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Convolution Reverb: What it is and How to Use it

April 30, 2021

Need realistic reverb for your mixes? Convolution reverb may be the trick. Today you’ll learn what convolution reverb is and when you should use it.

Spotify LUFS: How Loud Should Your Songs Be?

April 23, 2021

Want to make sure your music sounds terrific on Spotify? Today you’ll learn how Spotify adjusts the volume of your songs. And what you can

How to Release an Album: Key Tips for Independent Musicians

April 16, 2021

Releasing an album is a big deal. It’s a lot of work and requires planning. But it’s totally worth it. And totally doable. I want

How to Use Melodyne: Pitch Correction 101

March 26, 2021

If you want to make pro music, you can’t have out-of-tune vocals. Messy vocals sound amateur, like you didn’t try hard enough. Today you’ll learn

Shure SM57 Review: The Workhorse of Pro Audio

March 19, 2021

Walk into any professional recording studio and you’ll probably see a Shure SM57. In fact, I can almost guarantee the studio owns at least one

The Proximity Effect: Recording Basics for Pro Results

March 12, 2021

You may have heard audio engineers throw around the term “proximity effect.” It sounds complicated, but it’s really not. And it’s something you’ll need to

Mellotron: The Retro Instrument That’s Shaping Modern Music

March 8, 2021

The mellotron may be an old instrument, but it’s all over modern music. Just listen to the score for The Mandalorian If you want to

Free Kontakt Libraries: The 11 Best Free Libraries

March 5, 2021

Looking for high-quality instruments that don’t break the bank? This list of free Kontakt libraries has something for every genre. Even though they’re free, these