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I remember owning my first all-in-one PC. There was something about the experience that attracted me (probably the convenience). The Apple iMac may pop into
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With the rise in popularity of the Apple Mac Mini, it seems that the PC market was beginning to consider its own alternative. The Mini
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If you’re looking for the best alternative to Apple’s MacBook Pro, you’ve come to the right place. I spent many hours searching for the best
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Best Way To Record Drums At Home | Decibel Peak
For the past few years, I’ve been recording drums at home using MIDI/USB keyboard controllers and sample libraries. It may have worked out just fine,
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Have you ever dreamed of having the sounds of the most iconic keyboards at your fingertips? I’m talking about electric pianos (Rhodes, Wurlitzer, etc…), electric
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After EQing your track, you may still not be satisfied with how it “sits” in the mix. Instead of focusing on frequency, let’s look at
How to EQ a Kick Drum | 7 Steps to a Perfect Kick
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Compressor Settings for Snare | Using Logic Pro X
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I always thought it’d be practical to have the ability to play along to your favourite song using your DAW, but there was one issue…
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