What Are Loudness Meters and Why It Matters
What is loudness, and how do you measure loudness? Learn how to use different loudness meters to optimize your music for current loudness standards.
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What Is a De-Esser and How to Use It
What is a De-esser? Learn how de-essing can reduce or remove harsh high frequencies from vocal recordings, instruments, and entire mixes.
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Song Finishing Checklist: 10 Ways to Finish Your Mix
This song finishing checklist will help you work through your mix and take it to completion. Use it to identify and fix issues with your project.
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5 Free VST Plugins: October 2018
This free VST plugins roundup features a virtual analog synth, speaker simulator, a phase alignment tool, an intelligent compressor, and a modeled chorus effect.
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5 Free VST Plugins: July 2018
This roundup of free VST plugins features a volume shaper, a modern synth, a compressor with some style, a fully-loaded sampler, and a monitoring utility.
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How To Use Reference Tracks To Improve Your Mixes
What are reference tracks? This guide introduces you to reference tracks and explains how they will help you achieve better mixdowns and arrangements.
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ICON Collective’s Advanced Music Production Program
In ICON's Advanced Music Production Program you will get all the foundational courses of ICON’s flagship music production program, plus advanced mixing, mastering, and vocal production. Watch to learn more.
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Dack Janiels: ICON Student Spotlight
Dack Janiels grabbed bass fans' attention for his productions and skills on the decks. Check out his story and what led him to attend ICON.
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