vocal compression 101: a beginner's guide Compression is an essential tool for shaping the sound of a vocal track and making it sit well in a mix. By reducing the dynamic range of a vocal...
beginner's guide to creating lofi jams with samplers Lofi music, also known as lo-fi hip hop or simply lo-fi, is a genre of music that is characterized by its lo-fi sound quality and relaxed,...
How to Reamp Guitars So... what the heck is reamping? Reamping is a technique used to change a recorded guitar track’s tone or characteristics after the track has been recorded. In order to do...
replicating Johnny Greenwood's unique sound- a look at his pedalboard Johnny Greenwood is a name that is synonymous with innovative and experimental guitar playing. As the lead guitarist for the...
How to use guitar pedals for ambient music Guitar pedals are a great way to add texture and depth to your ambient music. These pedals can be used to create a wide range of sounds, from delicate and...
What's the difference between true bypass and buffered effects pedals? In the world of guitar pedals, there are two main types of bypass: true bypass and buffered bypass. Both of these types of...
A brief history of delay pedals Delay pedals are a type of guitar effects pedal that produces an echo or repeat of the sound of the guitar. These pedals have been a staple of guitarists' rigs for...
Beginners guide to creating beats with samplers A sampler is a type of electronic music instrument that allows the user to record and play back sounds. These sounds can be anything from a single...
How to use a sample pack to create beats A sample pack is a collection of audio samples that can be used in music production. These samples can include drum loops, basslines, melodies, and other...
How to get an Analog Sound in Your Mix If you do any sort of recording, you’re probably familiar with all the reasons why producers love “that analog feel”. Analog gear can inject warmth, overtones,...