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How to get stereo width on modern bass sounds
There’s a general rule in music production that low bass frequencies should be kept in mono. This is still largely true as it provides compatibility with multi-speaker club systems and prevents the…
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Create unique beats with clip envelopes
You don’t need to be a drummer or even know that much about rhythm to start creating your own, unique beats and loops in Ableton Live. In this week’s blog I’m going to show a really…
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5 top video channels for music producers
In no particular order of preference… 1. Ill Gates Electronic music production tutorials and live workshops. Interesting tips on methodology and work habits. 2. Pensados Place Learn from legendary mix engineer, Dave…
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7 steps to perfect compression
Compression is one of the most important skills to master in music production but is usually seen as a dark art by those who haven’t quite grasped it. In this blog post…
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3 New Year workouts for new music producers
Start the New Year with three music production exercises to improve your composition skills. 1. Reference an existing arrangement Pick a simple track you like which works on the dancefloor and copy the arrangement…
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The fastest path to better music production
Live by the ethos: source is king I only began getting great results when I realised that the source sound is the most important thing in achieving a professional mix. It’s a simple…
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Boosting vocals or instruments with overdrive and saturation
Here’s a simple but great alternative to EQ that can be used when you’re looking to boost frequencies in an instrument or voice. What are benefits to using overdrive and saturation rather than…
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Choosing equipment for a budget home recording studio
Researching what you need to make music can be a daunting task, especially when you’re on a budget. Here’s a break down of the most important pieces of kit you’ll need to…
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Get your song ready to be mixed by a pro in 5 simple steps
Getting ready to have your tracks mixed by a professional sound engineer? Here are some simple but important steps that you should take before you send them off that will save you…
