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I recreated the same song in 10 different DAWs using only stock sounds and plugins. Some were amazing, some were painful — here are the results and my honest take.
I tested popular vocal microphones on my own voice, compared the recordings, and rated each mic so you can pick the best one for your setup.
Forget everything you know about learning music production. This 6-step method helps you focus on what matters, fix weak spots, and start finishing better songs faster.
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Stuck writing a song? Here are 101 songwriting prompts to spark lyrics, hooks, and full song ideas — from funny to emotional to totally unhinged.
If I could recommend one piece of gear to beginners, it’s acoustic panels. Here’s how to build pro-level DIY panels on a budget, plus placement tips for the biggest improvement.
Install vocal presets in FL Studio fast: Browser → Presets → Mixer presets → right-click Open → drag .fst files in → load them from the Mixer.
We hear in three dimensions — so why mix in two? Here’s a simple 3D mental model (and interactive graph + video) to help you balance frequency, panning width, and depth.
Installing vocal presets in GarageBand is the same process as Logic Pro: drop your patches into Audio Music Apps → Patches → Audio, restart GarageBand, then load them from the Library.
Install vocal presets in Ableton Live the fast way: open Ableton, right-click Presets → Show in Finder/Explorer, then drag and drop your .adg racks into the User Library.
The famous I–V–vi–IV progression (and a few variations) powers a huge chunk of pop music. Here’s how it works, how to transpose it, and how to use it in your own songs.
A complete step-by-step guide to installing and using vocal presets in Logic Pro 11. Learn how to import, organize, and use vocal processing presets to get professional-sounding vocals in minutes.
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