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🎯 Autotune vs Melodyne — which is better?
Autotune and Melodyne are two of the most popular vocal pitch correction tools, but they serve slightly different users. Autotune is often favored by technical users and engineers for its precision and integration in pro studio environments. Melodyne, on th...
🎯 What's the Difference between AVID Pro Tools and Harrison Mixbus?
Pro Tools is a high-end industry-standard DAW known for multitrack editing, automation, and post-production. It requires an iLok account and is popular in professional studios. Harrison Mixbus, by contrast, offers an analog-style wo...
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🎯 What are the top AI mastering tools for music producers?
The leading AI mastering tools include LANDR (online and plugin), Waves Online Mastering, FL Cloud Mastering, eMastered, and BandLab Mastering. These platforms offer fast,...
Smart sound sculpting for smoother, cleaner mixes
🎯 What is dynamic EQ in music production?
Dynamic EQ is a type of equalizer that automatically reduces or boosts specific frequencies only when they become too loud or problematic. Unlike static EQ, which applies fixed cuts or boosts, dynamic EQ...
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🎯 What are some Japanese wisdom concepts that apply to music production?
Japanese concepts like Ikigai (purpose), Kaizen (continuous improvement), Shu-Ha-Ri (mastery stages), Wabi-Sabi (beauty in imperfection), Kintsugi (repair with...
The Pro Method for Never Losing Your Music
🎯How do you save a project in a DAW?
To save a project in your DAW, use “Save” to overwrite the current version, “Save As…” to create a new version (with a new name), and “Save a Copy” to back up your session without closing the original. Use version n...
Two vintage souls in a digital world — which one’s for you?
🎯 What’s the difference between Harrison Mixbus and UAD Luna?
Harrison Mixbus and UAD Luna are both analog-style DAWs designed to recreate the feel of classic studio workflows. Mixbus emphasizes vintage console mixing with built-in satu...
Why every hit vocal is more than just a good performance
🎯 What is vocal production in music?
Vocal production is the process of capturing, shaping, and enhancing a vocal performance in a song. It includes coaching the singer, selecting takes, comping, tuning, editing, layering, adding effects,...
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🎯 What are the most important technological advances in music production?
Magnetic tape, multitrack recording, stereo sound, synthesizers, drum machines, samplers, digital recording, non-linear editing, DAWs, plugins, and Auto-Tune. Each revolutionized how music...
🎯 What are the 12 music production archetypes?
The 12 music production archetypes are: Music Fan, Musician, Singer/Rapper, Songwriter, Beatmaker, Sound Designer, Electronic Musician, Recording Engineer, Audio Editor, Mix Engineer, Mastering Engineer, and Music Producer. Each archetype represe...
From Rick Rubin to Imogen Heap, which path are you walking?
🎯What are the different types of music producers?
The most common music producer types include: Songwriter-Producer, Singer-Songwriter-Producer, Musician-Producer, Producer-Engineer, Producer-Mixer, DJ-Producer, and Mixing & Mastering ...
🎯 Why does my voice sound delayed when I’m recording?
Your voice sounds delayed due to latency — the time it takes for your audio signal to travel through your mic, audio interface, computer, and back to your headphones. Latency is caused by buffer size, DAW settings, and CPU performance. To fix i...
🎯 How do I set up an audio interface and studio monitors?
To set up an audio interface and studio monitors, connect the interface to your computer via USB, plug in your microphones or instruments, and send audio to your powered speakers using balanced TRS or XLR cables. Use interface controls to m...
🎧 What are the best headphones for home studio recording & mixing?
Closed-back headphones like the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro and Audio-Technica ATH-M50x are ideal for tracking vocals and instruments due to their isolation. Open-back models like the Sennheiser HD 600 and Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro offer...
What kind of microphone should I buy for my home studio?
For most home studios, a condenser microphone is the best choice for recording vocals and acoustic instruments due to its clarity and sensitivity. Dynamic microphones are better for loud sources and untreated rooms, while ribbon mics offer vin...
Phantom power is a +48V electrical charge sent through an XLR cable to power condenser microphones and active DI boxes. You need phantom power when using condenser mics, but not with dynamic mics. Be careful — phantom power can damage vintage ribbon mics if used improperly.
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