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Best earplugs for musicians 2023: hearing protection for the practice room to your next gig
Our rundown of the very best earplugs for concerts, band practice, and more to give your ears the protection they deserve
10 things you need to know before you record your band
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How to add level rides to a mix
Riding the faders can be a vital way to control a mix. Here’s when and why your levels should react with super-fast dexterity
How to get the sound of Abbey Road's vintage plate reverbs
Waves' Abbey Road Plates plugin emulates four different physical plate reverbs from the iconic London studio
How to perfect your kick and snare with Arturia's Neve 1073 emulation
Get the sound of the most revered preamp and EQ circuit ever designed with this faithful software emulation
Practical music theory: 10 things every songwriter and producer needs to know about chords
From understanding simple triads to deploying extended and diminished chords, this is how it works
How to make '80s stereo synth stabs
Ever wondered how you can make your short and snappy synth sounds even more interesting? It’s all about the stereo
Music theory 101: How to write a chord progression to fit any melody
12 steps to harmonising in your DAW
7 easy steps to positioning your studio monitors correctly
Effective monitoring isn't just about buying the right gear. Setting up your studio monitors properly can make all the difference
Stop AI 'crushing' music, urges leading industry body: "Taking other people’s work without their permission contravenes basic principles of property rights"
Five-point plan aims to inform government policy around copyright and more: "It is absolutely critical we develop AI in a way that enables human artistry rather than eroding it"
5 music theory tools to help you make better electronic music
Find out how to use today's top theory tools to make your tunes stand out
Play Like a Pro: Perfect your organ playing
Different ways you need to play to master the organ
Fantastic (stock) plugins and how to use them: Logic Pro Compressor
This hugely powerful tool, included with one of the world's most popular DAWs as standard, packs several vintage-modelled, great-sounding compressors into one plugin
How to automatically tune your vocals for free with Auburn Sounds Graillon 2
Find out how to tune your vocals 'that' way with this free plugin
How to apply wildly creative effects with free plugin FKFX Audio's Influx
We walk you through a powerful multi-effects plugin that you can download for free
How to create the 'perfect fifths' synth pad
Get your fifths and ninths in order as we explore one of the most identifiable pad sounds around
How to use visual metering tools to help you mix
Mixing might be mostly about using our ears, but there are other senses we can bring in too, specifically our eyes
