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How to Use Redrum reason

ReDrum is one of the classic tools in Reason, for good ... reason (pun intended). This video offers a deep dive into how to use ReDrum.

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Reason+ Review - Is Reason Studio's Subscription Worth It? reason reviews

In early 2021, Reason Studios announced Reason+, a new way to gain access to the Reason DAW ecosystem. In this Reason+ review, I'm going to help you figure out if Reason+ is a good choice for you.

One thing to note is that Reason+ will be constantly evolving as new Rack Extensions and...

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Audio Mixing vs. Mastering mastering

There is a huge difference with audio mixing vs. mastering. In this video I'll answer the question: what is mastering, show you a little bit of how to master a song, and a big mistake that I often see beginning producers make. You'll also learn what mixing is, and when all is said and done,...

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Best Lo-Fi Plugins reviews

One ironic thing in modern music production is many of us have collectively decided to forgo the cold yet pristine nature of the digital realm for the retro uncertainty of lo-fi. Of course, we search endlessly for that sweet lo-fi sound because there is nothing that can transport us to a...

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Don't Make this Expensive Music Licensing Mistake! music licensing

This is one of the most common - and expensive - music licensing mistakes I see! Whether I'm coaching someone or reviewing their song, time after time I hear great tracks ruined by bad virtual instrument choices. There's nothing that's going to send buyers running faster than a cheesy...

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Best Sampler VST reviews

If you’re in the market for a sampler VST, stop whatever you’re doing, put down whatever you’re holding and spend 5 minutes to read this article because it’s the most important article you can read on the best sampler VSTs. You should be well informed on the best...

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How to Remove Vocals from a Song Without Software reviews

For years, I thought it was impossible to cleanly extract vocals from a song. Apparently AI researchers disagreed.  They've created methods to isolate vocals that literally blows my mind. And it doesn't require any downloads or software.

Note: this post was sponsored by Lalal.ai

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LANDR Review - Is LANDR Worth It? reviews

If you want to affordably master your music online without the need for any special software or training, LANDR (affiliate link) should be one of the first online mastering services you consider. You can hear the results for yourself further down this review, but the overall take away of...

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BandLab Mastering Review - Is BandLab Mastering Good? reviews

In this BandLab master review, you'll learn:

  • What is online mastering
  • What makes BandLab's online mastering unique
  • Additional services offered by BandLab
  • Hear 2 real demos of BandLab online mastering
  • BandLab pricing and whether BandLab is worth it
  • What...
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AudioSparx Review: A Good Place to License Your Music music licensing

If you've been licensing stock music for awhile, you're probably on the look out for more stock music libraries to sell your music. I've put together this AudioSparx review, because I think that AudioSparx is a great music licensing library for musicians that have started to see some...

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Best Tape Emulation Plugins reviews

Frustrated that your modern music productions sound clinical, compared  to the warm, lush tones of your favorite albums? A tape saturation plugin might be just what the doctor ordered! I’ve compiled a list of the best tape emulation plugins around, guaranteed to give your mixes...

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December 2020 Music Licensing Earnings Report earnings report

In December 2020, I earned about $190 from licensing my music on Pond 5 (affiliate link).  Most of that money came from Christmas music. In this video, I talk about the importance of including holiday music in your music licensing portfolio and share a few tips on how to be smart...

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