Unlock the secrets of diminished chords and learn how to use them with our comprehensive guide. Master the theory and application today!| blog.faderpro.com
Unlock the secrets of the iconic supersaw sound with our comprehensive guide. Learn how to create and master this powerful synth technique.| blog.faderpro.com
The Camelot Wheel is your key to demystifying seamless DJ transitions – we explain why Ever pondered how top DJs effortlessly weave tracks together in an unbroken, all-night-long set? The answer lies in mastering harmonic mixing – understanding how songs connect with one another based on which key each is in. When blending one track into the next, decisions should be guided by the melodic and chordal elements present in the song that’s playing and the incoming track. Enter the Camelot W...| FaderPro Blog
Discover what the Fletcher Munson curve equal loudness contours are all about, and what implication they have every piece of music you make You might have come across the term Fletcher-Munson curve, or Fletcher-Munson effect on your quest to become a better producer. If you took one look at the complexity of the subject and decided to return to the safety of your DAW, you wouldn’t be the first, and there’s no shame in that. We’re here to distill the ocean of information on the Fletcher-...| FaderPro Blog
Phasers and flangers are two classic effects that sound alike. However, the way they work is surprisingly different. The flanger and the phaser are two audio effects which have been much used by producers throughout the last several decades of music production. The two effects have quite similar sounds which can lead to them being confused with one another on a superficial level. They both create a swirling, whooshing sound which is often associated with psychedelic rock, but is also commonly...| FaderPro Blog
Get to know how these little devices came about, and why their software equivalents are still useful in the modern producer’s signal paths A preamp, or preamplifier, is an audio device that takes a very quiet signal at its input, and turns it into a much louder signal at its output. Once upon a time, preamps were exclusively standalone pieces of outboard hardware, placed between the source of a signal and a mixing console or recording device. Now, physical preamps are integrated in all mann...| FaderPro Blog
We dive into the minor circle of fifths, exposing the secrets behind effortless note selection and chord construction to make you a better musician Ever wondered how musicians and producers effortlessly hit all the right notes or seamlessly play chords that just click? Understanding the key your song calls home is your musical compass and helps you navigate building harmony and adding melodies to your track. Think of it like a painter, readying their color palette with shades that complement ...| FaderPro Blog
We identify some of the top instrument plugins for creating Reese Bass, one of electronic music’s most ubiquitous bass sounds Whether you listen to house or jungle, garage or liquid drum and bass, you’ll have heard the deep, dark tone of the classic Reese bass sound in one form or another. The huge wall of low end is just one of those sounds that fills out a club like no other, hence its popularity in such a wide range of genres. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to create your ...| FaderPro Blog
What is Compression? Mastering the art of audio compression What is compression? And how does compression work? In this article we have the answers. Audio compression is a fundamental tool in music production. Every track you have ever heard in a club or on the radio will have had some compression used on individual tracks in the song, and on the entire mix. Therefore, mastering audio compression is a very important step in getting your music production skills to a professional level, and in ...| FaderPro Blog
Need to get your hands on some untainted vocal lines? Here we compare various ways to set them free using acapella extractors! If there’s one type of track that’s sure to go down a treat on the dancefloor, it’s a bootleg. Though difficult to commercially release, bootlegs are always an excellent addition to a DJ’s collection. For those not in the know, bootlegs are unofficial remixes of popular songs. They normally take a vocal part from a pop track and reimagine it over a dance beat....| FaderPro Blog