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The circle of fifths simply explained

Circle of Fifths: Explanation, Application and Mnemonics

As a musician, you've probably heard of the circle of fifths - it's a very useful tool for composing and reading music. In this article you will learn all about the circle of fifths: what it is, how it works ...
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Roland TR-808

What are 808s? Meaning, history and production tips

808s have a long history in music, especially in hip-hop. In this article you'll learn all about the legendary Roland TR-808 and the development of this drum machine over the years.
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Tritone, the devil's interval

Tritone: What is it? And what makes the devil's interval so special?

The tritone, a musical interval that evokes both terror and admiration, has the potential to fascinate, confuse and inspire. Once branded the "diabolus in musica" or "devil's interval", the tritone has a long ...
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How to set up your home studio in 2023

How to set up your home studio: The ultimate guide

Setting up your own home studio - no easy task! The year is 2024 and the choice of equipment has never been greater. Which audio interface is the right one? Which microphone? Which ...
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Reading sheet music: A simple guide

Reading sheet music: A comprehensive beginner's guide

Being able to read music is not absolutely necessary to be successful as a musician or producer, there are enough examples of this in history. But it is very helpful and will help you as a musician and ...
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What is ADAT?

ADAT: All about the digital audio interface

The invention of ADAT was revolutionary at the time, and the technology is still used in one way or another in studios around the world. In this article, you'll learn all about ADAT interfaces and the different ways you can connect them.
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Art and technology

Unveiling Art's Hidden Secrets: The Covert Tech Innovations in Creativity

Following the public launch of ChatGPT, the eternal battle between technology and creativity has flared up again, sparking a heated debate that is fuelling fears of the demise of human personality. It is true that language models ...
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The best electric guitars for beginners

The 11 best beginner's electric guitars under 500€

If you're just starting to learn to play the electric guitar, you naturally don't want to spend several thousand euros straight away - after all, you also need an amplifier, which also costs a lot of money. The choice can also be very difficult, as ...
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All about mastering in music production

What is mastering? Explanation, procedure and tips

In the world of music, mastering is the invisible hand that turns an almost finished song into a brilliant end product. It is the finishing touches, the fine-tuning, the painstaking work that holds the whole work together and ...
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Sample rate and bit depth explained simply

Sample Rate and Bit Depth in the Digital Audio World

In the world of digital music production, there are many technical aspects that are often taken for granted, but nevertheless have a decisive influence on the final product. Two of these often overlooked, yet critical elements are ...
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All about dithering in the digital audio world

All about dithering in the digital audio world

In the ever-advancing world of digital music production, it's all about achieving the best sound quality. One key aspect that is often overlooked is the role of dithering. In this article, we take a deep dive into ...
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Useful ChatGPT prompts for musicians and music producers

7 useful ChatGPT prompts for musicians and music producers

Technology is not a creativity killer, on the contrary, it provides tools that create new creative opportunities. Artificial intelligence has emerged on the scene and has frightened many because it disrupts the creative process and can change traditional creative methods.
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