Articles on music production for film & TV, mixing techniques, plugins, and the creative process. 308 articles.
With over 4 million streams as Scott Millien and years of composing for film and TV, I write about what actually works in music production — from mixing techniques and plugin reviews to sound design, mastering workflows, and studio setup. These articles cover DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and FL Studio, plus the gear and creative process behind getting a professional sound. Whether you're producing your first beat or refining your mix bus chain, you'll find honest opinions backed by hands-on experience.
5 Home Studio Automation Ideas for Music Producers
What are some ways that PAA can be applied in a home studio for music producers? Creating music is an art, and every artist needs the right tools to craft their masterpiece. For music producers, having a home studio is nearly essential. However, given that music production often involves a plethora
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Uygar DuzgunJul 02, 2023
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What Is a Preamp? Do I Need One?
What exactly is a preamp and what is its function in an audio setup? What Is a Preamp? Do I Need One? Understanding Preamps A preamplifier, or ‘preamp’ as it is popularly known, is an electronic amplifier that converts a weak electrical signal into an output signal strong enough to be noise-tolerant
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Uygar DuzgunJul 02, 2023
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How to Use a Gate: Perfect Dialog Settings in 5 Steps
How To Use A Gate: Perfect Dialog Settings In 5 Steps Using a gate to improve audio dialogues Using a gate is an effective way to remove unwanted background noise and interference from a dialogue. It’s a great way to improve sound quality and make sure that the dialog is as clear and intelligible […
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Uygar DuzgunJan 02, 2023
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10 Best VST Plugins for Music Production in 2026
My practical guide to the best VST plugins for sound design, mixing, and mastering, based on real workflow decisions.
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Uygar DuzgunJul 02, 2023
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4 of the Best Guitar Headphone Amps Under $70
4 of the Best Guitar Headphone Amps Under $70 A guitar headphone amp is a must-have for any serious guitarist. Whether you’re a beginner seeking an entry-level piece of gear or an experienced player wanting a tool to help practice in quiet environments without disturbing anyone else, a headphone amp
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Uygar DuzgunJul 02, 2023
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Audio Signal Levels: Mic, Instrument, Line, Speaker
Learn audio signal levels the practical way: mic, instrument, line, and speaker. Clean gain staging, fewer mistakes, better mixes.
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Uygar DuzgunJul 08, 2023
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The Science of Audio Saturation: How It Works
Learn how audio saturation works, where to use it, and how it shapes tone, loudness, and mix clarity.
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Uygar DuzgunJul 04, 2023
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5 Tools to Help You Work With Artists Remotely
Does this phone have a voice recorder? Swipe up from the bottom of the phone screen to open the app drawer. Tap on the Recorder app to open it. When you first open the Recorder app, it will ask your permission to allow the app to record audio. In the wake of advancements in technology...
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Uygar DuzgunJul 11, 2023
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How to Use Ableton’s Vocoder
Can you explain the function of different knobs and buttons on Ableton’s vocoder interface? Ableton Live is a powerful, flexible software for recording, composing, mixing, and mastering music. One of the most innovative features of Ableton Live is its built-in vocoder, an audio processor that can be
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Uygar DuzgunJul 04, 2023
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How to Wrap Audio Cables the Right Way
How do you wrap an audio cable? (1-Minute Tutorial) Audio cables are essential equipment in any audio setup, be it for your home theater, professional studio, or live concerts. Prolonging the life span of your cables requires proper handling, especially when wrapping them up for storage. Wrapping yo
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Uygar DuzgunJul 09, 2023
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4 Tips for Building a Music Production PC
What you need to build a PC for music production? The build list for your music production PC Quad-core / 2.4Ghz clock speed processor minimum, No less than 8GB of RAM (but 16GB will be more efficient), At least 500GB of storage (SSD preferable), 1TB will be more cost-effective in the long term, A m
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Uygar DuzgunJul 10, 2023
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6 Tips to Learn Music Production Faster
How quickly can you learn music production? You can, but it requires a lot of hard work. Music production is a complicated field with a lot of moving parts. Realistically, it takes months and years of study and practice before you really start seeing results. Focus on just creating your own path rat
