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How to Release an Album: Key Tips for Independent Musicians

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

April 15, 2021

Editing, Effects, Gear, Mixing, Software, Vocals, Voice Recording

How to Use Melodyne: Pitch Correction 101

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

March 26, 2021

Gear, Recording Technique, Vocals, Voice Recording

Shure SM57 Review: The Workhorse of Pro Audio

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

March 25, 2021

Mixing

Studio Sessions LIVE – Mixing Film Score

This session we're mixing an Orchestral Film Score by Jeffrey Hayat, called “Alex the Adventurer”. Download th...

March 16, 2021

Gear, Recording Technique, Vocals, Voice Recording

The Proximity Effect: Recording Basics for Pro Results

You may have heard audio engineers throw around the term “proximity effect.” It sounds complicated, but it’s reall...

March 25, 2021

Mixing

Studio Sessions LIVE – Mixing Orchestral Pop

This session we're mixing an Orchestral Pop track by Angelo Boltini, called “This Town”. Part 1: Part 2: ...

March 11, 2021

Mixing

Studio Sessions LIVE – Mixing Hip-hop Track

This session we're mixing a Hip-hop track by M.E.R.C Music, called “Knockout”. Download the multitracks here.

March 9, 2021

Composition, Gear, Songwriting, Synthesizers

Mellotron: The Retro Instrument That’s Shaping Modern Music

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

March 25, 2021

Mix Philosophy, Software

Which Mixing Plugins Should I Upgrade First?

Are you looking to upgrade your mixing plugins but have no idea where to start? If so, this video is for you.

March 5, 2021

Composition, Gear, Software, Synthesizers

Free Kontakt Libraries: The 11 Best Free Libraries

Looking for high-quality instruments that don’t break the bank? This list of free Kontakt libraries has something ...

March 25, 2021

Our Blog Posts

How to Release an Album: Key Tips for Independent Musicians

How to Use Melodyne: Pitch Correction 101

Shure SM57 Review: The Workhorse of Pro Audio

Studio Sessions LIVE – Mixing Film Score

The Proximity Effect: Recording Basics for Pro Results

Studio Sessions LIVE – Mixing Orchestral Pop

Studio Sessions LIVE – Mixing Hip-hop Track

Mellotron: The Retro Instrument That’s Shaping Modern Music

Which Mixing Plugins Should I Upgrade First?

Free Kontakt Libraries: The 11 Best Free Libraries

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