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Perceived Loudness
FEATURED BLOG POST

5 Ways to Increase Perceived Loudness

BY Rory PQ

This guide outlines five methods musicians use to boost the perceived loudness of sounds and achieve a more balanced mix.
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Freeware

5 Free VST Plugins: September 2017

BY Icon Staff | September 15, 2017
This roundup of freeware plugins features a software sampler, drum synth, multiband compressor, tube saturator, and a waveform oscilloscope.
Music Technology
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Finish Tracks

How to Finish Tracks When Feeling Stuck

BY Nik Cherwink | September 13, 2017
Icon’s Nik Cherwink discusses the hardships musicians face when striving to finish tracks and offers advice on how to work through creative barriers.
Music Production Tips
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Bassline

Music Theory: Melodic Bassline Techniques

BY Icon Staff | September 12, 2017
Take a seat at the piano with Instructor RYKR as he demonstrates how to play a more melodic sounding bassline with slash chords.
Music Production Tips
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Creative Block

5 Ways to Overcome Creative Block

BY Rory PQ | September 06, 2017
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.
Music Production Tips
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Logic Pro X Compressor

Logic Pro X Compressor Emulations Explained

BY Rory PQ | September 05, 2017
This guide explains the different Logic Pro X Compressor emulations and explores the history behind each model's analog counterpart.
Music Technology
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Sippy

Student Spotlight: Laura “Sippy” Patterson

BY Sarah Bhorntus | September 01, 2017
This Student Spotlight highlights the achievements of Icon Online grad and Australian bass music producer Laura "Sippy" Patterson.
Featured Students
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Dynamic EQing

Dynamic EQing w/ Ableton Live Devices

BY Rory PQ | August 30, 2017
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.
Music Production Tips
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