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The Best Channel Strip Plugins for Pro-Level Mixing
A channel strip plugin is one of the fastest ways to get pro-level tone on every track. We rounded up five of the best, ...
Seventh Chords: What They Are and How to Use Them
A seventh chord is just a triad with one more third stacked on top — but that one note changes everything. This guide br...
Top 6 Best De-esser Plugins to Tame Sibilance
Harsh 's' sounds can wreck an otherwise great vocal. We rounded up five de-esser plugins that actually do the job, from ...
Chord Inversions Explained Simply
Chord inversions trip up a lot of people, but the idea is simple: it's all about the lowest note. We'll run a single C m...
Song Structure Explained: Verse, Chorus, Bridge and More
Every song is built from a handful of parts that do specific jobs. This guide breaks down the verse, chorus, bridge, and...
Top 5 Best Microphones For Vlogging
Picking a vlogging mic shouldn't feel like a guessing game. We rounded up five microphones that actually deliver clean a...
Top 5 Best Studio Subwoofers to Enhance Low End in Your Mixes
A subwoofer won't fix a bad mix, but it'll show you what's really going on down low. We picked five powered studio subs ...
How to Make a Song from Start to Finish
Writing the song is only half the job. This is the production-side walkthrough: arranging, recording, editing, mixing, a...
The Best Drum Kits Under $1,000 for Drummers on a Budget
Looking for a solid drum kit that won't drain your bank account? We rounded up five budget kits that actually hold up, f...
The Chords in the Key of C (and How to Use Them)
The key of C has no sharps or flats, which makes it the spot where most people start learning chords. Here are the seven...
The Best Ribbon Microphones for Studio Recording
Ribbon mics have a sound nothing else quite matches — smooth, natural, and easy on the ears. We rounded up five of the b...
Piano Chord Progressions for Beginners
A few piano chord progressions unlock hundreds of songs. This beginner guide covers the most common patterns, the chord ...