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Reed Organ

Hey everyone, there’s someone I’d like you to meet.

pre delay

"Pre-delay is about more than just the time between the original sound and the onset of reverb, as you may have heard." Most people assume that reverb time is the factor that tells you how large a space you’re simulating, but actually there’s a lot more going on.

Can You Sing This Note

(piano notes) You don’t need to know anything to get better at ear draining, and you can know a lot.

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Mic Suspension for Upright Bass

Recording every instrument comes with its own set of challenges, but this one, it can be a real beast.

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High Pass Advantage

The EQ in your DAW may have an edge over even some of the most coveted recording discs, but only if you know how to take advantage of it.

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Porgy

I’m going to play an F in every chord of the opening of "I Love Zupor" I’m playing an F and the droning pedal tone of the tonic note is going to ground the song What makes this feel so hopeful?

Corporate Boys

"Heh, Nathan." I initially responded to a mastering session and have never been replied to.

Nyquist Frequency

Here I am at the beach.

routine reminder

This is your routine reminder that what you do is extraordinary.

Having a Key Center

Having a key center means holding a note in your mind even once you stop playing it.

where does a diminished chord go

What do you do with a diminished chord?

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Certification

I didn’t make something clear when I said the difference for me in moving from tape to digital was in that pause when you had to rewind after you did a take.

Hello: nice to meet you

Welcome to a ton of new followers and I figured I’d introduce myself.

Write For That Kid

Once upon a time, there was a kid, and that kid was you.

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Not The Biggest

For those of you who are just starting out and a few of you who probably ought to know better, stop doing that thing where you try and make yourself look like you’re bigger than you are.

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Fixing a chord clash in Apple Logic pro X

Learn how to identify and fix subtle chord clashes in Apple Logic Pro X. Master techniques for superimposing melodies over chords, using region …

Digital Marketplace Summit

This Friday, I’ll be kicking off Beat Kitchen’s Digital Marketplace Summit with a free workshop for members.

the little black book of chords

How many chords do you know?

Plan A

Today I got diagnosed with something called "dupertrans disease".

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Accidentals: sharps and flats

Learn the difference between sharps and flats in music theory. Understand how accidentals work, key signatures, and why A# and Bb are functionally …

Cat Gut

Debunking the cat gut myth: Learn why violin strings and tennis rackets were never made from cat intestines, but from sheep gut, and the clever …

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Compression, Dynamic Range, Logarithms

Understanding the mathematical foundations of audio compression: how logarithms relate to dynamic range and decibel measurements in audio engineering.

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Logic Pro X: Power User Settings

Transform Logic Pro X from beginner to power user: comprehensive guide to advanced settings, custom templates, workflow optimization, and professional …

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Recording The Grand Piano

Complete guide to recording grand pianos: from the 'missionary position' to ORTF arrays, boundary mics, and advanced multi-mic techniques for …

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Recording The Upright Piano

Complete guide to recording upright pianos: microphone placement techniques, removing panels for better access, dealing with player noise, and miking …

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The O.G. 'Take one'

Explore the fascinating history of sound recording from Edison's wax cylinders to the first recording ever made in 1860 by Édouard-Léon Scott de …

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What Do I Need to Get Started?

Essential beginner's guide to music production equipment: from headphones and MIDI controllers to audio interfaces and microphones. Start making music …