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Mixing And Mastering: 7 Shocking Differences Between Mixing And Mastering

When it comes to mixing and mastering, these two (very distinct) processes oftentimes get grouped together as one.   This can be due to overlapping terminology, lack of knowledge, or even carelessness.   The key to producing an immaculate, professional final track, however, is knowing the unique differences and applying them as such.    Today […]

Top 8 Mind-Blowing VST Effects Plugins Every Producer Needs

Without amazing VST effects plugins, a great song can be perceived as basic, lackluster, and even unprofessional.   They help to instantly capture the attention of your listeners and can help you stand out from the crowd in a big way.   As well as give you that unique edge you’re looking for.   But […]

What Is A Theremin? The Magic Behind How It Works + 5 Expert Secrets

Theremins… even if you don’t know the word, you definitely know the sound.   Known by musicians and non-musicians alike, as one of the strangest, creepy-sounding (cult classic) instruments known to man.   Created even before the advent of modern technology.   Think of the sound you hear when you’re watching a movie and an alien […]

Noise Gates And Expanders 101: The Ultimate Guide To Producing A Polished Track

Unwanted noise in your audio signal is, by far, the most annoying and detrimental issue when it comes to recording.   The best way to battle this frustrating noise problem is with the use of Noise Gates and Expanders.   When applied correctly, these processors are how you reduce and eliminate unwanted sounds (noise) from […]

Arpeggiators: Top 5 Creative Ways To Make Your Music Addictive

Before arps (arpeggiators) took the synthesis world by storm, they all started off pretty basic.   You would simply determine the direction you wanted the arpeggiator to play (up, down, both, random) as it circled through the triggered notes and their corresponding octave/note ranges.   Then, you would simply specify the time division (interval) so […]

Plugin Essentials: Top 8 Powerful VST Synths Every Producer Needs

Synthesis, and their associated synthesizers come in a variety of different forms and all have signature functions, but in general you have:   SUBTRACTIVE SYNTHS ANALOG-MODELED SYNTHS WAVETABLE SYNTHS ADDITIVE SYNTHS FM SYNTHS GRANULAR/SAMPLE-BASED SYNTHS ALL-IN-ONE SYNTHS (HYBRIDS) MODULAR SYNTHS   While your DAW may come loaded with stock instruments and samples, limiting yourself to […]