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Rowan Frizell

We round up the best hip hop production courses money can buy. Level up your music production with...

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Alex Joyce

As music producers, it is our job to convert musical ideas in our head into a digital audio...

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Can You Plug Headphones Into A Bass Guitar? (6 Solutions)

Vinny Kaul

Can you plug headphones directly into a bass guitar’s output jack? How can you use headphones with your...

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Where To Place Bass Traps In Your Home Studio (Full Guide)

Charlie Cummings

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TuneCore vs DistroKid (Which Distributor Is Best?)

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Are DistroKid and TuneCore the same thing? Does TuneCore copyright your music? Can I use both DistroKid and...

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How Many Strings Does A Guitar Have? (Hint: It’s Not Always 6)

Vinny Kaul

How many strings does a regular guitar have? Learn about 10 different types of guitars and their strings...

Is Piano A String Or Percussion Instrument? (The Real Answer)

Shelby Lock

Learn how a piano produces its unique sound We explain the differences between string and percussion instruments Find...

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What are AAX plugins? What’s the difference between AAX, AU, and VST plugins? Can Pro Tools use VST...

Where Is Middle C? (Various Instruments, Explained Simply)

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What is middle C and why is it important? Where is middle C on the grand staff? Where...

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