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When studying dynamic compression or searching for experimental audio processing techniques, you may have come across the term “upstream compression” ... Read more

I’ll say right away: minor scales are no less and no less important than major scales. It's just that their name may seem unfair ... Read more

When it comes to advanced sound design techniques, granular synthesis always gets the spotlight ... Read more

There are many types of compressors, but one of the most versatile and flexible is the multi-band compressor ... Read more

The statement that drums and kick drums from a sample library do not need equalization is incorrect. Despite the careful processing of drums in quality sample packs ... Read more

Sampling melodies is a common practice in modern music. However, when using samples, especially from famous or copyrighted compositions, it is important to properly file copyrights to avoid legal issues ... Read more

Mastering is a critical step in creating professional audio. This is the final step in the audio production process, allowing audio engineers to finalize tracks before releasing them to radio ... Read more

Timbre, an important characteristic of sound, allows the ear to distinguish musical instruments ... Read more

Traditionally, music is written using a system of five lines called a staff. You can see it in the picture below ... Read more

A key conversion occurs in the process of translating sound from the analog form that the microphone picks up into the digital code that the audio workstation processes. Audio interfaces play a critical role in this process, turning sound waves into digital data according to the parameters set in your digital audio workstation (DAW). Setting these parameters correctly is critical as it directly affects the final sound and quality of your track ... Read more