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Parallel New York Compression

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This one is subtle, in fact you should probably wear headphones and pay close attention. But hey, subtlety is what separates pro mixes from the amateur ones. Layers of subtle moves, like an expert Chess master, will lead you to success. So in this tutorial I’ll demonstrate the benefits of using parallel compression. [Read more]

Use Good Ingredients

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Sugar Loops
In this tutorial I demonstrate how to build a massive sound by starting with one drum loop. The important thing to keep in mind is that your original drum loop should be of great quality and feel. Then everything else will sound good. [Read more]

Convert Stereo Drums into Midi

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There’s a very cool feature on Ableton Live, which allows you to convert a stereo acoustic drum loop into separate midi parts. in this tutorial I’ll be showing you how to do this quickly and effectively. You’ll then reap the benefits of being able to layer drums and get that new, Pop sound that’s everywhere. [Read more]

Build Custom Swell Effects and Swoosh Sounds

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In this tutorial I will be crafting a white noise based swell which will help a tune transition from one section to the next. By using an EQ, panning, delay and automatic you can come up with endless flavors that will enhance your transitions. This technique of using heavy automation right before new sections can be also used with other instruments, not just the swell. This video will give an idea of how to implement this technique. Enjoy!

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Dr. Dre – Compton

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NWA
I don’t have any tricks and tips on this article. But I’ve decided to praise some great musicians a little and write a review on Dr. Dre’s new album, Compton. I am currently addicted to this one. I mean, just wow! I’m not much of a Hip Hop aficionado, but this album just sucked me in from the start. It’s simply great music. [Read more]
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