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    Any tips for taming a harsh bass sound?

    How can I reduce the harshness of a bass guitar that sounds "strident" in the mix? The bass sounds fine in a live situation, but it comes across as almost too aggressive on the recording. I have tried various plugins, but I am open to any suggestions you may have. The rest of the recording...
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    I need a little bit of advice about loudness wars

    I mix at a very low volume in Image-Line's FL Studio. As a result, when I master a track, it only comes out slightly louder and remains well below 0 dB. While I'm happy with the sound itself, I'm concerned about how quiet my tracks are compared to most commercially available music, especially...
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    Social media tool for all platforms?

    Does anyone know of an app or platform where I can create a social media post and have it posted to all of my accounts at once?
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    How do you treat rude clients?

    How do you deal with rude customers?
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    How do they actually layer vocals in pop choruses?

    In pop choruses, when you got like two or more vocal tracks going on (think Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe"), what's the deal? Do they just pan them hard left and right, or do they keep them both center but mess with the timing a bit, like one slightly delayed left and the other right? There...
  6. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Zviya

    zviya means "by the way" i.e., an expression used to introduce an incidental or additional piece of information in conversation or writing. Its usage adds a casual and conversational tone, allowing speakers or writers to interject relevant asides without disrupting the flow of the main...
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    This almost-entrepreneur needs your two cents

    Do y'all have any tips for someone thinking about diving into a small biz? I keep holding back, thinking I'm not ready or that nobody's got my back and I'll just get judged instead.
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    I need help bouncing audio in PreSonus Studio One - (Scaler plugin setup)

    I can't remember how to bounce the audio on an instrument track that's outputting audio through a second instrument track in PreSonus Studio One. Can someone help? Here's the specific situation: I have several tracks with the Scaler 2 sequencer plugin. On the main Scaler track, I'm using MIDI...
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    Mastering with headphones?

    Is audio mastering with headphones a good approach to finishing off a song or a record?
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    What are the pros and cons of an LLC vs sole proprietorship?

    LLCs vs sole proprietorships: what's best?
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    How can I offer mix and mastering services without a portfolio?

    I'm wondering how to offer mixing and mastering services when I don't have a portfolio yet. Any tips or advice would be super helpful. Thanks!
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    Which challenge is the biggest for your SME business?

    When it comes to running a small and medium-sized enterprise, what's the biggest challenge?
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    Any tips on getting that super low vocal sound in EDM or pop?

    How do you get that super low vocal sound in EDM or pop music?
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    How can you convince stores to carry your small business products?

    Many stores hesitate to adopt fresh items. How can you persuade them to embrace your latest offering in their inventory as a small enterprise?
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    Which is the best tool for keyword research between Ahrefs or Semrush?

    Hey folks, I'm looking to up my keyword game, and I'm torn between Ahrefs and Semrush. Which one do you think is the top-notch tool for keywords? Would love to hear your experiences and recommendations!
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    Anyone ever had issues uploading videos on Dailymotion?

    What's the deal with Dailymotion, fam? I'm trying to drop some videos, but this platform's acting like it's stuck in the '90s and it's more like up-SLOW-ding.
  17. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    Making a subkick with Studio One's Tone Generator

    Kick drum recordings can be challenging, and you may discover that your recorded or sampled bass drums just don't sound right when mixing a track. There are common methods that you could employ to resolve this, such as drum layering, drum replacement, or using a tone generator digital audio...
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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.
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    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...
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    What is the likelihood of AI regulation benefiting the masses?

    How likely is it that the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) will bring significant benefits to the majority of common people i.e., the plebs as opposed to the elite who run or own a significant portion of multinational corporations (MNCs)?
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