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    Tools / September 22, 2023
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    4 free sound design plugins for your music in 60 seconds

    From powerful filters to emerging AI tools, we cover four free sound design plugins that are great additions to any music producer’s toolkit.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 20, 2023
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    Automation in music: What it is and 5 creative ways to use it

    From shape-shifting reverbs to bouncing stereo effects, we explore just a few of the infinite ways you can use automation to achieve unique sounds.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 17, 2023
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    How to design drum and bass sounds in Serum

    Veteran DJ and producer Erb N Dub breaks down how to design polished drum and bass sounds in Serum in under five minutes.

    Routines & Process / September 14, 2023
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    Music auditions: The ultimate guide for how to prepare

    Veteran educator Renato Milone (Berklee College of Music) shares his in-depth guide for preparing your music auditions for schools, university programs, etc.

    Routines & Process / September 12, 2023
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    How to prepare your music portfolio: 8 tips for what to include

    A music portfolio is an invaluable resource for applying to music-focused programs, networking, and more—here are eight tips for how to prepare yours.

    Recording / September 8, 2023
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    How tape machines shape the lo-fi sound

    Learn about the origins of the lo-fi sound, including saturation, wow, flutter, and tape delay—and how the quirks of analog tape machines have translated to the digital domain.

    Music Theory / September 5, 2023
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    10 musical patterns you need to know (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic)

    From polyrhythms to tertiary harmony, we explore ten rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic musical patterns that every music creator should know.

    Routines & Process / August 26, 2023
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    Creating your music career: A step-by-step blueprint for success

    From zero to upload, veteran producer Isaac Duarte overviews the full process for getting your career in music production started.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 24, 2023
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    5 vocal production and songwriting tips from NERVO

    DJ and production duo NERVO (Kylie Minogue, Steve Aoki) sat down with us to share five timeless vocal production and songwriting tips.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 21, 2023
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    What is the Doppler effect?

    In this comprehensive guide, learn about what the Doppler effect is, where it’s heard in the world around us, and common misconceptions to be aware of.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 16, 2023
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    11 tips for improving your melodies and chord progressions

    Veteran producers Nick Chen, Isaac Duarte, and Kaelin Ellis share 11 powerful tips for breathing new life into your melodies and chord progressions.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 14, 2023
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    Oliver on 3 key practices for making your best music yet

    Oliver took a moment with us to share some of the key learnings around making music that he’s gathered across the span of his career.

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