How a Pipe Organ Makes Sound
In this highly detailed explainer, you’ll learn how air passes through the perfectly shaped tubes in a pipe organ to create tuned tones.
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How Cell Phones Transmit Audio
In case you’ve ever wondered, here’s a beginner-level primer on how the cell phone in your pocket transmits audio to another faraway phone.
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How to Get Louder Bass (and Avoid Over-Compressed Muddiness!)
Loud, audible, and tonally clear bass is something that always eludes modern producers. With some nifty tuning, it is possible to achieve!
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What Is a Parametric EQ?
Learn more about this often misunderstood tool, which mixing engineers and bedroom producers alike can utilize to full effect.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Your Music: Using EQ
Looking to get started mastering your own tracks? It’s going to take a lot of tries, but here’s some helpful info on using EQ as a start.
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An Introduction to Acoustic Harmonics and Partials
Taken from our course on advanced synthesis, this lesson provides a basic understanding of the acoustic science terms behind FM synthesis.
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Why Loud Bass Is So Problematic in a Mix
Bass frequencies can really mess up your mix, here’s why, how, and what you can do about it whether you’re mixing or mastering your audio.
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Shelf EQ vs. Bell EQ: When and How to Use Them Both
Understanding the differences between these two types of Equalization can help you sculpt your mixes like a radio-ready professional.
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Why Singers Need to Learn to “Self-EQ” With Their Vocals
What does that mean? It means not having to rely on engineers for clarity in your vocals, and taking control of the way your voice is mixed.
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How to EQ an Acoustic vs. Electric Guitar
If you find yourself dealing with different guitar signals, here’s a primer on how to EQ acoustics versus electrics in your mix.
