Author - Charles Hoffman | Black Ghost Audio

Charles Hoffman owns Black Ghost Audio and has worked as a creative producer for Native Instruments and Plugin Alliance. He's also the author of an online course called Music Production for Beginners. After graduating from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, Charles continued his education at Icon Collective, a music production school based in Los Angeles, CA. In 2023, Charles started Guardian Pressure Washing in San Antonio, Texas.

Nov 11, 2023

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

How to Sample Music: Sampling Vinyl and Downloading Samples

Learn how to sample vinyl records, where to download royalty-free samples that you can use in your music, and how to chop and manipulate samples.

Jul 28, 2023

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Charles Hoffman

Shure SM7B Review

Explore our in-depth Shure SM7B review. Learn about this dynamic microphone's features, sound quality, design, and our final verdict on its value.

Jul 16, 2023

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Charles Hoffman

Warm Audio WA73-EQ Review

Learn about the Warm Audio WA73-EQ's features and studio applications. Discover if this British-style microphone preamp and EQ is right for you.

Jun 25, 2023

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Charles Hoffman

The Best Choir VST Plugins for Heavenly Harmonies

Learn about the best choir plugins for film composers and music producers, from companies like Soundiron, Heavyocity, Spitfire Audio, EastWest, and more.

Jun 10, 2023

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

What Is a Preamp? Do I Need One?

Learn what a preamp does and how preamps work. Explore different types of preamplifiers and their applications in recording studios and the world of live sound.

Jun 6, 2023

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

What Is a DI Box? Do I Need One to Record Guitar?

If you don't know when to use a DI box, you might be damaging the quality of your guitar and bass recordings, and hurting your sound when performing live.

Jun 4, 2023

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

What Is Phantom Power And How Does It Work With Microphones?

Did you know phantom power can damage audio equipment? If you aren't sure when to engage +48V phantom power on your audio interface, your microphones could be at risk.

May 28, 2023

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

The History of the 1176 Compressor: Revisions A to H

Learn about the 1176 compressor developed by Universal Audio (UA) and United Recording Electronics Industries (UREI).

May 25, 2023

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Charles Hoffman

The 4 Best Patch Bays for Your Home Studio

Learn about the pros and cons of the Samson S-Patch Plus, ART P48, Switchcraft StudioPatch 9625, and ART P16.

May 19, 2023

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

The Talk Box: A Unique Sound in the World of Guitar Pedals

Learn about the history, function, and lasting impact of the talk box, popularized by 70s rock and modern pop music icons.

May 14, 2023

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

Music Production Courses for Beginners

Learn how to select the best online music production course that offers practical experience, expert guidance, and flexible learning for a great value.

May 14, 2023

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

The Science of Audio Saturation: How it Works

Learn how saturation adds warmth, depth, and character to your music, and discover the best digital tools to recreate these effects in your mix.

May 14, 2023

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

Perceived Loudness Explained

Learn about the definition of perceived loudness, how it affects audio consumers, and how to control perceived loudness levels.

May 13, 2023

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

The Ultimate Guide to Buying Your First Turntable

Learn which features to look for in a turntable. Find a turntable that matches your needs and budget.

May 9, 2023

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

9 Tips to Build a Great Song Structure

Learn how nine essential musical composition techniques can help you write songs with a solid emotional impact.

May 9, 2023

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

The AI-Driven Future of Music Production

Explore the transformative impact of AI on music production, fostering creativity, enhancing learning, and addressing industry challenges.

May 9, 2023

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

6 Signs That You’re Addicted to Producing Music

Explore the signs of music production addiction and the importance of balancing passion and well-being for a fulfilling and healthy music-making journey.

May 8, 2023

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Charles Hoffman

The 6 Best Music Studio Headphones for Producers

Learn about the top headphones for producing music, including the Sony MDR-7506s, Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pros, Audio-Technica ATH-M50xs, AKG K240 Studios, Sennheiser HD 660 Ss, and Sennheiser HD 820.

May 8, 2023

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

How Loud Is Too Loud? Safe Listening Levels

Learn the risks of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), and simple steps to prevent hearing damage.

May 7, 2023

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Charles Hoffman

6 Must-Try Virtual Instruments for Every Music Producer

Explore six virtual instruments for music producers of all genres, including Spitfire Audio's LABS, Output's Arcade, Arturia's V Collection, Spectrasonics' Omnisphere, Native Instruments' Kontakt, and EastWest's ComposerCloud.

May 7, 2023

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Charles Hoffman

8 Personality Traits of an Excellent Music Producer

Learn the eight personality traits essential to become a successful music producer, including creativity, attention to detail, patience, technical proficiency, adaptability, passion, communication skills, and business savvy.

Jul 31, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

How to Process Dialogue Recordings in 4 Steps

Create a dialogue processing chain that includes noise reduction, compression, EQ, and limiting. Make your voiceovers and podcasts sound professional.

Jun 14, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

3 of the Best Audio Interfaces Under $200

Learn which budget audio interface has the best input and output options, software bundle, and price.

Jun 9, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

10 of the Best Waves Plugins for Processing Vocals

Tame sibilance, apply pitch correction, control dynamic range, add clarity, and apply creative effects to your vocal recordings.

Jun 3, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

3 of the Best Limiter Plugins on the Market

Learn about the best limiter for maximizing loudness, limiting sub-mixes, and mastering your music in general.

May 31, 2022

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

The 5 Best Online Music Production Courses

Discover which online music production course is right for you. Learn about music theory, composition, sound design, recording, mixing, and mastering.

May 26, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

How to Make Audio Plugins: Getting Started

Start developing VST, VST3, RTAS, AU, and AAX plugins using C++ and JUCE.

May 25, 2022

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

The Difference Between Buses, Auxes, Sends, and Returns

Learn how to use your DAW's built-in signal routing features to streamline the process of mixing music.

May 21, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

The 8 Best Plugins for Producing EDM

Learn about the most popular EDM plugins and how they can help you write, mix, and master electronic songs.

May 20, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

5 Home Studio Automation Ideas for Music Producers

Learn how using smart home devices can help you produce music faster, protect your gear, and streamline your workflow.

May 16, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

4 of the Best Plugins for Producing Metal

Learn which virtual instruments and audio effects will help you write the most brutal, aggressive, and raw metal music.

May 15, 2022

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

How to Use a Gate: Perfect Dialog Settings in 5 Steps

Learn how to remove background noise from dialog, vocals, and instruments in the studio and on stage using a noise gate.

May 14, 2022

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

The Difference Between Mixing And Mastering

Learn how the processes of mixing music and mastering music are different from one another.

May 12, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

Best Free Music Production Software for PC and Mac

Start producing music without spending any money. Learn which digital audio workstations (DAWs) are the best for writing songs.

May 11, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

The 10 Best Free VST Plugins for Music Production

Learn about the most useful free plugins for music producers. Enhance the capabilities of your DAW without spending a dime.

May 9, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

The Top 9 Best Music Production Podcasts

Discover the best podcast shows for music producers. Learn about music production, audio engineering, and music business on the go.

May 7, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

The Top 5 Best Music Production Forums

Learn about the most popular forums for music producers. Join a music production community today.

May 6, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

5 Mistakes Every Beginner Music Producer Makes

Overcome common music production pitfalls and instantly improve the quality of the songs that you write.

May 5, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

Music Production Gear That Every Beginner Needs

Learn which equipment will help you produce better music at home on a budget.

May 4, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

Do You Know These 6 Ableton Live Tricks?

Streamline your music production workflow and write better songs with these Ableton tips.

May 4, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

Can You Produce Music If You Don’t Play an Instrument?

Learn how to dive into music production and start producing songs with no musical background.

May 2, 2022

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Charles Hoffman

How to Record Yourself Playing Guitar

Record yourself playing acoustic or electric guitar at home in 6 steps.

May 5, 2021

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

How to Perfectly Auto-Tune Vocals in 7 Steps

Learn how to pitch correct vocals using Antares' Auto-Tune software. Gently tighten pitch or create T-Pain style vocal effects.

Jan 24, 2021

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Charles Hoffman

4 Tips for Building a Music Production PC

Avoid costly mistakes by investing in computer parts that will improve performance when producing music, saving on components that won't, and more.

Dec 27, 2020

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Charles Hoffman

Build a Stronger Artist Brand With These 4 Skills

Develop your photography, videography, graphic design, and web design skills to create a more powerful artist brand.

Nov 13, 2020

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Charles Hoffman

How to Record Vocals Through a Hardware Compressor

Learn about 3 of the most popular hardware vocal compressors on the market and discover recommended vocal compression settings.

Nov 5, 2020

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Charles Hoffman

4 Types of Audio Compressors You Need to Know About

Learn about VCA compressors, optical compressors, FET compressors, and tube compressors. Hear the difference with audio examples.

Sep 26, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

My Favorite Home Studio Workflow Hack

Learn how to connect two computers to your home studio setup, and toggle control of peripheral devices using a switch.

Sep 19, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

5 Ways to Instantly Produce Better Songs

Learn how to produce better music without spending more money on plugins and gear.

Sep 9, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

How to Mix DI Guitar Recordings

Discover the 4 simple steps you can take to take to turn your home guitar recordings into the crazy amped-up guitars you hear in rock and metal songs.

Sep 7, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

4 Tips to Produce Better Mixes Using Headphones

Discover how mixing with headphones compares to mixing with studio monitors and learn 4 tips to produce better mixes using headphones.

Aug 25, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

How to Use a Vocoder

Learn how to use a vocoder to create robotic vocals. Control a vocoder, like Waves' OVox, using its built-in synth or Xfer Records' Serum.

Aug 19, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

Clipping vs Limiting

Learn how clippers and limiters differ from one another by taking a look at Kazrog's KClip 3 and FabFilter's Pro-L 2.

Aug 17, 2020

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Charles Hoffman

Music Mastering: DIY vs. AI vs. Pro

Learn about the pros and cons of mastering your music going the DIY route, using an automated AI mastering service, and hiring a pro mastering engineer.

Jul 23, 2020

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Charles Hoffman

4 of the Best DAWs for Music Production

Learn about 4 of the best digital audio workstations (DAWs) for music producers and discover which DAW is the best fit for you.

Jul 23, 2020

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Charles Hoffman

What Does a Music Producer Do?

Learn what a music producer does and what's involved in the production process, as well as how to start producing music.

Jul 14, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

Audio Signal Levels Explained: Mic, Instrument, Line, and Speaker

Learn the difference between mic-level signal, instrument-level signal, line-level signal, and speaker-level signal.

Jul 8, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

How to Set Up and Use a Patch Bay

Learn how to set up and use a patch bay to create customizable signal processing chains using hardware like mic preamps, EQs, compressors, reverbs, and delays.

Jul 4, 2020

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Charles Hoffman

How to Prepare Your Mix for Mastering

Learn how to prepare your mix correctly for a mastering engineer. Discover the export settings you should use when exporting your songs, along with other tips to ensure the mastering process runs smoothly.

Jul 4, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

How to Mix Songs Faster - Tips for All DAWs

Learn what an aux (return) track does and how to mix songs faster using aux tracks (tips for all DAWs). Use 4 go-to aux track templates to simplify the process of mixing.

Jun 26, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

How to Wrap Audio Cables the Right Way

Learn how to wrap audio cables using an over-under cable wrapping technique to wrap cables perfectly every time.

May 12, 2020

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Charles Hoffman

6 of the Best Microphones for Recording Vocals Under $1,500

Learn about vocal microphones like the AT2020, SM7B, C414 XLII, Clarion FC-357, TLM 103, and Sphere L22. Discover which microphone is right for you.

May 3, 2020

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Charles Hoffman

4 of the Best Music Studio Desks for Producers

Learn about the best budget studio desk, all-round studio desk, console studio desk, and mastering studio desk.

Apr 27, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

How to Build a DIY Vocal Booth for Under $85

Learn how to build a budget-friendly vocal recording booth at home in under 45 minutes.

Apr 11, 2020

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Charles Hoffman

5 Tools to Help You Work With Artists Remotely

Learn how Splice Studio, Spire Studio, Skype, VR social spaces, and Google Drive can help you work with artists online more effectively.

Apr 7, 2020

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Charles Hoffman

25 of the Best VST Plugins on the Market

Learn about 25 of the best VST plugins that will help you produce, mix, and master your music better.

Mar 16, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

How to Build Your Own DIY Acoustic Panels

Learn how to build high-quality DIY acoustic panels for a fraction of the cost of store-bought acoustic panels.

Feb 28, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

Mono vs. Stereo Sound: The Difference Explained (With Audio Examples)

Learn the difference between mono and stereo audio files, playback, and recording.

Feb 1, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

Sidechain Compression Using FabFilter’s Pro-C 2

Learn how to prevent frequency masking using the FabFilter Pro-C 2's external sidechain input.

Jan 4, 2020

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

How to Correctly Clip Your Master Bus

Learn how clipping can improve your masters and how to effectively apply clipping step-by-step.

Dec 15, 2019

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

Why You’re Never Going to “Make It” in Music

Learn how to overcome the roadblocks holding you back from working full-time in the music industry.

Dec 8, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

4 of the Best Audio Interfaces on the Market

Learn about the best audio interfaces at various price points. Choose the right audio interface for your music studio.

Nov 14, 2019

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

6 Benefits of Using a Mastering DAW

Learn how a mastering DAW, like Steinberg's Wavelab Pro 10, allows you to perform loudness level matching, create DDP images, and more.

Nov 1, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

4 Tips to Find Your Place In The Music Industry

Learn how to find your place in the music industry by following your interests, making your own opportunities, and more.

Oct 14, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

How to Use Phase Cancellation as a Mixing Tool

Learn how to turn phase cancellation, a common audio problem, into a creative mixing tool.

Oct 10, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

7 of the Best Music Production Accessories Under $25

Learn about the most affordable accessories for music producers. Discover great gift ideas.

Oct 6, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

6 Tips to Fix Damaged Audio Recordings

Learn how to remove clicks, clips, crackle, hum, reverb, and noise from damaged audio recordings.

Oct 3, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

5 Mastering Tricks Using Ozone 9

Learn how to create better masters using iZotope Ozone 9's most exciting features.

Sep 27, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

6 Tips to Learn Music Production Faster

Learn music production faster by writing down unfamiliar concepts, watching YouTube videos, using an RSS reader, and more.

Sep 24, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

What Is an Audio Interface? A Beginner’s Guide

Learn what an audio interface does, why you need an audio interface, and which audio interface is right for you.

Sep 13, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

How to Make Your Own Audio Cables

Learn about the tools, supplies, and skills you need to make instrument and microphone cables.

Sep 11, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

How to Improve Mono Compatibility

Learn how arranging your mix into the shape of a tree can result in improved mono compatibility.

Sep 1, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

4 Tips to Create Better Masters Using Headphones

Learn how mastering in a virtual studio, using a headphone EQ, auditioning your masters using earbuds, and more will help improve your music.

Aug 26, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

The Difference Between Open-Back and Closed-Back Headphones

Learn about the pros and cons of open-back and closed-back headphones, as well as which type of headphones are best for you.

Aug 20, 2019

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Ableton's Vocoder audio effect.

Charles Hoffman

How to Use Ableton's Vocoder

Learn what vocoders sound like, how vocoders work, and how to set up Ableton's vocoder.

Jul 24, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

How to Plan Your First Tour as a DJ/Producer

Learn how you to organize your first soft ticket sales tour as a DJ/producer. No fan base required.

Jul 22, 2019

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Waves' Kramer Master Tape plugin.

Charles Hoffman

4 Ways to Use Saturation in a Mix

Learn how to use saturation to make your basslines audible, your drums aggressive, and more.

Jul 20, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

5 Tips to Build a Better Brand as an Artist

Learn how to get booked more often and make more money from your music by building a better artist brand.

Jul 18, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

How to Master Your Music in 9 Steps

Learn what mastering is, how to set up your mastering studio, and how to master your music for streaming services.

Jul 16, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

How to Make a Living Selling Beats Online

Learn what it takes to quit your day job and work full-time as a beatmaker.

Jul 15, 2019

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

8 Tips to Mix Electric Guitar

Learn how to mix electric guitar using a variety of the latest and greatest audio plugins.

Jul 14, 2019

Native Instruments' Replica XT multi-mode delay plugin.

Charles Hoffman

5 of the Best Delay Plugins on the Market

Learn about the best general purpose delay, creative delay, multi-mode delay, analog-modeled delay, and free delay plugin.

Jul 9, 2019

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

5 Tips to Give Better Song Feedback

Learn how to provide song feedback in a way that artists will be receptive to.

Jul 2, 2019

Tips & Tutorials

Ableton's Glue Compressor audio effect.

Charles Hoffman

How to Use Sidechain Compression in Ableton

Learn the difference between a regular compressor and a sidechain compressor, and how to use sidechain compression in Ableton Live.

Jun 23, 2019

FabFilter's Pro-C 2 compressor plugin.

Charles Hoffman

6 of the Best Compressor Plugins on the Market

Learn about the best compressors for general use, multiband processing, vocals, drums, and your master buss.

Jun 20, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

10 Tips to Help You Finish Writing Songs

Learn how to finish writing and producing songs using 10 proven songwriting techniques.

Jun 16, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

How to Choose the Right Speakers

Learn what makes a good studio monitor, how studio monitors work, and how to choose the right studio monitors.

Jun 12, 2019

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

Basic Music Theory for Beginner Music Producers

Learn about music theory concepts like pitch, notes, intervals, major and minor keys, chords, and chord progressions.

Jun 6, 2019

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Charles Hoffman

The 7 Best Music Production Plugin Bundles

Learn about 7 music production plugin bundles that will help you produce, mix, and master your music better.

Jun 4, 2019

Tips & Tutorials

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Charles Hoffman

6 Essential Drum Processing Techniques

Learn how to use transient shaping, gated reverb, glue compression, slapback delay, parallel compression, and more.