How to Use a De-Esser in 4 Simple Steps
September 19, 2019
Using a De-esser is a crucial part of many mixes. When I first started mixing, it was entirely trial-and-error. I’d spend hours ironing out the vocal mix,
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Song Structure: The Key to Writing Hit Songs
September 19, 2019
Song structure is crucial to writing great music. Have you ever sat down to write a song only to ask yourself, “Where do I even start?” Understanding
Noise Gate: 12 Tips for a Clean and Natural Tone
September 4, 2019
Noise gates are incredible tools for cleaning up your mix. But if you don’t know how to use them, they can turn your song into
What Is MIDI? (Everything You Need to Know)
August 14, 2019
Ever wonder why making music in the digital age is so great? One reason has to be the relative ease with which you can access
Modular Synthesis 101: Music’s Most Powerful Synth Explained
July 17, 2019
Modular synthesizers are the peak of any synth collector’s toolset. Modular synths are ridiculously powerful if you know how to use them. But these synths
How to Use Wavetable Synthesis to Transform Your Music
July 10, 2019
Ever wondered how the pros make incredible synth sounds for their tracks? Oftentimes, wavetable synthesis is the secret. Wavetable synths can fill your song out
FM Synthesis: Write Hit Songs With FM Synths Today
July 3, 2019
FM synthesis is one of the most powerful forms of synthesis out there. And also one of the most confusing. It’s an incredible tool for
What is a Synthesizer? The Complete Guide to Synths
June 19, 2019
Synthesizers are more important than ever. They’re all over Top 40 radio hits and even dominate underground music scenes. But all the techno-jargon around synths
How to Set Up Your Kick Drum EQ (3 Simple Steps)
May 15, 2019
There’s a proven way to set up your kick drum EQ like a pro… and, no, it isn’t by using some fancy, expensive plugin! All
Mixing Music 101: The 8 Steps to a Radio-Ready Sound
April 10, 2019
Are you a frustrated DIY musician? Irritated that the songs you’re cooking up in your home studio just aren’t sounding that good? You need to
