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What Determines The Pitch Of A Sound?

What Determines The Pitch Of A Sound?

A sound's pitch is determined by the speed at which its soundwaves vibrate. When you pluck a guitar string, for example, it vibrates at a given frequency. The faster the frequency, the higher the pitch. The frequency of a soundwave is measured in hertz (i.e., cycles per second). That's why an 80Hz tone, for ...

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RMS and Peak Watts – What’s the difference?

RMS and Peak Watts – What’s the difference?

RMS measures the number of watts a speaker can handle continuously, whereas peak measures the number of watts a speaker can handle before failing. RMS is a daily-usage power reference measured in watts, while peak power refers to the maximum amount of watts a speaker can take during a brief period. Outside of ...

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How Much Does It Cost To Master A Song?

How Much Does It Cost To Master A Song?

Mastering a song costs anywhere between $10 and $200. Generally, the price you pay for mastering a song is directly related to the quality of the mastering. If you're a music producer, you can try to learn how to master your songs; however, keep in mind mastering is a highly technical job. Here's a general ...

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The 10 Best Alternatives to Logic Pro for Windows (2023)

The 10 Best Alternatives to Logic Pro for Windows (2023)

Logic Pro is a world-renowned DAW used by producers, sound designers, and songwriters. It offers great compositional tools, flawless workflow, and an intuitive interface. However, Logic Pro is only available for macOS, meaning Windows users may miss out on its many qualities. All DAWs are different, and there's ...

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Focusrite Scarlett vs Clarett – What’s the Difference?

Focusrite Scarlett vs Clarett – What’s the Difference?

Scarlett and Clarett are two high-quality ranges of audio interfaces produced by Focusrite. Scarlett is the more affordable option and is aimed at beginners and bedroom producers, whereas Clarett is a more high-cost range suited for professional recording and with overall better sound quality. Does that mean you ...

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Can You Run Ableton on an iPad? (2023)

Can You Run Ableton on an iPad? (2023)

Ableton Live doesn't have a dedicated app for iPad, meaning you cannot run the program on a tablet. However, you can still incorporate your iPad into your music-production workflow by using Apple's Sidecar functionality or installing iOS software controller apps. Ableton Live is one of the best DAWs (Digital Audio ...

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13 Free Nexus Expansion Packs

13 Free Nexus Expansion Packs

ReFX Nexus is great for beat-making purposes. That said, a beatmaker/producer needs to have a large arsenal of sounds to create electrifying, thumping beats, and Nexus expansion packs are a great way to expand your sound library. There are several FREE Nexus expansion packs out there that can diversify and ...

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24 Free Kontakt Libraries (2023)

24 Free Kontakt Libraries (2023)

There are plenty of free Kontakt libraries that can be used to expand your arsenal of sounds and effects. These offer many different instruments, sounds, beats, and samples with dynamic controls and sound-shaping capabilities for free. These libraries are a great way to improve the creative music-making process. ...

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Autotune vs Melodyne – The Real Differences

Autotune vs Melodyne – The Real Differences

Autotune and Melodyne are both pitch correction tools, but they're different for three reasons. Autotune can be used live in real-time, whereas Melodyne can't. Autotune is monophonic, while Melodyne is polyphonic. Finally, Autotune is more obvious and creative, whereas Melodyne is more transparent. Before further ...

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What to Do If Your AirPods Go Through the Wash

What to Do If Your AirPods Go Through the Wash

If your AirPods accidentally go through the wash, remove the AirPods from the case and dry all the items with a cloth or paper towel. Use a cotton swab to dry the inside of the charging case and other hard-to-reach areas. Then, let the AirPods dry for 12-24 hours before using or charging them.  This is a very ...

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