What Is Audio Saturation and How to Use It in Your Mix?
No matter if you're mixing beats in your bedroom or recording a full band, mastering saturation will instantly level up your production skills.
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Music Making & Production Tips
Guides & tips to boost your production skills and productivity.
15 Common Music Production Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Even talented producers make errors that prevent great musical ideas from reaching their full potential. But there's always a way to fix them.
How to Sample Songs Legally And Creatively in Your Beats
Sampling is like building with musical LEGO blocks: you take a small piece of music, maybe a drum pattern, a guitar riff, or even someone singing, and use it as part of your new song. Let's see how it's done!
How to Record & Process Vocals At Home: Your Guide to Studio Vocals in a Home Studio
Essential tips, from choosing a mic to mastering the basics, for great studio sound on a budget.
10 Signs Your Mix Is Done (And When to Stop Tweaking)
Discover the 10 signs your mix is finished and learn when to stop tweaking. Use our essential checklist to ensure your song is polished and ready for mastering.
Mono vs Stereo: Which Is Best For Your Mix?
The best engineers know that great stereo mixes start with solid mono foundations. Grab the tools to make that happen.
Understanding Loudness — A Guide for Content Creators
We delve into the technical subject of loudness in audio, and why it’s so important for content creators to take audio seriously.
6 Songs That Use Innovative Vocal Production Techniques
We explore six contemporary songs and how each of them employs a creative technique to get the most from vocals.
How to Internally Route Audio Between Programs: 5 Best Tools For the Job
Need to internally route audio from one application to another? We break down five of the best tools on the market.
How to Clear a Sample for Release
Sample clearance can be a complicated and lengthy task, so we wrote this handy guide to help you navigate the process
Can You Hear Me Now? The Audio Engineer's 101 Handbook for Surviving Online Events
Don’t let lousy audio ruin your online event experience. Take control of the situation to maximize your participation.