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The Next-Gen Of Macbook Pro Is Designed With Producers In Mind (Here’s Why)

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Is The Apple Macbook Perfect For Music Production? If you’ve been keeping an eye on Apple’s social media...

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The 7 Best Mini Reverb Pedals That Money Can Buy

Reinier Klaassen

Mini pedals are affordable, efficient, and sound great! There are a ton of options for mini reverb pedals...

9 Best Drum and Bass Production Courses For Beginners

Rowan Frizell

A rundown of 9 of the best Drum & Bass courses available today Subscription, single purchase & free...

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JamPlay Review: Worth It?

Chris HyoRok Lee

JamPlay is one of the biggest online platforms for guitar tuition. How does it stack up against YouTube...

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10 Free Sample Pack Websites/Sources For Electronic Music (2021)

MGF Audio

There’s an old saying in music production circles: “you can never have enough samples”. Not sure where to...

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What Are LFOs And How Do They Work? (w/ Illustrations & Audio Demos)

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What does LFO stand for? How do we use LFOs in synthesis and effects? We explore the differences...

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Mid-Side EQ Ultimate Guide (Tips, Strategies & Applications)

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How much does each streaming platform payout? Use our streaming payouts calculator to see how much you can...

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A Short History Of Multitrack Recording (Everything You Need To Know)

How was magnetic tape recording discovered? When did multitracking become the norm? Discover the history of multitrack recording....

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Can You Learn Music Production on Your Own?

Seth Huff

Is it possible to learn music production on your own? What are the pros and cons of self-study...

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7 Different Types of EQs (And When To Use Each)

Parametric, linear phase, “what the hell is Q?!” We break down the different types of EQs… While explaining...

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Hardcore Music Studio “Pro Production System” – Reviewed!

Reinier Klaassen

If you have browsed around on the internet to watch mix tutorials, chances are you’ve come across Jordan...

7 Best Practice Guitar Amps For Rock & Metal (Low Watt, Max Tone)

What are the best practice amps for rock and metal? What should you look for in a practice...

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7 Best Guitar Power Amp Pedals On The Market

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In the market for a guitar power amp pedal? What are the best options for gnarly tones? We...

14 Basic Guitar Chords You Should Know (Illustrated Guide)

An illustrated guide to open guitar chords for beginners. Diagrams of 14 easy guitar chords with finger and...

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7 Best Bass Multi-Effects Pedals (That Don’t Suck)

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What are the best multi-fx pedals for bass players? We’ve rounded up 7 of the best bass multi-fx...

Suspended Chords (Explained Simply With Audio Examples)

We take an in-depth look at suspended chords. Learn the difference between sus2 and sus4 chords and how...

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7 Best Clean Guitar Amps (That Take Pedals Well)

Need a reliable clean guitar amp that can handle pedals with ease? We’ve rounded up 7 of the...

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Mutable Instruments Rings Review (The Best Resonator Module?)

Troy Jansen

While there are many modules in the Eurorack world, few have the honor of sounding both unique and...

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