Articles on music production for film & TV, mixing techniques, plugins, and the creative process. 300 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.
Three reliable audio interfaces under $200, tested for real home-studio use. See which one fits your workflow best.
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Uygar DuzgunJul 10, 2023
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25 of the Best VST Plugins on the Market
What plugins do pop producers use? Top 10 Pop Music and R&B Plugins & Kontakt Libraries 2023 Ujam SPARKLE 2 (Plugin), Native Instruments Vocal Colors NEW* (Kontakt Library), Native Instruments Playbox (Kontakt Library), Native Instruments Glaze (Kontakt Library), UJAM Beatmaker KANDY (Plugin), UJAM
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Uygar DuzgunJul 09, 2023
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Perceived Loudness Explained: Why Some Sounds Feel Louder
Learn how perceived loudness works, why meters can mislead you, and how to make mixes feel louder without over-compressing them.
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Uygar DuzgunJul 04, 2023
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The Difference Between Mixing And Mastering
Which is harder mixing or mastering? Since mixing involves more individual elements, it can be considered more complex than mastering. With that in mind, that certainly doesn’t make it easier than the mastering process. Mastering and mixing can each take years of training to pin down, and oftentimes
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Uygar DuzgunJul 08, 2023
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How to Use Phase Cancellation as a Mixing Tool
Could you provide a step-by-step process on how to use phase cancellation as a mixing tool effectively? Ever wondered how some tracks deliver a pristine, crisp sound like no other? Well, the answer may lie in an often overlooked mixing method known as phase cancellation. This
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Uygar DuzgunJul 18, 2023
3 min read
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How to Improve Mono Compatibility
How does improving Mono compatibility benefit the overall system performance? The Mono project is a free and open-source initiative that was developed to help developers easily create cross-platform applications. However, like any development platform, there are always challenges and workarounds tha
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Uygar DuzgunJul 13, 2023
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5 of the Best Hardware Synthesizers Under $500
What should my first analog synth be? The best synthesizers for beginners are the Korg Minilogue, Hydrasynth Explorer, Arturia Microfreak/Minifreak, Novation Bass Station II, Korg Monologue, Cre8audio East Beast/West Pest, Moog Mavis, Arturia Minibrute 2, Korg Volca Series, and Roland Aira Compact S
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Uygar DuzgunJul 12, 2023
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How to Use a Vocoder
How to set up a vocoder? How to Set Up a Vocoder Step 1: Creating an Audio track for Modulator Signal (Vocals) Step 2: Creating a MIDI track for Carrier Signal (Synth) Step 3: Adding Vocoder to the track with Vocals A vocoder is one of the more esoteric production tools that
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Uygar DuzgunJul 15, 2023
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How to Make Your Own Audio Cables
What common mistakes should I avoid when making my own PAA audio cables? Audio cables are fundamental necessities in any sound device setup, be it a professional music studio, home studio or personal entertainment system. While commercial cables are readily available, making your own audio
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Uygar DuzgunJul 16, 2023
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Best Free Music Production Software for PC and Mac
Can you recommend any user-friendly music production software for beginners? Today’s digital landscape has paved the way for music production to transcend beyond the confines of the traditional recording studio. With a decent computer, any aspiring artist can venture into the
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Uygar DuzgunJul 15, 2023
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Finding the Perfect Beats to Enhance Your Music
If you’re an artist or music producer, you know how important it is to find the right beats and instrumentation to bring your songs to life. Whether you’re looking for catchy trap beats, emotional R&B melodies, or a fully composed soundtrack, the hunt for that perfect instrumental can feel neverendi
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Uygar DuzgunJul 17, 2023
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9 Tips to Build a Great Song Structure
Can the understanding of PAA principles lead to innovative song structures? Song structure refers to the arrangement of a song, defining the sections, and the order in which they will play. It is an essential part of songwriting and can be the deciding factor between completion and a
