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5 Ways to Increase Perceived Loudness
This guide outlines five methods musicians use to boost the perceived loudness of sounds and achieve a more balanced mix.
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5 Free VST Plugins: September 2017
This roundup of freeware plugins features a software sampler, drum synth, multiband compressor, tube saturator, and a waveform oscilloscope.
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How to Finish Tracks When Feeling Stuck
Icon’s Nik Cherwink discusses the hardships musicians face when striving to finish tracks and offers advice on how to work through creative barriers.
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Music Theory: Melodic Bassline Techniques
Take a seat at the piano with Instructor RYKR as he demonstrates how to play a more melodic sounding bassline with slash chords.
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5 Ways to Overcome Creative Block
This guide serves as a resource that offers five methods used by musicians to help you keep your head in the game and work through creative obstacles.
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Logic Pro X Compressor Emulations Explained
This guide explains the different Logic Pro X Compressor emulations and explores the history behind each model's analog counterpart.
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Student Spotlight: Laura “Sippy” Patterson
This Student Spotlight highlights the achievements of Icon Online grad and Australian bass music producer Laura "Sippy" Patterson.
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Dynamic EQing w/ Ableton Live Devices
This guide discusses dynamic equalization and takes you through the process of using Live's native devices to mix your kick and bass with dynamic EQing.
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