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
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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
What is a Pop Filter? (EVERY Singer Needs This!)
March 20, 2019
Recording vocals at home but keep getting loud, annoying pops in your tracks? You may need to invest in a pop filter. A pop filter
Logic Pro X: Everything You Need to Get Started
February 20, 2019
Trying to learn to use Logic Pro X? You’re in luck. It may seem complicated right now, but by reading this guide, you’ll learn everything
Chord Progressions: The Building Blocks of Hit Songs
February 6, 2019
In my country (New Zealand), it’s the height of summer, when many of us kick back at the beach, bach, or bush. Invariably someone’s brought
Speaker Placement: Perfect Home Studio in 6 Simple Steps
January 10, 2019
Speaker placement is one of the most important parts of setting up your home studio. Get it wrong and you’re in for a mix disaster.
The Bass Compression Trick for Tight, Solid Low End
January 2, 2019
The bass is the foundation of the entire mix. Without a solid low end, the song has no “umphf.” If you learn to compress your
Best DAW 2023: Which Digital Audio Workstation Works Best For You?
January 1, 2019
Your DAW is one of the most important pieces of your home studio. But there are tons of options to choose from. How do you know
