The Loudness War and How Radio Killed Music
Do you ever find yourself turning down the volume on your favourite songs because they’re just too damn loud? Well, you’re not alone. The...
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Chris Simpson
- Mar 26
- 3 min
Gain Staging Secrets: How to Mix like a PRO
The Decibel (dB) The decibel is defined as one tenth of one bel, named after the inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell....
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Chris Simpson
- Mar 18
- 8 min
Studio Monitor Placement & Translation
What is Mixing Anyway? It may seem unnecessary to say, but a lot of people get confused about what the purpose of mixing is, and a lot of...
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Chris Simpson
- Mar 7
- 4 min
Add texture and movement to boring Synth Pads
We’ve all been here: we’re working on a section of a song and it feels like it’s missing something… a layer or instrument that adds...
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Chris Simpson
- Feb 8
- 7 min
Pro Mixing Essentials for Home Studios
Room Sound Your mix will only be as good as the room you’re mixing in. Knowing your room is one of the most important factors in making a...
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Chris Simpson
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
Ableton Live 11 Template: FREE Download
Starting with a template provides focus by placing our favorite tools within reach so we're not wasting valuable creative time.
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Chris Simpson
- Dec 8, 2022
- 3 min
Ableton Live 11 Tutorial: From loop to complete Track!
This post will show you the importance of using a template, which cuts down your time looking for your favorite synths and effects.
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Chris Simpson
- Nov 10, 2022
- 5 min
The Best FREE Tool: Reference Tracks
Using reference tracks is the most powerful listening technique of all, and is especially important when we’re in an unfamiliar room.
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Chris Simpson
- Aug 28, 2022
- 7 min
Sampling Methods - The Evolution of Music
In popular terms, Sampling refers to a digital recording of a short sound. Sampling synthesis is different from the technique of fixed...
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Chris Simpson
- Aug 20, 2022
- 9 min
Bass Synth 101
It can’t be understated how essential bass is in every form of electronic music. The bass is as important as the beat, and when done...
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Chris Simpson
- Aug 13, 2022
- 7 min
Mixing with Saturation, Distortion and Overdrive
Distortion at any stage of the audio recording process has been viewed as both essential and intolerable based on what year it is and who...
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Chris Simpson
- Aug 5, 2022
- 6 min
Kick Drum Sound Design
In electronic dance music the kick is at the centre of the universe. The kick drum’s repetitive rhythm provides the pulse for which every...
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Chris Simpson
- Jul 29, 2022
- 4 min
Transform your Beats by using this Pro secret: Transient Design
There’s a secret weapon used by pro level producers and beat makers when processing drum hits, percussion and stabs. The short nature of...
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Chris Simpson
- Jul 23, 2022
- 4 min
Granular Synthesis: How To Add Texture & Movement to your Sounds
Let’s talk science for a minute. Light energy can be viewed both as a wavelength and as its particle composition called photons. Just...
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