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    • Mixing / November 11, 2022
      Mixing

      What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)? What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)?

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    • Routines & Process / November 3, 2022
      Routines & Process

      YouTube channel strategy for musicians: How to grow your audience YouTube channel strategy for musicians: How to grow your audience

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    • Mixing / October 21, 2022
      Mixing

      The 10 best free mixing plugins you need for your music The 10 best free mixing plugins you need for your music

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    • Music Theory / October 12, 2022
      Music Theory

      What is melody in music: A guide to pitch, scales, and keys What is melody in music: A guide to pitch, scales, and keys

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    Tips & Tutorials / January 9, 2023
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    How to make a drill bass in Serum like A Lau (free preset included)

    In this YouTube Shorts video, we demonstrate how you can use Serum to design a tight drill bass in the style of A Lau in under 60 seconds.

    Tools / December 27, 2022
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    22 of the best Serum presets on Splice (free download)

    We’ve compiled the 22 most popular Serum presets of all time for you to check out on Splice Sounds.

    Tools / December 26, 2022
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    10 of the best VST plugins of 2023

    From powerhouse synths to forward-thinking effects units, here are some of the most popular plugins on Splice from the past year.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 31, 2022
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    How to make monster sounds (free Ableton and Serum presets included)

    Let’s create our own monster sounds from scratch via two different approaches: synthesis and recorded audio.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 29, 2022
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    5 timeless synthesis and sound design tips from Tracey Brakes

    From wavetable tricks to workflow insights, Tracey Brakes shares five invaluable tips on synthesis and sound design that she learned from using Xfer Record’s Serum.

    Tips & Tutorials / June 13, 2022
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    Recreating the theme from Stranger Things

    Learn how to recreate the iconic Stranger Things theme with our downloadable project file and step-by-step tutorial video.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 4, 2021
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    How to make your synth lead stand out (free preset included)

    We explore the different elements that go into an effective synth lead sound by recreating the instrument in Bag Raiders’ “Shooting Stars.”

    Tips & Tutorials / September 23, 2021
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    How to make an entire track using only Serum (free presets and MIDI included)

    In order to put its versatility to the test, we challenged ourselves to try making a full track using nothing but Xfer Record’s Serum.

    Tips & Tutorials / August 20, 2021
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    What is modular synthesis (and why should you care)?

    Let’s explore what modular synthesis is and why its principles are worth exploring, regardless of whether you work with hardware or solely within the DAW.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 16, 2019
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    How to create a silver bell sound using FM synthesis and Serum

    Learn how to use Serum and FM synthesis to create a convincing emulation of the silver bell, everyone’s favorite tonal percussion instrument.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 20, 2019
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    Recreating the theme from Mortal Kombat (The Immortals’ “Techno Syndrome”)

    To celebrate the recent release of Mortal Kombat 11, we decided to recreate the theme song from the game’s film counterpart.

    Tools / September 24, 2018
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    Making analog house using Serum

    In this article, let’s use Serum to turn back the clock and learn how to add some analog flavor to our digital sounds.

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