Four Unique Features of Ableton Live

Four Unique Features of Ableton Live

An article about four features and workflows unique to Ableton Live.

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Big Picture: Don’t Sprint The Track

Big Picture: Don't Sprint The Track

How to keep your mind on the big picture when working on a new recording project.

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Recording

Posted on 6/17/2013 By Mike Moschetto

45 Marketing Tips for Audio Professionals

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A guide to marketing and branding for musicians and audio professionals.

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Advice

Posted on 6/13/2013 By Dan Comerchero

Rock What You Got

Rock What You Got

An article about pride and why you should rock what you got.

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Advice

Posted on 6/11/2013 By Kim Lajoie

The Great Audio App Giveaway of 2013

The Big Audio App Giveaway of 2013

Win a bundle of Mac and iOS audio apps in our annual app giveaway.

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Contest

Posted on 6/10/2013 By Dan Comerchero

Mixing with Mastering in Mind: Tone

Mixing with Mastering in Mind: Tone

A few useful techniques for addressing tone during mixing, with mastering in mind.

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Mixing

Posted on 6/6/2013 By Rob Schlette

7 Effective Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block

7 Quick Ways to Overcome Writer's Block

Seven tips to help you quickly overcome the dreaded and inevitable writer’s block.

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6 Steps For Your Best Mix Ever

6 Steps Towards Your Best Mix Ever

Six guidelines to follow for getting a great mix in any context.

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Mixing

Posted on 6/3/2013 By Matthew Weiss

How Mick Guzauski Mixed Daft Punk

How Mick Guzauski Mixed Daft Punk

Mick Guzauski walks you through how he mixed Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’ as well as classic albums by Mariah Carey and Eric Clapton.

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Video

Posted on 5/20/2013 By Dan Comerchero

3 Simple Steps for a Great Acoustic Guitar Sound

3 Simple Steps for a Great Acoustic Guitar Sound

An article and video tutorial about how to get a great acoustic guitar sound.

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Video

Posted on 5/15/2013 By Matthew Weiss

How to Enhance Drums with Parallel Distortion

Parallel Distortion with Multiple Outputs [Video]

Learn how to enhance your drums with parallel distortion using multiple outputs for group sends.

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Video

Posted on 5/13/2013 By Dan Comerchero

7 Mixing Techniques That Can Get You in Trouble

7 Mixing Techniques That Can Get You in Trouble

Seven advanced mixing techniques that will take your sound up a notch or totally screw up your mix.

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Mixing

Posted on 5/7/2013 By Matthew Weiss

How to Maximize the First Hour of Mixing

How to Maximize the First Hour of Mixing

The first hour of your mix is crucial. Here’s how to make the most of it.

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Mixing

Posted on 4/22/2013 By Matthew Weiss

How to Make 808s Hit HARD

How to Make 808s Hit HARD

Seven ways to mix 808s. Includes processing techniques, audio examples and a free sample pack.

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Mixing

Posted on 4/10/2013 By Matthew Weiss

Clariphonic Equalizer: Hardware vs Software

Clariphonic EQ Hardware vs Software

A comparison of the hardware and software versions of the Kush Audio Clariphonic EQ.

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Software

Posted on 4/8/2013 By Matthew Weiss

Avid Announces Pro Tools 11

Avid Announces Pro Tools 11

Includes 64-bit architecture, new audio engine, offline bouncing and more.

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Software

Posted on 4/7/2013 By Dan Comerchero

7 Useful OS X Shortcuts for Audio Engineers

5 Essential OS X Keyboard Shortcuts for Audio Engineers

Keyboard shortcuts save you time. Here are seven particularly useful ones.

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Resources

Posted on 4/4/2013 By Dan Comerchero

Have You Seen These Microphone Shootouts?

Have You Seen These Microphone Shootouts?

Cherry Pie Audio put together some fantastic microphone shootouts for you.

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Video

Posted on 4/2/2013 By Dan Comerchero

An Effective Piano Spot Miking Technique

Piano Spot Mic Technique

A useful spot miking technique for piano in a live concert setting.

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How to Produce Magical Studio Performances

Producers: Make Magic Happen

Tips for getting the most out of musicians in the studio.

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Production

Posted on 1/25/2013 By Matthew Weiss

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