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IS PIANOFORALL WORTH IT – Course Review

IS PIANOFORALL WORTH IT – Course Review

Pianoforall is legit and worth every penny considering the high quality material included. Pianoforall comes with a vast collection of audio and video lessons in pdf format. The lessons included are great for beginners, as well as intermediate players. In my opinion it's a no brainer considering that it costs the same ...

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HOW TO MAKE A DIY POP FILTER

HOW TO MAKE A DIY POP FILTER

To make a DIY pop filter you will need an embroidery hoop, a wire coat hanger or a coffee container lid to make the frame. You will also need a pantyhose or similar fabric to make the filter cloth. And finally a wire hanger and a wine cork to fit it a standard microphone clip. WHAT DOES A POP FILTER DO Pop filters ...

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SHOULD I GO TO AUDIO ENGINEERING SCHOOL

SHOULD I GO TO AUDIO ENGINEERING SCHOOL

Audio engineering school is the fastest route to becoming an audio engineer. If you wish to become a formally trained audio professional you should definitely go to audio engineering school. This will give you access to world class gear, sound theory and studio hours in a short amount of time, therefore accelerating ...

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SHOULD I COPYRIGHT MY BEATS

SHOULD I COPYRIGHT MY BEATS

Producers should always copyright their beats if they intend to go on business with their music. Registration grants you the right to sue for infringement and collect royalties. Of course there are many things to take into consideration before proceeding to register your beats with the Copyright Office like the use of ...

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CAN YOU MIX ON HEADPHONES

CAN YOU MIX ON HEADPHONES

Yes, mixing and mastering on headphones is a reality that many Artists and Producers face on a daily basis. Whether you live in an apartment complex or have a reduced budget this is something that can definitely be accomplished correctly by just having some things in mind when doing so. MIXING ON HEADPHONES Mixing ...

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BEAT LEASES EXPLAINED

BEAT LEASES EXPLAINED

Beat leases take place when an Artist, Rapper or Singer buys a license to use an instrumental track to create a song. The terms of the license often vary from producer to producer but most offer a similar configuration in the following fashion: Basic Lease (MP3) Premium Lease (WAV) Track Out Lease (Stems) ...

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WHAT IS MASTERING

WHAT IS MASTERING

Mastering is the process optimizing a mix for proper playback on any sound system. This is done using a series of dynamic processors and effects commonly known as mastering chain. Including EQ, Multiband Compressor, Harmonic Exciter, Stereo Image, Mastering Reverb, Limiter, Spectral Analyzer, etc. Mastering is also ...

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HOW TO EXPORT STEMS FOR MIXING

HOW TO EXPORT STEMS FOR MIXING

To export stems for mixing you have to bounce an individual WAV file for each channel in your project. Most Digital Audio Workstations have an option to export all tracks as audio files and select the output format and general settings. Label your audio channels accordingly and select a destination folder. After the ...

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HOW TO RECORD VOCALS OVER A BEAT

HOW TO RECORD VOCALS OVER A BEAT

To record vocals over a beat you will need a microphone, cable, audio interface with preamp, headphones, digital audio workstation, a computer and a beat. The fundamental idea is to import the beat into the recording software where you will be able to record layers on top of it, these layers can consist of vocals and ...

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WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE BEATS

WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE BEATS

To make beats you will need a computer, digital audio workstation, midi controller, virtual instruments (plug-ins), audio interface, speakers, headphones, drum machine, sampler keyboard, synthesizers and musical instruments. These can be used and combined in no particular order, with a sequencer remaining as the ...

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