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

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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

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The Top 5 Best Free EQ Plugins Of 2019

Martin PeploeAugust 15, 2019

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

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5 Best MIDI Keyboards For Beginners Under $300

Rowan FrizellAugust 9, 2019

Looking to get started with music production? Find out what to look for when choosing a MIDI keyboard. We compare 5 of the best MI...

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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 Budget 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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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

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

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What Is Sidechain Compression? 4 Creative Uses & Examples.

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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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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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Labels Can Now Pay To Promote Artists On Spotify

Kieran WhitehouseOctober 29, 2019

Spotify is preparing to launch a new feature for both premium and free subscriptions in which labels will be able to target users with a new ‘Music For You’...

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Neumann KU100 Review (Binaural Microphone Head & Drum Tracking)

Kieran WhitehouseOctober 28, 2019

Learn what binaural recording is. Hear how the Neumann KU100 sounds. My honest review of the results below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d...

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Last Call For Daughters X Fuzzrocious “Empty Glass” Pedal

Sean FitzjohnOctober 25, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2z-Ubmsqhk With a vision to create something both cacophonous yet rich with a texture that compliments the sound of Daug...

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Study Finds 50% Of Musicians Quit Music Due To Abuse & Sexism

Kieran WhitehouseOctober 24, 2019

The Musicians’ Union has published findings suggesting nearly half of its 31,000 membership base are facing quitting music due to abuse and sexism. The M...

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Strymon ‘Iridium’: In Search Of The Perfect Amp Tone

Sean FitzjohnOctober 23, 2019

https://youtu.be/sNZdRAd0K4g Nothing quite compares to the true nature of a guitar and its playing like a world-class tube amp driving a perfectly-matched sp...

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Fender Songs Attempts To Revolutionize Chord Discovery & Learning

Sean FitzjohnOctober 22, 2019

Fender, or more specifically Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC), have announced a new partnership with Apple Music. Their new subscription app...

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5 Best Drum Replacement Plugins & Software In 2019

Kieran WhitehouseOctober 19, 2019

Looking for the best drum replacement/drum trigger software? We run you through our top 5 sample replacement plugins in 2019. Let us know your favorit...

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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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