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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Designing a Sonic Universe with Echoic Audio: Part 1

Nov 06, 2019

Gus Nisbet of Echoic Audio shares techniques for sound design, including how to use imperfections to improve your sound and how to use plug-ins in support of—rather than defining—your ideas.

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Spire Studio's Soundcheck Now Detects and Shapes Your Instrument’s Tone

Nov 04, 2019

Spire Studio's latest update to Soundcheck now intelligently detects the instrument you’re playing and sets input levels to sculpt your tone.

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How to Use Spire Studio's Visual Mixer

Oct 28, 2019

The idea of mixing your own music can be daunting–but it doesn’t have to be. Learn to use Spire Studio’s Visual Mixer to make your tracks pop.

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5 Tips for Mixing Guitars in Spire Studio

Oct 23, 2019

In this piece we’ll discuss strategies and techniques for mixing guitars in Spire Studio, from doubling, to panning, to choosing the right effects for your project.

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How to Easily Topline Vocals with Spire Studio

Oct 22, 2019

Writing a vocal for a pre-made track, also known as toplining, can be a challenge. Learn how Spire Studio makes this process simple and professional.

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