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What does a De-esser do?

A de-esser is a specialized plugin that is used to reduce sibilance on vocal tracks. Sibilance is the harsh, "sss" sound that can occur when singing certain words or sounds, and it is typically found in the 5kHz to 10kHz frequency range. De-essers are commonly used in music production and audio engineering to improve the clarity and intelligibility of vocals.

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The Fundamentals of Elastic Audio

Elastic Audio is a powerful digital audio editing tool that allows users to manipulate and correct audio recordings in a variety of ways. It is a feature found in many contemporary Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), such as Pro Tools, that allows users to stretch and manipulate audio in ways that were previously only possible with analog tape editing.

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Expert Introduction to Ableton Live

Ableton Live is a digital audio workstation (DAW) that is widely used by electronic music producers, DJs, and live performers for recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio. With its unique session view, non-linear editing and real-time performance capabilities, Ableton Live is a versatile DAW that can be used for both studio production and live performance. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some expert recording techniques, mixing, and mastering using Ableton Live.

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Expert Introduction to Logic Pro

With its powerful features and intuitive interface, Logic Pro is considered one of the industry-standard DAWs for professional audio production. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some expert recording techniques, mixing, and mastering using Logic Pro. When it comes to recording in Logic Pro, one expert technique is to use the built-in flex pitch feature to correct the pitch of a recording in real-time. This allows you to make precise adjustments to the pitch of a recording without affecting the timing or tempo.

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Expert Introduction to Cubase and Nuendo

Cubase and Nuendo are digital audio workstations (DAWs) developed by Steinberg, and both offer a wide range of powerful tools and features that can help to streamline the production process and achieve professional-sounding audio. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some expert recording techniques, mixing, and mastering using Cubase and Nuendo.

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