Building Your First Eurorack Synthesizer
If you love synthesizers, the Eurorack format can be incredibly appealing — you can build any type of synth you want. But going from keyboard... Read more »
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Music Theory 101: Tips for Learning Songs by Ear
Just like learning to play your instrument, learning to play songs by ear is a skill that you can improve with practice. As you get better at... Read more »
Apr 19, 2021, 12:00 PM
How to Be a Good Bandmate
Hey, don’t take that headline the wrong way — you’re great! We weren’t talking about you because you do all of these things already. But you... Read more »
Apr 7, 2021, 8:00 AM
Fix Your Room, Fix Your Mix
Once you’ve mixed your music in your home studio, does that mix hold up when you listen to it out in the real world? Or, do you find yourself... Read more »
Jan 8, 2021, 5:00 PM
How to Use Multiband Compression Like a Pro
Veteran mixing engineers will caution against overcompressing your audio tracks and full mixes. And, when it comes to multiband compression,... Read more »
Nov 16, 2020, 8:00 AM
Real Talk: Fixing Drums in the Mix
Re-recording less-than-perfect drum tracks isn’t always an option. If you’re a mix engineer for hire, then you work with whatever tracks are... Read more »
Jul 24, 2020, 11:50 AM
Re-amping Virtual Instruments in Logic Pro X
Music producers are always looking for ways to create unique sounds that stand out in a mix. When you’re working with virtual instruments, it’s... Read more »
Apr 27, 2020, 8:58 AM
Guitar Tone Hacks: 5 Under $50
Want to update your guitar tone without spending a lot of money? Looking to improve your bass tone on a budget? Reaching that next level of... Read more »
Mar 4, 2020, 8:59 AM
Great Ways to Record Your Next Gig
If you’re serious about growing as a musician, you should be recording yourself constantly, whether it’s during practice sessions, band... Read more »
Feb 3, 2020, 9:13 AM
Best Drum Machines for Hip-hop
From its humble beginnings in the Bronx, hip-hop has relied on a simple recipe — a good beat, a vocal, and a hook are all you need to make heads... Read more »