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The music industry has been in a state of rapid change for the past few decades. What began as a move from analog to digital media has...

The 808 is one of the most iconic sounds in modern music. It’s incredible that a drum sound that was created in the 80s is still so...

Toplining is a popular songwriting technique. It’s common practice especially in the world of pop, hip hop and electronic dance music....

Vocals can make or break a track. The right singer on the right song can turn a common instrumental into hit material. But vocals aren’t...

When you hear a great song you might assume that lots of money went into producing it, but that’s not always the case. With a small...

Collecting gear is one of the funnest parts of building a home studio. But the more musical equipment you amass, the tougher it is to...

Every musical project is the result of a group of collaborators working together. Even when the artist is the star of the show, there’s...

In the studio, and especially in hip-hop circles, it’s not uncommon to see multiple producers working behind the scenes to help give an...

De-esser plugins are an important part of any pro vocal chain. They help reduce the effect of one of the most frustrating issues in vocal...

Most home studios contain an arsenal of carefully chosen gear. From synths and grooveboxes to guitars and drums, the tools in your studio...

The sounds you use in your music each have their own distinct character. Whether they come from VSTs, sample packs or your audio...

There’s a pulse that connects all music. This universal communication tool is more than just rhythm, harmony and melody—in fact, none of...