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Fusing Sound Design & Architectural Principles (Interview With Ténèbre)

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Headphone Calibration Software (Does It Live Up To The Hype?)

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Sonarworks Reference 4 Review (Can It Replace Acoustic Treatment?)

Steven Taddei, AuD

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

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Music Branding Strategies For The Modern Artist & Musician

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Slate Digital Release Brand New Free Plugin ‘’Fresh Air’’

Sean Fitzjohn

Jammy MIDI Guitar Honest Review (+Discount Code Inside)

Kieran Whitehouse

Boss Katana MKI vs MKII (5 Critical Differences)

Kieran Whitehouse

Breaking Down Facebook’s New “Music Guidelines”

Kieran Whitehouse

8 Cool Musical Gadgets That Break Modern Convention

Rowan Frizell

MIT Created A Musical Representation Of COVID-19. Listen To It Here.

Kieran Whitehouse

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8 Stunning Residential Recording Studios With Accommodation

Kieran Whitehouse

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

Kieran Whitehouse

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

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3 Incredible Star Wars Themed Music Studios

Sean Fitzjohn

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

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7 Best Overdrive Pedals Under $100 In 2020 (That Don’t Suck)

Nathan Scholz

Learn why overdrive is an essential tool on any guitarist’s pedalboard Learn what overdrive actually does to your...

Guitar Pedals

8 Best Music Production Courses For Beginners In 2020

Rowan Frizell

We round up the best music production courses for beginners. Up your music production game with these 8...

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Neumann U67 vs TLM67 (Microphone Shootout)

Daniel Natoli

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

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

Kieran Whitehouse

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

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10 Best Overdrive Pedals For Metal In 2020 (With Demos)

Chris HyoRok Lee

Metal guitarists have a huge range of overdrive pedals to choose from. After face-melting distortion or just a...

Guitar Pedals

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How To Make A Mix Sound Wider (9 Practical Stereo Width Tips)

Reinier Klaassen

Learn to create width with clever arranging. Know when to use reverb for width. Use EQ to separate...

Music Production & Recording Tips

Reverb Cheat Sheet (A Complete How-To Guide)

Music Production & Recording Tips

Mixing Low End (8 Tips For Bigger, Bolder Bass)

Music Production & Recording Tips

How To Layer Synth Bass (Step By Step Guide To Fuller, Fatter Sounds)

Music Production & Recording Tips

Music Marketing Tips

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Streaming Payouts Per Platform In 2020 (+Royalties Calculator)

Sean Fitzjohn

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

Music Marketing Tips

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

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8 Best Websites To Sell Your Beats Online Fast In 2020 (Reviewed)

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5 Tips To Writing A Music Press Release (That Won’t Go Ignored)

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Bridge vs Neck Pickup (When You Should Use Each)

Ben Fletcher

Why do electric guitar pickups have different sounds? What affects the tone of your guitar pickups? What is...

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What Is An Audio Interface Used For? (Read This Before You Buy)

Chris HyoRok Lee

What is an audio interface? How do they help with recording and monitoring? Find out why interfaces are...

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Dynamic vs Condenser Mics (Breakdown Of The Differences)

Nathan Scholz

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

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10 Best Mini Distortion Pedals (That Money Can Buy In 2020)

Nathan Scholz

There are a huge number of mini distortion pedals on the market for you to choose from. We’ve...

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

Charlie Cummings

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

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6 Of The Best Audio Interfaces For Beginners (2020)

Rowan Frizell

Looking to get started with music production? We compare a range of the best audio interfaces for beginners...

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How To Start Producing Music (Chapter 1: Equipment)

Kieran Whitehouse

Unsure of where to start with music production? We uncover the 10 most essential components of getting started....

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7 Music Studio Cable Management Hacks For Producers

Sean Fitzjohn

Get rid of ugly cables (or at least hide them) forever Calm your inner neat-freak with these pro-audio...

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Reviewing Logic Pro X’s Compressors (Are They Any Good?)

Danny Muller

7 different compressors in one, but are they any good? Familiarize yourself with each of Logic’s compressor models....

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Modular Synthesis Basics (How It Works and How to Dive In)

Troy Jansen

Learn about modular synthesis and the Eurorack format. Get answers to frequently asked questions for beginners. Explore real...

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Focusrite Scarlett 3rd Gen Review (Worth It In 2020?)

Pip Dolan

Focusrite unveil their brand-new 3rd gen Scarlett audio interfaces. We go over the new features, and review each...

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6 Best Drum Replacement Plugins & Software (2020)

Kieran Whitehouse

Looking for the best drum replacement/drum trigger plug ins? We run you through our top 6 drum replacement plugins...

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