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  1. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    Making a subkick with Studio One's Tone Generator

    Kick drum recordings can be challenging, and you can discover your recorded or sampled bass drums just don't sound right when mixing a track. Well, common methods that you could employ to resolve this such as namely: drum layering, drum replacement, or using a tone generator digital audio...
  2. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Macky 2 - "Tiki Taka" feat. Chef 187

    Zambian hip-hop recording artist Macky 2 unleashes his eagerly anticipated single, "Tiki Taka," featuring his younger sibling Chef 187 and produced by Mag44. This track is without a doubt a pulsating testament to the transformative power of relentless effort and unwavering resolve.
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    Extracting sample elements with Fruity Parametric EQ

    How do you guys extract or isolate certain elements from a sample in FL Studio? Personally, I utilize Fruity Parametric EQ 2 to extract bass lines and apply additional filters to make it more pronounced.
  4. Boosie BadAzz on celebrity crushes, house arrest, respecting his ratchetness and more

    Boosie BadAzz on celebrity crushes, house arrest, respecting his ratchetness and more

    Hip-hop artist Boosie BadAzz (Torence Ivy Hatch Jr.) sat down with the Breakfast Club Power 105.1 to discuss some on of the issues in regards to house arrest, respecting his ratchetness and of course celebrity crushes.
  5. J

    Does Avid Pro Tools Intro contain unlimited audio tracks?

    I'm considering Pro Tools Intro as a professional DAW option for mixing and mastering my music. However, I'm concerned about the track limit if you know what I mean.
  6. S

    What thoughts do you have concerning AI image generators?

    Ola amigos, I'd love to hear your two cents on AI image generators! What's the scoop on these nifty tools? Personally, I'm intrigued by the intersection of artificial intelligence and visual creativity. It's mind-blowing how these algorithms can churn out stunning and sometimes surreal images...
  7. E

    Generative artificial intelligence prompt engineering and artistry

    Suppose someone has top-notch prompt engineering skills when working with generative artificial intelligence so much that the final rendered output rivals, other creative persons, should their artistry be questioned?
  8. P

    AI art controversy

    How much of a game-changer will generative AI be in transforming the creative industry, especially when it comes to digital art?
  9. O

    Is anyone using Elgato Stream Deck with Avid's Pro Tools DAW?

    Are any of you using Elgato Stream Deck in conjunction with Avid Technology's Pro Tools DAW?
  10. O

    New computer coming, how to transfer PreSonus Studio One?

    Help! I am getting a new computer soon and feeling anxious! Should I just re-download PreSonus Studio One DAW and all my sound libraries, or is there more to it? I don't want to mess anything up. Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated!
  11. Tafadzwa Twabam

    Baby Audio launches "BA-1" virtual studio technology instrument

    Baby Audio's first-ever music production software synthesizer plugin, the BA-1, has finally been released. And the user-friendly virtual studio technology instrument is modeled after the classic 1980s analog mono synth, the Yamaha CS01, and boasts a wide range of preset sounds that can be easily...
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    Does anyone have preferences with brickwall limiters?

    Ay yo, y'all got any favorite audio mixing and mastering brickwall limiter plugins out there? I usually roll with Brainworx's bx_limiter True Peak, but I'm curious about UAD Precision Limiter as a backup. I did an AB comparison and couldn't really tell much of a difference, especially on tracks...
  13. Z

    What note is the 5th degree of the scale of A minor?

    Hey all! Music theory newbie here. Can someone tell me what's the 5th degree of A minor scale? Thanks!
  14. Netflix docuseries Cleopatra accused of falsifying history

    Netflix docuseries Cleopatra accused of falsifying history

    Netflix's upcoming drama series about Queen Cleopatra has sparked a lively debate among historians and Egyptian compatriots, both online and offline. The controversy stems from the casting of Adele James as the iconic ruler, a decision that has ignited heated discussions and divided opinions.
  15. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    Anthony "Romeo" Santos will bring "Formula Volume 3" tour to Mexico

    Singer-songwriter Anthony "Romeo" Santos, is set to embark on a highly-anticipated Formula Volume 3 tour across Mexico this year in August. Tickets will be available through the Funticket platform, starting next Friday, April 28, although ticket prices have yet to be confirmed. Formula Volume 3...
  16. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    4 easy steps to make your synth bass sound bigger than life

    Are you feeling let down by your lackluster thin synth bass? Fret not, for I have the solution to your troubles! In just four simple steps, you can elevate your synth bass to new heights of sonic thiccness. 1. Duplicate the original sound Yes, duplicate the audio track (or your virtual studio...
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    Expagorate the difference between a bus channel and an FX channel?

    In PreSonus Studio One DAW what is the difference between a bus channel and an FX channel?
  18. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    SPL (sound pressure level) expagorated

    Suppose you were standing in a room filled with sound. Chances are, you can feel the vibrations in the air as the sound waves travel through space. To understand and measure these vibrations, you need to become familiar with sound pressure level (SPL). SPL is a measure of the intensity of sound...
  19. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    K-pop star Moonbin has passed away

    On Wednesday evening, the world was bereft of Moonbin, a member of the celebrated K-pop group ASTRO. His body was discovered by his manager in his abode situated in the Gangnam-gu district of Seoul. The singer, dancer and actor, born Moon Bin, had passed away, and the cause of his demise is...
  20. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    What is the A-weighting scale for loudness measurement?

    You know how sometimes you're all turned up at a live performance concert or something, and the music is really loud, but when you leave your ears are ringing and you're like "Ow, my ears hurt"? Well, scientists use something called the A-weighted loudness scale to measure how loud sounds are...
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