an ongoing debate within the music production community as to whether it is acceptable to mix with headphones. While it is pretty much a given that some headphones are off-limits when mixing and mastering, even the best over-the-ear headphones can have limitations. But let’s answer: Is It Bad To Mix With Studio …
Reaper is specifically designed to be a cheaper and more lightweight DAW that is able to support most plugins without any issues. There is a ton of DAWs out there and their uses vary from user to user. This wide variety of choices often leaves starters confused as to which software should they use. We …
What’s The Most CPU Efficient DAW? – 5 DAWs Compared Read More »
Nearly every picture of an artist in a studio room features a pop filter. Make no mistake, it is not a coincidence, a pop filter is just that important. We listen to music every day and appreciate the clear voice of our favorite artists but little did we know that a pop filter had a …
