Lao Ra on creativity, vocals, and collaboration
Colombian singer-songwriter Lao Ra sat down with us to discuss her perspectives on creativity, singing, collaboration, and more.
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What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)?
Learn about the basics of de-essing and how you can use a de-esser plugin to attenuate sibilance and take your vocal productions to new heights.
Vocal comping: 15 tips for getting perfect vocals
Learn about what vocal comping is and explore 15 tips you can use when recording, selecting takes, and cleaning up to get the best final results possible.
What is a vocoder? How to use vocoders in your music
Learn about what a vocoder is, how the effect works, and how you can apply vocoding in your own music with plugins.
How to write a song: Make a song in 7 steps
Learn how to write a song in seven steps—in this article, we dive into the full songwriting process, from writing lyrics to getting your song over the finish line.
5 pop vocal production tips from Jenna Andrews (BTS, Jessie J)
Jenna Andrews (BTS, Drake) shares five of her best pop vocal production tips, covering a wide breadth of topics ranging mic selection to the importance of building relationships.
The Samples Choir share their story and sounds
The Samples Choir give us an intimate look into their performances and discuss what they hope musicians will get out of their sounds.
4 sound design ideas around processing ad-libs
From applying rhythmic delays to experimenting with pitch shifting, we explore four ideas for different ways to process, design, and mix ad-libs.
How to recreate songs by Daft Punk, Kanye West, and more using VocalSynth 2
We explore how to recreate the iconic vocal sounds of Daft Punk, Kanye West, and more using iZotope's VocalSynth 2.
4 tips on composing for film from Tori Letzler
Veteran composer Tori Letzler (Captain Marvel, American Horror Story) shares four invaluable lessons around film scoring and creativity.
3 tips for writing authentic songs from Rynn
Veteran singer-songwriter Rynn (NBC, R3HAB) shares three key songwriting lessons she’s gathered across her career.
How to use acapellas to improve your production chops
In this video, we walk through how you can use acapellas as a creative tool to inspire new ideas for your productions.
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