Synths 101: How Oscillators & Waveforms Work
Sine, square, triangle, sawtooth waves — we cover everything you ever need to know about how synths use oscillators to create tones.
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How to Use Pedal Tones (for Dramatic Effect!)
There’s nothing quite as mysterious as a progression that is both moving forward and staying the same — harness this power with pedal tones!
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A Short-Ish Guide to Cadences
Can you help me finish my musical sentence? No? Well a cadence can! Here’s everything you ever wanted to learn about cadences, and more!
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How to Use Minor 9 Chords
These chords rule. They sound good on everything and make everything moodier, sombre’r, and gooier — hence; you’re not using them enough.
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What Does “Diatonic” Actually Mean?
Are all major and minor scales diatonic? Did Pythagoras invent chromaticism? What’s up and what’s down with diatonicism… Find out here!
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How The Pros Warm Up Their Voice Before a Show
There are tons of vocal warm ups you can do to relax and protect your instrument, but here’s how the pros do it.
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Digital VST Instruments
Today, it’s not enough to just plug a digital instrument in and start recording. Here are my tips for creating music you can stand behind.
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How to Identify and Remove Resonances During Mastering
How, and why, and with what plugins, to remove resonances damaging the audio in your mastering project, by a seasoned guest engineer.
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Musician’s Guide to Taxes: W9s and Working With Vendors or Contractors for Artists
1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, it’s a lot! Get set up properly for Tax Season with this helpful guide on working with artist and music vendors!
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How to Determine Which DAW Is Right for You
If you’re looking to pick up a new DAW, or your very first, here are the big questions you should be asking. We can also help you choose!
