The “Anchor Element” Theory
March 10, 2026
Have you ever listened to your mix and felt the energy suddenly drop from one section to another? Today, we’ll look into why that is
Category: Synthesizers
Mellotron: The Retro Instrument That’s Shaping Modern Music
June 15, 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
Pitch Shifter: What It Is and How to Use It
May 14, 2021
A pitch shifter is not just a corrective tool, which is what it started as. Producers are getting creative with it. They’re using pitch shifters
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
The Best MIDI Controllers for Every Budget [2021]
February 1, 2021
MIDI controllers are at the heart of the modern home recording studio. In fact, if you’re a home producer and you don’t have one, you’re
Phase Plant Tutorial: How to Use the Most Powerful VST Synth
January 11, 2021
Phase Plant puts the freedom and flexibility of modular synthesis inside your computer. But it can seem overwhelming at first glance. This tutorial will show
Logic Pro Vocoder Tutorial [How to Use EVOC 20]
October 2, 2020
Let’s be honest, Logic Pro’s vocoder isn’t exactly user friendly. With tons of confusing knobs and menus, it’s hard to know where to start. But
Granular Synthesis: Easy Guide to Pro Synth Sounds
September 18, 2020
Granular synthesis can seem impossible to understand. But it’s actually pretty simple! Today you’ll learn how granular synths work and how you can use them
What Is a Vocoder? – How to Use Vocoders [Complete Guide]
September 4, 2020
Want to add some retro flair to your songs? Vocoders are perfect for spicing your productions with old-school tones. But they can be tricky to
