do you understand stereo
Most producers think they understand stereo — but confuse width with quality. What stereo actually means, how it’s encoded, and why mono compatibility …
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Giveaway: residency
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Artist: best and worst
Think of an artist that you admire, and in the comment below, share what you think is their worst work.
Blues: are dominant chords V chords?
Even in the blues, dominant chords tend to function like five chords.
right click to mp3
If you find yourself running off lots of mp3 files and wishing you had a better way to do it in macOS, here’s my workflow and maybe you’ll like it.
Getting Feedback
Giving good feedback and absorbing good feedback are skills that we aren’t born knowing how to do.
Complex Good
Music doesn’t have to be complicated to be good.
I Am the Transducer
The act of transduction just means taking energy in one form and converting it into another.
I Discovered a New Chord
I’ve discovered a new chord!
How Do You Know How Much Compression To Use
"How do I know how much compression to use?" Just use your ears.
Set Aside Five Minutes
Set aside five minutes today to do something that you love.
It's Just Like Writing a Song
(water splashing) - Teaching songwriting is a little like teaching someone how to ride a bike.
