Tips and tricks
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How Black V Neck uses Ozone to keep their mixes loud without killing dynamics
Black V Neck breaks down mastering topics like dynamics processing, compressors, limiters, and maximizers in Ozone, plus insights on their…
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What is the phaser effect? How to use phasers in music production
In this guide to phaser effects we’ll look at how they work, and how they can be used creatively and…
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What is pluggnb music? How to make your own pluggnb tracks
Learn what pluggnb music is and how to create an atmospheric, hazy pluggnb track from scratch in this step-by-step guide.
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Achieving analog warmth in the box: Avoure on mastering for millions of streams
Discover mastering secrets from Avoure to create warm, dynamic tracks. Learn how to achieve pro-quality sound for clubs, playlists, and…
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How to use automation in music production
Learn what automation is in music production and discover technical and creative tips for automating parameters to enhance your tracks.
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Audio routing: how to use buses, auxes, sends, and returns when producing music
Master DAW signal routing and learn creative tips for using mix buses and aux channels in this detailed guide, with…
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50 song ideas to inspire your next masterpiece
Struggling to write your next song? Discover 50 songwriting ideas that will inspire you to put pen to paper and…
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Laidback Luke on why FM synthesis keeps shaping dance music
Laidback Luke breaks down FM synthesis, its resurgence in modern genres, and how to use FM8 to create powerful basses,…
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Why it works: Dissecting the production moves that brought Keinemusik’s “All I Got” to the top of the charts
Explore how Keinemusik’s “All I Got” blends groove and Afrohouse essentials in music production, using Komplete and Kontakt to recreate…
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Breathe life into your samples: The Towerz method for authentic sound in dance music
Unlock the secrets of creating organic acoustic sounds in digital productions with producer Towerz. Learn how to make sampler-based instruments…
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5 music production tips from techno legend Kevin Saunderson
Explore five essential music production tips from Kevin Saunderson, a pioneer of Detroit techno. Explore his approach to sound design,…
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Why contrast matters in sound design: longstoryshort’s approach with Kontakt
Learn how layering contrasting sounds in music production can create impactful tracks. Explore longstoryshort’s techniques with Kontakt for basslines, melodies,…