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Seventh Chords: What They Are and How to Use Them
A seventh chord is just a triad with one more third stacked on top — but that one note changes everything. This guide br...
Top 6 Best De-esser Plugins to Tame Sibilance
Harsh 's' sounds can wreck an otherwise great vocal. We rounded up five de-esser plugins that actually do the job, from ...
Chord Inversions Explained Simply
Chord inversions trip up a lot of people, but the idea is simple: it's all about the lowest note. We'll run a single C m...
Song Structure Explained: Verse, Chorus, Bridge and More
Every song is built from a handful of parts that do specific jobs. This guide breaks down the verse, chorus, bridge, and...
Top 5 Best Microphones For Vlogging
Picking a vlogging mic shouldn't feel like a guessing game. We rounded up five microphones that actually deliver clean a...
Top 5 Best Studio Subwoofers to Enhance Low End in Your Mixes
A subwoofer won't fix a bad mix, but it'll show you what's really going on down low. We picked five powered studio subs ...
How to Make a Song from Start to Finish
Writing the song is only half the job. This is the production-side walkthrough: arranging, recording, editing, mixing, a...
The Best Drum Kits Under $1,000 for Drummers on a Budget
Looking for a solid drum kit that won't drain your bank account? We rounded up five budget kits that actually hold up, f...
The Chords in the Key of C (and How to Use Them)
The key of C has no sharps or flats, which makes it the spot where most people start learning chords. Here are the seven...
Piano Chord Progressions for Beginners
A few piano chord progressions unlock hundreds of songs. This beginner guide covers the most common patterns, the chord ...
The Best Ribbon Microphones for Studio Recording
Ribbon mics have a sound nothing else quite matches — smooth, natural, and easy on the ears. We rounded up five of the b...
The Best Guitar Chorus Pedals for Your Rig
Chorus is one of those effects that's easy to love and easy to overdo. We rounded up five chorus pedals worth your money...