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  1. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    What is the difference between 32 and 64-bit audio plug-ins?

    A non-technical and simple explanation you need to know about the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit audio plugins is that 64-bit audio plugins provide better performance compared to 32-bit audio plugins. 64-bit plugins can access huge amounts of primary memory, whilst 32-bit audio plugins are...
  2. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    How to fade out a beat in FL Studio DAW

    The simplest way to fade out your beat (an instrumental) or a song in Image-Line's FL Studio DAW is to automate the master fader's volume level. However, for the most part, it's not a good idea to create automation clips using the master channel's slider knob because this can result in hard...
  3. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    What is a lookahead pro audio limiter?

    The term "lookahead" in the context of dynamic signal processor effects refers to how an audio software plugin will delay the signal e.g., 0.1 to 1 ms or more, for the sake of implementing the process of analyzing the incoming audio material. And once a brickwall limiter analyzes the input...
  4. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    What is audio aliasing?

    Audio aliasing is a digital signal processing term that refers to how high frequencies (or harmonics) above the Nyquist limit are thrown back into your human hearing audible range (i.e., 20 to 20 kilohertz), particularly when using some of your favorite non-linear audio software plugins such as...
  5. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    What is oversampling?

    Oversampling is a technique of digital signal processing that helps audio software plug-ins to minimize the level of artifacts often caused by aliasing distortion. The oversampling process involves sampling audio material greater than its Nyquist rate. For example, if you want to capture (or...
  6. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    Middle C in FL Studio

    The general convention is that middle C is assigned to the MIDI note value of 60 such that all the notes you can possibly play are in the range of 0 to 127 in MIDI implementation. But because audio software developers have different viewpoints of how things should be done, the end result is...
  7. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    How to stop 808s from overlapping in Image-Line's FL Studio

    The muffled sound of overlapping 808s in Image-Line's FL Studio is often caused by a series of notes played consecutively. However, this issue can be resolved by using FL Studio's Cut itself channel rack menu option which forces previous notes to be automatically silenced. Eventually, this...
  8. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    Is a music production degree worth it?

    Erm no, a music production course it's a sheer waste of money—it's a Mickey Mouse degree. You are better off learning how to code or getting yourself an MBA. You can then perhaps utilize your MBA to work for a record label whilst learning the ins and outs of showbiz. However, if you take the...
  9. Lenard

    Lamont Chitepo - "Vuka Vuka" feat. Freeman

    Watch the official music video for "Vuka Vuka" performed by Lamont Chitepo featuring Zimdancehall artiste Freeman (Energy Chizanga).
  10. Lenard

    Volcanic King - "Dzokorora" (Official Video)

    Watch the official music video for "Dzokorora" by Zim music artist Volcanic King.
  11. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    What are 808s?

    When music producers are talking about 808s they often refer to electronic drum sounds made with "Roland's TR-808 Rhythm composer" drum machine. The Roland TR-808 drum machine first appeared on the scene in 1980 but was later discontinued in 1983 when Roland Corporation stopped its production...
  12. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    What are FL Studio Tutorials?

    FL Studio tutorials are educational video material about using Image-Line's digital audio workstation in the context of music production, sound design, sound engineering (recording/mixing), and finally audio mastering. Newbie music producers often start with beginner tutorials and later on...
  13. Borrowdale Barron

    question Clout Chasing Individuals Do They Ever Catch A Break?

    Is clout chasing that addictive to the point where you have artists in the music industry who try so hard to be power couples or creating smear campaigns behind the scenes cooking up some internet witchcraft to spite the next upcoming artist?
  14. Lenard

    Watch: Zimdaansaal "Passion Java Riddim" (Official Medley Video)

    Zimdaansaal stable Chillspot Records have released the medley video for "Passion Java Riddim" which features various artists like Enzo Ishall, Boss Pumacol, Poptain, Bounty Lisa and so many more.
  15. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    What does "Level Your Beats" mean?

    The meaning behind the process of "leveling your beats" is just synonymous with the idea of "gain staging" before mixing your music or instrumental. A simple way to level a beat is by identifying the main building block in the song and start gain staging from there. For instance, your starting...
  16. Numero Uno

    makuhwa Afrobeat Artist Burna Boy Supposedly Kicked A Fan In Lusaka Zambia

    Nigerian Afrobeat and African Dancehall music artist Burna Boy seemingly kicked a music fan while performing live in Lusaka, Zambia (a country right next to Zimbabwe).
  17. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    What is the difference between normalizing audio and hard limiting?

    The process of normalizing audio isn't the same as using a brickwall limiter on the master bus. In fact, when you normalize audio this will make the loudest part of the audio material as loud as it can be without going over 0 dBFS. And as for the quieter parts of the same audio file, they will...
  18. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    How-to normalize audio in FL Studio using Image-Line's Edison

    If you want to normalize audio in Image-Line's FL Studio music production software, you need to use the Edison audio editor VST plug-in or you can use the sampler's precomputed normalization effect to accomplish this. However, for this tutorial, I will demonstrate how to do it using Edison...
  19. Mpumelelo von Mumhanzi

    Mixing kick and bass

    The process of mixing kick and bass should perhaps start with the vision of whether you want your bass to sound fat or whether you want your kick drum to sound lean. Well, audio mixing is a give-and-take process of technical art. This is why it makes sense to decide beforehand what's going to...
  20. Borrowdale Barron

    question Should Hip Hop Rappers Always Stick To The Street Code?

    What's the point of Hip Hop rappers sticking to the street code if they catch a case or are involved in one because of their affiliates? Don't y'all think the streets are a myth?
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