ICON Student Spotlight: Soul Bandit
Our August 2019 Student Spotlight features Soul Bandit, an innovative producer and visual artist who pioneered her own genre of music called "Ghoul Pop."
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The Complete Guide to Audio Compression
What is audio compression? This beginners guide looks at the fundamentals of dynamic compression and how to use a compressor.
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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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10 Best Channel Strip Plugins for Mixing
What are the best channel strip plugins? This ICON Picks roundup features ten popular channel strip plugins that offer versatile features and excellent sound quality.
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5 Free VST Plugins: June 2019
This free VST plugins roundup features a rare piano emulation, a unique tonal shaper, a midi randomizer, a distortion effect, and a virtual analog synth.
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15 Best Transient Shaper Plugins
What are the best transient shaper plugins? This Icon Picks roundup features ten versatile transient plugins that will shape your sounds with precision.
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15 Best Vocal Mixing Plugins
What are the best vocal mixing plugins? This ICON Picks roundup features 15 vocal mixing plugins used by top music producers and engineers.
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