How Pros Make Hits: Believer by Imagine Dragons
December 4, 2019
—This blog post is a chapter from How Pros Make Hits by Tom Frampton, posted with permission.— With over one billion streams on YouTube, over
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ADSR: The Best Kept Secret of Pro Music Producers!
November 27, 2019
Ever heard the term ADSR thrown around and weren’t sure what it meant? ADSR is an incredible music production tool. But learning what it is,
The 13 BEST Reverb Plugins of 2021 (For Any Budget!)
November 13, 2019
If you want a professional mix with plenty of depth, reverb is crucial. But picking the right one can be tricky! With countless plugins on
Audio Signal Flow: What It Is and How to Use It
October 31, 2019
If you record or mix music, you need to know what signal flow is. Getting a good grasp on signal flow will save you a
How to Use The Pentatonic Scale (A Complete Guide)
October 10, 2019
Trying to learn to play the pentatonic scale? This powerful piece of music has been used for thousands of years… And by the end of
11 Best Guitar Effects Software of 2023
October 9, 2019
Finding the right guitar effects software can be a real hassle. The list of great programs is just about endless. How do you pick something
Ableton Vs. FL Studio: Which One is Perfect for You?
October 2, 2019
The Ableton vs. FL Studio debate has raged for years with no clear winner. Both are incredible tools for anyone making Hip-Hop or EDM. But
VU Meter: The Best Kept Secret of the Pros
September 26, 2019
Ever seen those weird, old-timey meters in pictures of old studios? You see a band laughing with the producer, writing music behind the mixing board…
How to Make Electronic Music: The Complete Guide
September 19, 2019
Want to learn how to make electronic music? It’s geared towards musicians who’d like to spice up their existing songs… or even write new electronic
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,
