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The 4 different elements of texture in music production
Let's explore four elements that will allow you to more deeply explore and apply the concept of texture in your music.
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The best free effects plugins you need in 2021 (VST / AU)
Spanning lush reverbs to gritty distortion units, these high-quality free effects plugins will help you take your productions to the next level.
Mastering basics with iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements: Maximizer
We use the Maximizer module in iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements to demonstrate how to bring our track up to commercial loudness.
How to apply vocal compression: Techniques, best practices, and more
Explore the when, how, and why you should (or shouldn’t) apply vocal compression.
Mastering 101: Compression
Learn helpful compression techniques and guidelines that are unique to the context of mastering.
Top 3 plugins for sidechaining
In this video, we showcase three plugins that will help you streamline your sidechaining workflow and achieve some intricate sound design.
The 5 best free VST / AU compressor plugins (with free presets)
Great sounding compressors don't have to be expensive - in this article, we introduce 5 great free compressor plugins.
3 tips to add punch to your drums
We take a look at three tips for getting more attack, body, and punch out of your drums by using compression, EQ techniques, and more.
Mastering with Ozone 8: Compression
This blog post is part of a series on Mastering with Ozone 8 Standard. If you missed a tutorial, click on the topics below to...
Mixing tips for achieving a tighter bass
In this article, we’ll look at key ways to manage your bass for a better sounding track.
How to mix music: shaping and processing
A beginner's mixing guide on shaping and processing your mix using EQ and compression.
Producing Future Beats: Mastering
Ableton Live trainer, Alec Ness (su na) writes about how to master a Future Beats track on Splice.