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Mastering basics with iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements: EQ
In this article, we use iZotope's Ozone 9 Elements to demonstrate how to use EQ effectively to achieve a tonally-balanced master.
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Tips & Tutorials
Explore actionable production tips, step-by-step tutorials, track breakdowns, and more.
Should I mix on headphones or speakers?
We discuss the age-old debate of mixing on headphones vs. speakers by breaking down the pros and cons that each medium offers.
How to use XLN Audio’s RC-20 Retro Color
In this comprehensive walkthrough of RC-20, we dive into each FX module and explore how you can combine them to create some compelling timbres.
How dreams can inspire your songwriting
In this article, let's break down how you can use your dreams as inspiration for your songwriting.
How to balance music production with family life and parenting
Whether you have just a partner or twelve kids, it's important to strike a balance between being a musician and being present for your family.
4 tips for making melodies (free MIDI files included)
From exploring syncopation to incorporating pitch bend and grace notes, we overview four useful tips and techniques for crafting melodies.
Navigating sobriety as a musician during COVID-19
Several musicians share how they've been navigating sobriety during COVID-19, the resources that have been invaluable to them, and more.
How to choose the right headphones: 7 factors to consider
Let's go through some of the most important features that distinguish headphones from each other to help you find the perfect pair.
KSHMR walks through his new effects plugin, KSHMR Essentials
KSHMR walks through the primary features of KSHMR Essentials, how the plugin sounds in action, his philosophy on the creative process, and more.
How to make a synth pad using your own voice (free preset included)
Even if you're not a vocalist, your voice can still be used as a powerful sampler instrument.
7 stretches and exercises for musicians (with pictures)
As musicians' workflows begin to center more and more around desks, we need to make sure we take care of our bodies as well as our minds.
How do animals use sound and music?
Let's examine ways in which animals have used sound to their advantage, as well as their potential to connect with traditional music created by humans.