What Is a Filter Sweep and How Can I Use It
Learn to make use of one of the most widely used and fun to employ sound design tricks in audio production, the filter sweep!
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Bowie Production Theory: 4 Influential Things Bowie Did in the Studio
Listening back to David Bowie’s 1977 albums “Low” and “Heroes” gives both producers and songwriters ideas of how to experiment in the studio.
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12 Creative Vocal Effects for Bedroom Pop Production
Recording your vocals at home these days? Here’s how to enliven your sound and bring your song energy with creative electronic effects.
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Best Effects Pedals for Synths and Keyboards
A rundown of a few of the best effects pedals I like to use with my keyboards and synths, and why pedals can be fun to play around with.
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5 Creative Ways to Use Delay in Your Mix
Delay likely features in almost every pop song today, but there’s nothing predictable or boring about it! Here are 5 ways to keep it fun and creative!
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The Legacy of the Roland RE-201 Space Echo
Today we take a look at the best dang echo/delay unit that exists on the market, and it has been since the 1970s – the Roland RE-201 Space Echo.
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What to Look for in Your First Guitar Amplifier
If you’re new to guitar amps and not sure what you’re looking for, here are a few guidelines that can help you make the best choice for your needs.
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5 Pedals Ideal for Playing Blues Guitar
Looking to infuse your guitar playing with the whining, whimpering and screaming tones of your blues heroes? Here’s a tonal menagerie of pedals to help!
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Son Lux on Composing for Contrast at the Forefront
Welcome back to Soundfly’s weekly interview series, Incorrect Music, curated by guitarist, singer, and composer Lora-Faye Åshuvud (of the band Arthur Moon). In this series, we present intimate conversations with artists who are striving to push the boundaries of their process and craft. Son Lux is a trio of versatile musicians comprised of vocalist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Ryan Lott, guitarist, Rafiq Bhatia, […]
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How to Make Misty Clouds of Steam with Your Synth
+ Learning about synthesis? Soundfly’s got a definitive new online course called Advanced Synths and Patch Design For Producers! Preview for free and subscribe for access. White noise just might be the most versatile secret weapon a producer has at their fingertips. It can be used in filter sweeps to build anticipation for your big EDM beat drop […]
