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Your guide to busing and routing audio tracks like a pro
Master the audio bus with our in-depth guide on busing tracks—learn how busing and routing can take your mix to the next level.
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Granular synthesis: A guide to what it is and how to use it
Learn about what granular synthesis is and how you can use the technique to create immersive soundscapes out of deceptively simple one-shots.
5 mastering myths you’ve believed this whole time
We discuss five common mastering myths you may have heard before, and shed light on the reality that lies behind each of them.
Why you should care about polyrhythms as a music producer
Learn about what polyrhythms are, popular use cases of the technique, and why you should care about them as a music producer.
The secret chord for adding a gospel flair to your music
Use this one simple but colorful chord to achieve sounds that are unmistakably a part of gospel music's sonic palette.
Microphones you didn’t know existed: Parabolic mics, hydrophones, and more
From parabolic and fiber optic micropones to hydrophones and binaural heads, we explore an array of niche microphones and recording setups.
3 simple ways to use randomization in your music
We take a look at three simple but effective ways to start adding some musical randomization to your productions.
How to use reharmonization in your remixes
In this tutorial video, we demonstrate how you can use reharmonization to add a whole new flavor to your remixes' chord progressions.
How to create drum patterns across genres (lo-fi hip hop, metal, and more)
Learn about how to create original drum patterns in genres spanning lo-fi hip hop to metal, and download our free MIDI files to dive even deeper.
How to add color to your music with chord extensions
In this tutorial video, we walk through how you can add nuance and interest to your music with the help of chord extensions.
The difference between subtractive, additive, FM, and wavetable synthesis
Learn about four of the most common (but often confused) types of synthesis, and how they're applied to modern productions.
How to humanize your drums: 3 ways to breathe life into your MIDI
From manipulating velocity to adding ghost notes, learn about three key techniques that will help you humanize your MIDI drums.