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Veteran engineer Brian Pomp is an expert mixer, in both studio and live performance settings. He has mixed for some of the biggest acts in the world, having served as the front-of-house and/or monitor engineer for artists including Grimes, Macklemore, Ke$ha, DNCE, Macy Gray, Iggy Azalea, and TLC. His professional experience runs the gamut of high-energy, high-polish […]
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As producers, we’re always looking for ways to speed up our workflow, increase our productivity and try not to let any more tracks slip into the unfinished pile. However, this can be difficult at times with our lives growing increasingly busier and inundated with more and more distractions. Whether it’s trying to juggle school, work or […]
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It’s well-known in the world of music production that a carefully placed vocal hook on a track can transform a good song into an unforgettable one. There are lots of different ways you can use vox in a track and the way you arrange and manipulate them can sometimes make all the difference. In our […]
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Last month DJ Ravine and Ben Bristow, our lead DJ instructor, joined forces to discuss the five key mistakes made by DJs today. These ranged from the obvious to the overlooked including tips about avoiding redline, knowing your set up and much more. Check those out here. Now, the pair has returned to share their top tips […]
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We head back to Stonebank of Monstercat fame’s studio for another chat with him, this time about Subpac and how it has permeated his workflow. There are some great tips on how to make the most of them in music production here, so if you’ve recently bought one or are thinking about doing so, we […]
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While most of us disagree about what exactly we want from a DJ, be it chopped and looped beats, quick mixes that defy genre and convention or long, deep blends that make soup of our brains, one thing we have all experienced is what we don’t want from a DJ. For today’s video, our lead […]
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Mastering is often perceived as the murkiest and most impenetrable stage of the music production process. But our with these tips and techniques to make better masters, hopefully we can get you off on the right track. Mastering forms an integral part of our BA (Hons) in Music Production and Sound Engineering degree, with a dedicated […]
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The bassline is often the most important part of a track although it rarely gets the recognition it deserves. A great bassline either holds the music together, combines with a kick to provide the backbone of the track, or even comes screaming out of your speakers to take the lead. But with such varied uses, […]
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As part of our partnership with Loopmasters and Plugin Boutique, we have a new tutorial for you featuring two fantastic plugins from Plugin Boutique. Carbon Electra is a synth plugin with a streamlined interface and loads of variation potential, while big kick does exactly what it says on the tin – making designing a weighty kick […]
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Are you getting the most from your effects plugins? It’s a bottomless pool of possibility and inspiration, and even the most seasoned producer can always learn something new. With that in mind, we came up with this list of seven tips and tricks for our readers to bear in mind. Take these into account and […]
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