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How to Improve Your Mix with Tonal Balance Control
This guide shows you how to use iZotope's Tonal Balance Control plugin to achieve professional mixes and masters that sound great in any listening environment.
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3 Easy Bass Layering Tips for Creating Better Basslines
What is bass layering? Learn how to layer bass tracks in Ableton Live to create compelling basslines that sound more full and powerful in the mix.
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How to Perfectly Tune Drums in Ableton Live
This mixing guide looks at five effective methods used to perfectly tune drums in Ableton Live. Learn how to improve your mixes using these various tuning techniques.
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5 Alternative Sidechain Compression Methods
ICON graduate James Geary introduces alternative sidechain compression methods in Ableton Live and takes you through the setup of each sidechaining plugin.
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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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How to Layer Sounds in Ableton Live
Learn how to create a fuller, more vibrant vibe using chord extensions and stacked instrument layers. Includes FREE Ableton Live Project download!
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15 Best Reverb Plugins for Music Production
Looking for the best reverb plugins? This Icon Picks roundup features a selection of stellar-sounding reverb plugins that will add astonishing detail, dimension, and lush vibe to your mixes.
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Mixing Tips: Mid-Side Processing
Icon graduate James Geary aka Jetset introduces you to mid-side processing and demonstrates how to enhance sounds with this effective mixing technique using various plugins.
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