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How to AutoTune in Logic Pro X in 4 Steps
AutoTune can certainly be a love-hate relationship throughout the music world. If you are not sure how to do it correctly, it could sound worse than the actual person singing. Sometimes, autotune can actually sound pretty stellar if done right. Whether you are brand new ... read more
The Best Mastering Plugins To Help With Finalizing Your Tracks
Mastering is the final step in getting professional-grade tracks ready for sequencing and distribution, and it’s easily one of the most misunderstood processes in the industry. Rather than manipulating the individual elements of a song like vocal tracks or instruments, the mastering process uses equalization ... read more
Soundtrap Review – Perhaps The Easiest DAW (Start Free)
Every engineer ever has to start somewhere. Some get thrown right into the mix of things and have to learn through trial by fire. Others take courses and learn from friends. But now there is a third perfect combination of those 2 methods, and that ... read more
Google Doodle Goes Full Hip Hop
With an ode to hip hop, Google pays homage to the history of the music genre that consistently tops charts in today's music. It's pretty cool, it gives you a brief history lesson on the origins of hip hop, and even gives you your own ... read more
Best Piano VST Plugins Sampled From Real Instruments
The piano is a staple instrument in just about every genre of music, but access to a high-end set of keys can be prohibitively expensive and difficult for many producers to justify. Fortunately, there is a solution: Virtual Studio Technology (VST) instruments. The Best Piano ... read more
7 Best Cello VSTs Built By Professional Cellists
As a cellist, I often hear people say they wished they knew how to play the cello. While it takes years of discipline to master this incredibly versatile and beautiful instrument, those looking to add cello to their songs gain the ability to do so ... read more
Best Guitar VST & Plugin Bundles To Amplify Your Sound
Being a producer and engineer, you want to be as diverse as possible and able to make as many sounds as you can. To do this accurately, you need to have so much equipment, that takes a lot of money and a lot of space. ... read more
Best Distortion Plugins That Sound Like The Real Thing
he biggest benefit about so many plugins is they don’t have to be used on one thing. The versatility that comes with them, especially distortion, is that you can put them on anything. Yeah, the standard is guitars and such, but to help bring out ... read more
Best Noise Reduction Plugins For Audio Restoration
As a part of the production process, you may find yourself needed to reach for a plugin that reduces noise or restores the quality of your audio. For instance, an acoustic guitar track commonly has a squeaking sound after recording even though technically it was ... read more
Full Sail University Review, Student Perspective
10 years ago I made the most important choice put before High School seniors, a choice that many people say can affect the outcome of the rest of your life — college. More importantly, I decided I was going to college for music production. Like ... read more