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Sean Fitzjohn

Take your studio setup to the next level with these 6 studio setup tips.Tag @producerhive on Instagram and show us your set up! ...

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8 Stunning Residential Recording Studios With Accommodation

Kieran Whitehouse

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XglXqe6hvjk&feature=youtu.be 8 Recording Studios With Accommodation Whether you’re a multi-platinum se...

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10 Modern Home Studio Setups That Nail The Vibe

Kieran Whitehouse

A Collection Of Modern Home Studio Setups It's no secret nowadays that you don’t need to spend millions in a recording studio to get a grea...

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10 Best Amp In A Box Pedals With Excellent Tone (2020)

Reinier Klaassen

Craving a loud amp sound but don't want noise complaints? With so many amp-in-a-box pedals around, we are spoiled for choice Find ...

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5 Best Budget Studio Monitors For Beginners Under $300 In 2020

Sean Fitzjohn

An essential part of your studio set up is going to be a pair of monitors. But not all monitors are made equal. We cover 5 of the ...

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Neumann U67 vs TLM67 (Microphone Shootout)

Daniel Natoli

Neumann are well known for their high-end microphones with immaculate sound. The Neumann TLM67 aims to give you the warmth and clarit...

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An Essential Guide For Hiring & Working With Session Musicians

Nicky V

Ever hired a session musician only to be dissatisfied with the experience? The issue might be on you, not them. As a session music...

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Boost VS Overdrive VS Distortion VS Fuzz (Ultimate Guide)

Nathan Scholz

Understand the differences between tonal modifiers for your guitar or other signals Learn how these different effects operate a...

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How To Use Melodyne 5 (Vocal Pitch Correction From Start To Finish)

John Arquette

Learn how to prepare a vocal track for Melodyne Become familiar with some of Melodyne’s most powerful tools Learn how to use Melod...

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Compression Vs Limiting: What’s The Difference?

EQ Before Or After Compression? (Here’s The Real Answer)

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Music Branding Strategies For The Modern Artist & Musician

CIPHR (John Dobie)

What does good (and bad) branding look like? Learn why branding is critical to your success. Find out how to define your unique st...

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5 GarageBand Alternatives For Windows (That Don’t Suck)

Rowan Frizell

GarageBand is one of the most respected free DAWs out there. What can you do if you're running Windows and want GarageBand? Find t...

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Odd vs Even Harmonic Distortion (What’s The Difference?)

Kieran Whitehouse

What is the difference between odd vs even harmonic distortion? How do overtones and harmonics work? Is one better than the other?...

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Dynamic vs Condenser Mics (Everything You Need To Know)

Nathan Scholz

In the world of microphones, there are two major types: dynamic and condenser. Each type is favored for different applications in stu...

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11 Producer Setups That Make Amazing Use Of Space

Pip Dolan

Live in an apartment and have no space for a home studio? Check out these home studio ideas for inspiration. Get ideas for how to set up a small music st...

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How To Use Melodyne 5 (Vocal Pitch Correction From Start To Finish)

John Arquette

Learn how to prepare a vocal track for Melodyne Become familiar with some of Melodyne’s most powerful tools Learn how to use Melodyne to execute a wel...

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Guitar Pedal Order: How To Arrange Guitar Pedals (Diagram & Guide)

Nathan Scholz

Learn about different types of guitar effects pedals. Understand why pedal order is important. Here are some creative recommendations for pedal setups...

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12AX7 vs 12AT7 vs 12AU7 Tube Shootout (Differences, Which To Buy)

Nathan Scholz

Confused about which tubes to get? What are the differences between 12AX7 vs 12AT7 vs 12AU7 tubes? Learn common applications and options for swapping ...

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Pro Tools vs Ableton vs FL Studio vs Logic (DAW Shootout)

Noah Custer

Looking to get started with music production but don't know which DAW to buy? We compare 4 of the most popular beat making software for music production....

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Audient iD4 vs iD14 vs iD22 (Comparison & Shootout)

Chris Voykovich

Audient's iD interfaces are professional, sleek, and very affordable. What are the differences between the iD4, iD14, and iD22? We compare them back-t...

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Active vs Passive Pickups (Ultimate Guide & FAQ)

Reinier Klaassen

Active pickups are favored by some guitarists for their tone. Learn how active pickups work and how they are different from passive pickups. Get hel...

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7 LED Music Studio Lighting Setups (+7 Cool LED Light Options)

Sean Fitzjohn

7 home studios that use LED lights to their maximum potential. Get ideas on how to use LED lighting for your music studio. We include 6 LED light opti...

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What Facebook’s Guidelines ACTUALLY Means For Live Music Streaming

Kieran Whitehouse

Facebook's new "Music Guidelines" have left musicians scratching their heads. Videos that aim to create a "listening experience" will be subject to remov...

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