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The debate over which type of computer reigns supreme has raged on for decades now.…
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Mastering Giveaway: Two 1-Year UNLIMITED Account for FREE!
Win an UNLIMITED Account on MasteringBOX for 2 Year absolutely FREE! Likes & Share to…
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The 80s is a decade known for decadence and pop culture. We saw the rise…
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Audio Summing: Alternative Summing for Better Electronic Productions
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When it comes to making art of any kind, there’s a trap most artists fall…
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7 Best Mobile Apps for Music Production
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Top 10 Vocal Plugins: Best Free & Paid Plugins for Vocals
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Noise Removal: Reducing Hiss, Clicks, Crackles, and More
One of the greatest challenges every engineer faces is unwanted noise. As we know from…
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Parametric EQ: What it is, How to Use it and Why.
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In previous articles, we’ve covered the best free VST plugins for windows and free VST…
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Today I’m coming to you with a quick bit of information that could be a…
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If you’ve purchased studio monitors for either your home or professional setup, you’ve probably had…
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MasteringBOX 2.0 – A New Mastering Experience
MasteringBOX is proud to announce availability of MasteringBOX 2.0 — presenting a new, sleek and easier to use mastering experience, allowing for simultaneous uploading, editing, and mastering audio with numerous new features for making mastering even easier.
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In recent years, the digital music market has become a mainstay within many of our…
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