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Nothing beats it. That feeling of satisfaction when you finally get to the mastering step. But there are always creative blocks and...

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Mix Jesus on the Mainline’s “Always With Me.” Win major prizes and huge opportunities. Pensado’s Place Mixing Competition 2016 Get your...

Lots of people are obsessed with the warmth of analog studio gear. Sure—it sounds fuller, more human, more present. But what are they...

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Compressors are great problem-solvers when you’re mixing. They’re a key part of your audio effects toolkit. But if used wrong,...

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Distribution is the best way to get heard. But how do you do it right? Music distribution is misunderstood. There’s way too much...

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