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Can A Human Beat 4 Online Mastering Services? (The Results)

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Stranjah Drops “Gnarly”, A Monster Pack Of 190 Serum Presets

Charlie Cummings

15 Pieces Of Gear That Stole The Show (Best Of NAMM 2021)

Jammy MIDI Guitar Honest Review (+Discount Code Inside)

Boss Katana MKI vs MKII (5 Critical Differences)

Breaking Down Facebook’s New “Music Guidelines”

8 Cool Musical Gadgets That Break Modern Convention

Rowan Frizell

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8 Stunning Residential Recording Studios With Accommodation

8 Recording Studios With Accommodation Whether you’re a multi-platinum selling artist or just a hobbyist musician you’re likely...

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10 Modern Home Studio Setups That Nail The Vibe

A Collection Of Modern Home Studio Setups It’s no secret nowadays that you don’t need to spend millions...

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A Collection Of Star Wars Inspired Music Studios One facet of popular culture that is as much of...

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iZotope Neoverb (An Honest Review With Audio Demos)

Nathan Scholz

iZotope has long been at the forefront of music production software, making legendary plugins that are industry standards...

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6 Best Free Reverb VST Plugins (w/ Audio)

Noah Custer

Looking for a killer free reverb VST but overwhelmed with the number of options? In this reverb VST...

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7 Best Pickups For Gibson SG That Money Can Buy

Guitar Pickups Buyer Guides

Love your SG but need a change in tone? Swapping out the pickups is a simple but powerful...

7 Best Compressor/Sustain Pedals That Don’t Suck

Nathan Scholz

Compression is often one of the most utilized effects in music creation. Yet it’s also arguably the most...

Guitar Pedals Buyer Guides

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I Enrolled At Point Blank Music School (Here’s My Review)

Charlie Cummings

Preface Having recently finished my undergraduate degree, this summer seemed like the perfect time to finally commit some...

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Guitar Compression (5 Tips & Tricks, & 3 Cardinal Sins)

Reinier Klaassen

Learn when to use compression on guitars. Learn how to use compression to save a performance Find out...

How Does Spring Reverb Work? (An Illustrated Guide)

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

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Where Should A Compressor Go In The Chain? (The Real Answer)

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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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Music Branding Strategies For The Modern Artist & Musician

Is Selling Beats Online Profitable? (& How Much Can You Make?)

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8 Best Websites To Sell Your Beats Online Fast

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What Is The Tritone Paradox? (Illustrated Guide w/ Audio Examples)

Noah Teachey

What is the tritone paradox and who discovered it? How does the tritone paradox help us learn about...

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

Vinny Kaul

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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The Pentatonic Scale (Everything You Need To Know)

Kyle Chang

What does pentatonic mean? How is this different from other major and minor scales? Discover the powerful simplicity...

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7 Best Budget Microphones Under $50 (That Don’t Suck)

Notation Software Buyer Guides

Need a great mic on a shoestring budget? Considering a cheap backup mic if disaster strikes? We’ve got...

Microphones Buyer Guides

6 Best Music Notation Software/Programs (That Are Easy To Use)

Noah Teachey

Do you prefer sheet music to a piano roll? Are you writing scores for an orchestra or ensemble?...

What Is The Shepard Tone? (With Examples & Audio Demos)

Noah Teachey

How is a Shepard Tone created? How has the Shepard Tone been used for research in music perception?...

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7 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $1000 (That Sound Incredible)

Acoustic Guitars Buyer Guides

After a new acoustic guitar on a medium budget? Here are seven strong choices to check out! Acoustic...

7 Best Synth Pedals for Guitar & Bass (That Don’t Suck)

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Love the possibilities of synthesizers? Want to turn your favorite stringed instrument into a synth? We’ve got you...

7 Best Pitch Shifter Pedals (That Don’t Suck Your Tone)

Guitar Pedals Buyer Guides

In the market for a new pitch shifter pedal? We’ve rounded up 7 of the best pitch shifter...

Struggling With Song Structure? (AABA, ABABAB, BABABA…?)

What are the most effective structures used in popular music? AABA vs ABABAB vs BABABA — which should...

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