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What is Dither and When Do You Use It?

There are a few topics out there that never fail to get engineers ranting and raving. Y’know, topics like loudness, compression,...

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What is DAW Swing?: Finding A Better Groove

I got tired of feeling like a music making robot. Machines are mega fun to work with. They’re my go-to for making beats. But lately i’ve...

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What is Clipping Audio and How to Fix It

Clipping audio is a music production problem that can ruin a great mix—especially when it comes time for mastering. But clipping isn’t...

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What are Stems in Music? How to Use Stems in Your Workflow

Stems are something you’ve definitely heard about in music but may not know much about. No matter what kind of music you make, you can...

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What are Songwriters? How to Become a Songwriter Explained

Songwriters write songs. Sounds simple right? It’s true, songwriters do in fact write songs. But it’s a little more complicated than...

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What are Session Guitarists? The Basics of Pro Guitar Explained

Nothing compares to the sonic bouquet of a well-played guitar track. You could try and find the same sound with samples or plugins, but...

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What are Session Drummers? The Basics of Pro Drumming Explained

The best drums are real drums. And some of the best real drums on some of the best albums ever were played by session drummers—laying...

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What are LUFS? Loudness Metering Explained

LUFS are the new way to measure loudness in audio. This new measurement scale is an important development for many issues in music...

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What are Drum Breaks? The 10 Best Break Beats Ever Recorded

Drum breaks are a special moment in a song. When the band drops out and you get to hear what the drummer’s been playing all along, you...

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What are Cadences and How to Use Them in Your Songwriting

Cadences are some of the most fundamental harmonic gestures in music. They bring a feeling of closure to musical phrases the same way a...

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What Touring Might Look Like in 2021 

It’s impossible to tell how much live music will change in 2021, but it’s safe to bet things will continue to look much different than...

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What Keyboards Do Brandon Flowers Play From The Killers?

One of my biggest music obsessions has been The Killers. I have been obsessed with them ever since I heard their debut album, “Hot Fuss.”...

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