Recording and Mixing Vaporwave in Spire Studio

Jan 23, 2020

Prepare to get wavy as we deconstruct Vaporwave as a genre and put it back together using Spire Studio’s unique recording effects.

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12 Great Reference Mixes for Rock in the Modern Age

Jan 21, 2020

You might not know which tunes to reference when mixing or mastering rock music, so check out these 12 modern rock mixes while referencing during the production, mixing, or mastering process.

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Recording and Mixing Indie Rock in Spire Studio

Jan 15, 2020

Using Spire’s specialized recording effects, we’ll break down how to achieve some of indie rock’s coolest sounds while creating your own indie rock song in Spire Studio.

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Creative Vocal Production Tips in Spire and Beyond

Jan 13, 2020

iZotope tools can take your vocal production to new heights. Capture professional-sounding audio with Spire Studio, and enhance it with plug-ins like VocalSynth 2 and Nectar 3.

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Getting the Most Out of the Free Spire iOS App

Jan 08, 2020

In this back to basics piece, we’ll break down all of the standalone Spire app features on iOS to show you why the Spire app is a great free option for you.

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Tuning Standards Explained: 432 Hz vs. 440 Hz

Nov 21, 2019

Tuning standards start arguments. Why is there a never-ending debate between 440 Hz and 432 Hz? And why is 440 Hz standard? We discuss why and let you decide which one sounds better.

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Beginner Tips for Writing Music to Picture: Film, TV, and Beyond

Nov 19, 2019

Learn the basics to get the ball rolling on writing music to picture—from SMPTE timecodes to sync points, tempo, and meter changes.

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MIDI Data: What It Is and How to Use It

Nov 18, 2019

MIDI data is a mystery to most people. Basically, it just works... until it doesn’t. Here, we find out what MIDI is, how it works, and how to use it.

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Recording and Mixing Pop Music in Spire Studio

Nov 13, 2019

Pop’s commercial success and ever-changing form keep it alive and thriving, and with user-friendly tools like Spire Studio, creating your own pop tune can be done in a matter of minutes.

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