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I realised that writing isn’t about beating the competition, or being the *only* piece of work out there on a subject. Instead, an indicator of real progress within our industry — or in any aspect of human knowledge — stems from a diverse collective of people sharing their experiences of what they’ve learned, which then hopefully makes it easier for others to walk the same path in the future.
Read Widely, Apply Selectively, Share Regardless
James Stanier
The goal is not to fit in. If anything, it’s to amplify the differences, what doesn’t fit, the special characteristics unique to how you see the world. Instead of sounding like others, value your own voice. Develop it. Cherish it. The reason to make art is to innovate and self-express, show something new, share what’s inside, and communicate your singular perspective.
The Creative Act
Rick Rubin
Sidechain compression listens to a second track to decide when to bring the input track volume down. The most common use is to use the kick drum track as the second trigger track. This means when the kick hits, your sidechained track momentarily comes down in volume. This means the kick has fewer sounds to compete with, which makes it sound clearer in the mix.
How Kaytranada Produced Glowed Up
Reverb Machine
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