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Battling Cognitive Distortions As A Music Producer (A Psychologist’s Take)

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6 Best Earplugs For Concerts & Musicians In 2019

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Review: 6 Best Free Reverb VST Plugins In 2019 (w/ Audio)

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Iceland Now Pays 25% Of Artist Expenses If They Record There

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7 Ingenious DIY Recording Studio Hacks

Pip DolanFebruary 12, 2019

Looking to save money? These DIY music studio ideas are a good place to start. Ikea music studio hacks to impress even Thomas Edison ...

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Music Studio Interior Design: 7 Setups To Inspire Your Workspace

Sean FitzjohnFebruary 11, 2019

Featuring studios that have absolutely nailed their interior design. Get ideas on how to turn your basic home studio into a proper cr...

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5 Breathtaking “Off-The-Grid” Recording Studios

Pip DolanFebruary 9, 2019

Ever dreamt of booking a recording session in a beautiful remote setting? We found 5 secluded recording studios hidden away from soci...

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5 Best Studio Headphones Under $200 For Beginners

Rowan FrizellJuly 26, 2019

Looking to get started with music production? We discuss what to look for when choosing a pair of studio headphones. We compare a ...

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Top 6 Best Audio Interfaces For Beginners In 2019

Rowan FrizellJuly 24, 2019

Looking to get started with music production? We compare a range of the best audio interfaces for beginners in 2019. ...

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5 Home Recording Studio Kits/Bundles That Are A Steal

Sean FitzjohnJuly 22, 2019

Bundles are the perfect choice for those looking to get started with music production. We compare 5 of the most cost-effective and hi...

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10 Of The Best Vocal Microphones Under $700

Kieran WhitehouseJuly 19, 2019

Shoestring budget but itching to record quality vocals? We compare 10 of the best vocal microphones money can buy. 3 price points ...

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8 Classic (And Free) Synth VSTs That Still Hold Up In 2019

Martin PeploeJuly 17, 2019

Fact: we're spoiled for choice with quality freeware soft synths. We review 8 free soft synth VSTs to add to your music production to...

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4 Types Of Audio Compressors & When To Use Each Of Them

Kieran WhitehouseJuly 2, 2019

Confused by VCA/FET/Optical/Variable Mu compression? No idea when to use which? We break down the characteristics of each of the diff...

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6 Must-Follow Youtube Channels For Music Production

June 15, 2019

The Vocal EQ Chart (Vocal Frequency Ranges + EQ Tips)

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What Is Sidechain Compression? 4 Creative Uses & Examples.

June 8, 2019

Music Marketing Tips

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5 Tips To Become A Film/TV Composer By Oguz Ozcanli (FOX, Netflix, NatGeo)

Oguz OzcanliJune 12, 2019

Considering a career in film/tv composition? TV composer and string arranger, Oguz Ozcanli, gives us his 5-step process for landing f...

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Music Promotion & Music Marketing Tips From The Pros

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My 5 Step Guide To Writing A Musician Bio That Gets You Gigs

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How I Make $10k A Year Selling Musician Bio Services on Fiverr

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What Is The Haas Effect In Audio Production? (+Tips & Tricks)

Kieran WhitehouseOctober 7, 2019

Learn what the Haas effect is. Learn how to utilize the Haas effect in your music production. Tips and techniques to create aural ...

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Why Is A Synth Pad Called A ‘Pad’?

Kieran WhitehouseOctober 1, 2019

What is a synth pad? How do I make a synth pad? ADSR basics of creating your own pad sounds. What Is A Synth Pad In Mus...

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What Are The Different Types of EQ (Equalizers) In Music Production?

Kieran WhitehouseSeptember 22, 2019

Parametric, linear phase, "what the hell is Q?!" We break down the different types of EQs... While explaining good practices and c...

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Iceland Now Pays 25% Of Artist Expenses If They Record There

Kieran WhitehouseOctober 13, 2019

According to Icelandic Music (the Icelandic music export office), the government-backed program is going to offer recording artists up to 25% rebate on the ...

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APRA Reports Record-Breaking Revenue For AUS & NZ Artists

Kieran WhitehouseOctober 13, 2019

APRA AMCOS the Australian music rights organisation has reported a record-breaking increase in revenue for the financial year 2018-19. Reportedly the tot...

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Boss Katana MKI vs MKII (5 Critical Upgrades That Finally Happened)

Kieran WhitehouseOctober 11, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7yrXEKPQb4 Last week Boss announced the Katana MKII, the successor to its hugely popular MKI model. The new updates to th...

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Battling Cognitive Distortions As A Music Producer (A Psychologist’s Take)

Ricard MagnussonOctober 9, 2019

The following editorial was written by licensed psychologist, Ricard Magnusson (MSc in Psychology, University of Umeå). The article is provided for genera...

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Waldorf Music Announces The Kyra VA Synthesizer

Sean FitzjohnOctober 8, 2019

Waldorf Music announces the availability of 128-voice, FPGA processing-powered Kyra VA Synthesizer sensation. REMAGEN, GERMANY: Having teased the musical...

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Should Musicians & Producers Update To Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina?

Kieran WhitehouseOctober 8, 2019

Apple have just announced their new update - Catalina - is now available for Mac users. Catalina is the latest desktop operating system which is free for those ...

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What Is The Haas Effect In Audio Production? (+Tips & Tricks)

Kieran WhitehouseOctober 7, 2019

Learn what the Haas effect is. Learn how to utilize the Haas effect in your music production. Tips and techniques to create aural interest in your mix...

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VST Shootout: 5 Best Free Compressor Plugins Of 2019

Martin PeploeOctober 6, 2019

Looking to expand your VST library but short on cash? Bored of your go-to compressor plugins? Here are my 5 favorite freeware compressor plugins in 2019....

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Deal Of The Week: Izotope Ozone 9 (Up To 40% Off)

Sean FitzjohnOctober 6, 2019

iZotope Ozone 9 (Up to 40% off) Ozone 9 brings the latest advances in audio technology to the world of mastering. Now with the new Master Rebalance and L...

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