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Music production tutorials, gear and software guides from Sleepfreaks.

NOVA Tides: Layer Strings and Vocals to Create Loops and Impacts

NOVA Tides: Layer Strings and Vocals to Create Loops and ImpactsGear & Software

UA Volt Gen 2 & Max: Comparing All Six Audio Interfaces

UA Volt Gen 2 & Max: Comparing All Six Audio InterfacesGear & Software

CASIO Waves Place: Classic CZ, MT-40, SK-1 and VL-1 Sounds for Your DAW

CASIO Waves Place: Classic CZ, MT-40, SK-1 and VL-1 Sounds for Your DAWGear & Software

VocAlign 7: Align Vocal Doubles and Harmonies in One Window

VocAlign 7: Align Vocal Doubles and Harmonies in One WindowGear & Software

Lunacy NOVA: Try Instruments in Your Browser and Bring Them into Your DAW

Lunacy NOVA: Try Instruments in Your Browser and Bring Them into Your DAWGear & Software

LUNA 3: the ultimate free DAW? New features and how the paid edition compares

LUNA 3: the ultimate free DAW? New features and how the paid edition comparesGear & Software

LAVA STUDIO: an all-in-one amp with a 13.3-inch touchscreen for playing, creating, and learning

LAVA STUDIO: an all-in-one amp with a 13.3-inch touchscreen for playing, creating, and learningGear & Software

SOUNDRAW Grid: Create Copyright-Cleared Background Music on Mac and iOS

SOUNDRAW Grid: Create Copyright-Cleared Background Music on Mac and iOSGear & Software

Roland GO:MIXER STUDIO: An All-in-One Compact Mixer for Streaming, DAW Recording, and Video

Roland GO:MIXER STUDIO: An All-in-One Compact Mixer for Streaming, DAW Recording, and VideoGear & Software

Soundmaker DTM Desk Review: Organizing a Music-Production Workspace

Soundmaker DTM Desk Review: Organizing a Music-Production WorkspaceGear & Software

Synthesizer V Ver. 2: Koharu Rikka, Natsuki Karin & Hanakuma Chifuyu Reviewed

Synthesizer V Ver. 2: Koharu Rikka, Natsuki Karin & Hanakuma Chifuyu ReviewedGear & Software

iLoud Sub Review: Compact Subwoofer With 25 Hz Bass and ARC X Calibration

iLoud Sub Review: Compact Subwoofer With 25 Hz Bass and ARC X CalibrationGear & Software

Yamaha URX Series Review: Touchscreen Audio Interfaces for Recording and Streaming

Yamaha URX Series Review: Touchscreen Audio Interfaces for Recording and StreamingGear & Software

Apollo Twin X Gen 2 Review: Upgraded Sound, Unison Preamps, and Auto-Gain

Apollo Twin X Gen 2 Review: Upgraded Sound, Unison Preamps, and Auto-GainGear & Software

Yamaha CC1: DAW Control Meets Stream Deck in a USB Controller

Yamaha CC1: DAW Control Meets Stream Deck in a USB ControllerGear & Software

Neumann RIME: Speaker-Like Monitoring Through Headphones

Neumann RIME: Speaker-Like Monitoring Through HeadphonesGear & Software

NotebookLM for Music Production: Learn Across Languages with a Free AI Tool

NotebookLM for Music Production: Learn Across Languages with a Free AI ToolGear & Software

LALAL.AI Voice Cloner: Create Your Own Singing Voice Responsibly

LALAL.AI Voice Cloner: Create Your Own Singing Voice ResponsiblyGear & Software

Steinberg UR-C: Streaming Setup with dspMixFx UR-C V3

Steinberg UR-C: Streaming Setup with dspMixFx UR-C V3Gear & Software

Pondashi: A Soundboard App for Live Shows, Streams, and Events

Pondashi: A Soundboard App for Live Shows, Streams, and EventsGear & Software

Waves Curves AQ Review: An AI-Powered Equalizer for Modern Music Production

Waves Curves AQ Review: An AI-Powered Equalizer for Modern Music ProductionGear & Software

Scaler 3: Key New Features for Creating Chord Progressions

Scaler 3: Key New Features for Creating Chord ProgressionsGear & Software

SHURE MV7i: A Dynamic Microphone with a Built-In Audio Interface

SHURE MV7i: A Dynamic Microphone with a Built-In Audio InterfaceGear & Software

2025 DAW Rankings: How 3,222 Music Producers Make MusicGear & Software

SONY C-80 Review: A Versatile Condenser Microphone for Home Studios

SONY C-80 Review: A Versatile Condenser Microphone for Home StudiosGear & Software

FabFilter Pro-Q 4: Key New Features Explained

FabFilter Pro-Q 4: Key New Features ExplainedGear & Software

CleanMyMac for Music Production: Mac Maintenance and Performance Tips

CleanMyMac for Music Production: Mac Maintenance and Performance TipsGear & Software

iZotope Neutron 5: Use the Phase Module to Fix Low-End Loss

iZotope Neutron 5: Use the Phase Module to Fix Low-End LossGear & Software

Waves Curves Equator: An Easy-to-Use EQ for Taming Harsh Resonances

Waves Curves Equator: An Easy-to-Use EQ for Taming Harsh ResonancesGear & Software

Sony MDR-MV1 Professional Monitor Headphones: First Impressions and Hands-On Review

Sony MDR-MV1 Professional Monitor Headphones: First Impressions and Hands-On ReviewGear & Software

KICK 3: A Next-Generation Kick Synthesizer Plugin for Music Production

KICK 3: A Next-Generation Kick Synthesizer Plugin for Music ProductionGear & Software

Kick Ninja: Design Your Ideal Kick with AI-Assisted Synthesis

Kick Ninja: Design Your Ideal Kick with AI-Assisted SynthesisGear & Software

Shure SM4 Review: A New Go-To Condenser Microphone for Home Recording

Shure SM4 Review: A New Go-To Condenser Microphone for Home RecordingGear & Software

Moving from Finale: Dorico, MuseScore, Sibelius, and Score Transfer Explained

Moving from Finale: Dorico, MuseScore, Sibelius, and Score Transfer ExplainedGear & Software

Munute Mastering: Comparing the Updated AI Engine and Human-Assisted Service

Munute Mastering: Comparing the Updated AI Engine and Human-Assisted ServiceGear & Software

UNIT-4 Wireless+ Review: Portable Wireless Speakers for Music Production

UNIT-4 Wireless+ Review: Portable Wireless Speakers for Music ProductionGear & Software

KORG Keystage Review: Polyphonic Aftertouch, DAW Control and MIDI 2.0

KORG Keystage Review: Polyphonic Aftertouch, DAW Control and MIDI 2.0Gear & Software

2024 DAW Survey: Rankings and Preferences of 3,867 Music Makers

2024 DAW Survey: Rankings and Preferences of 3,867 Music MakersGear & Software

Pilot Plug-ins: AI-Assisted Ideas for Practical Musical Phrases

Pilot Plug-ins: AI-Assisted Ideas for Practical Musical PhrasesMusic Production Tools

Five Free Instrument Plug-ins — Sleepfreaks Picks Vol. 1

Five Free Instrument Plug-ins — Sleepfreaks Picks Vol. 1Music Production Tools

GOYO Voice Separator Beta: AI Voice and Noise Separation (2023 Review)

GOYO Voice Separator Beta: AI Voice and Noise Separation (2023 Review)Music Production Tools

Ultimate Vocal Remover: Free AI Vocal Separation Tested

Ultimate Vocal Remover: Free AI Vocal Separation TestedGear & Software

Belkin CONNECT Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock: A More Comfortable Laptop Studio

Belkin CONNECT Pro Thunderbolt 4 Dock: A More Comfortable Laptop StudioGear & Software

SSL BiG SiX Review: Upgrading Your DAW Recording and Mixing Sound

SSL BiG SiX Review: Upgrading Your DAW Recording and Mixing SoundGear & Software

InstaChord Review: Play, Learn, and Record Chords Without Instrumental Experience

InstaChord Review: Play, Learn, and Record Chords Without Instrumental ExperienceGear & Software

Top 5 String-Library Brands: 3,067 Producers’ Survey and 2022 Comparison

Top 5 String-Library Brands: 3,067 Producers’ Survey and 2022 ComparisonGear & Software

TuneCore Japan: How to Register and Distribute Music (2022 Guide)

TuneCore Japan: How to Register and Distribute Music (2022 Guide)Gear & Software

Top 10 Software Synthesizers: 4,008 Producers’ Survey (2022)

Top 10 Software Synthesizers: 4,008 Producers’ Survey (2022)Gear & Software

Joué Play Tutorial: An Expressive MPE MIDI Controller

Joué Play Tutorial: An Expressive MPE MIDI ControllerGear & Software

iZotope RX 9 New Features Tested: How Much Has It Improved?

iZotope RX 9 New Features Tested: How Much Has It Improved?Gear & Software

UJAM IRON2 Overview and Tutorial: Easy, High-Quality Guitar Parts

UJAM IRON2 Overview and Tutorial: Easy, High-Quality Guitar PartsGear & Software

Neumann KH Series Studio Monitors: Comparing Their Sound

Neumann KH Series Studio Monitors: Comparing Their SoundGear & Software

Top 5 Guitar Instruments of 2021: Survey of 2,469 Users

Top 5 Guitar Instruments of 2021: Survey of 2,469 UsersGear & Software

Elgato Stream Deck for Music Production: Setup and Workflow Guide

Elgato Stream Deck for Music Production: Setup and Workflow GuideGear & Software

Top 5 Bass Guitar VST Instruments of 2021: 3,113 Producers Voted

Top 5 Bass Guitar VST Instruments of 2021: 3,113 Producers VotedGear & Software

Top 5 Drum Instruments in 2021: A Survey of 4,536 Users

Top 5 Drum Instruments in 2021: A Survey of 4,536 UsersGear & Software

Satellite Plugins 2.0: Free Music Collaboration Across Different DAWs

Satellite Plugins 2.0: Free Music Collaboration Across Different DAWsGear & Software

2021 Top 10 DAWs: A Survey of 7,526 Music Production Users

2021 Top 10 DAWs: A Survey of 7,526 Music Production UsersGear & Software

SanDisk Portable SSDs for Music Production: Speed and Durability Tested (2021)

SanDisk Portable SSDs for Music Production: Speed and Durability Tested (2021)Gear & Software

Orb Producer Suite 2.0: New Features and How to Use Them

Orb Producer Suite 2.0: New Features and How to Use ThemGear & Software

Jammy MIDI Guitar Review: Setup and Using It in Your DAW

Jammy MIDI Guitar Review: Setup and Using It in Your DAWGear & Software

Most Popular Microphones for Music Production: 2020 Survey of 3,272 Music Makers

Most Popular Microphones for Music Production: 2020 Survey of 3,272 Music MakersGear & Software

iZotope RX 8: New Audio Repair Features Explained

iZotope RX 8: New Audio Repair Features ExplainedGear & Software

2020 Headphone Survey: Top 5 Models Used by 3,272 Music Makers

2020 Headphone Survey: Top 5 Models Used by 3,272 Music MakersGear & Software

Top 5 MIDI Keyboards: A Survey of 3,272 Music Makers (2020)

Top 5 MIDI Keyboards: A Survey of 3,272 Music Makers (2020)Gear & Software

Top 5 Audio Interfaces: A Survey of 3,272 Music Makers (2020)

Top 5 Audio Interfaces: A Survey of 3,272 Music Makers (2020)Gear & Software

Plugin Boutique Scaler 2: New Features for Chord Progressions

Plugin Boutique Scaler 2: New Features for Chord ProgressionsGear & Software

Using a VU Meter for Mixing: HAYAKUMO FORENO

Using a VU Meter for Mixing: HAYAKUMO FORENOGear & Software

Comparing the Sound of Major DAWs: 2020 Edition

Comparing the Sound of Major DAWs: 2020 EditionGear & Software

How to Use Orb Producer Suite: AI-Assisted Phrase Generation

How to Use Orb Producer Suite: AI-Assisted Phrase GenerationGear & Software

iZotope RX 7 Tutorial, Part 3: Removing Noise, Reverb and Clipping

iZotope RX 7 Tutorial, Part 3: Removing Noise, Reverb and ClippingGear & Software

The Complete Guide to Freeing Up Drive Space for Music Production

The Complete Guide to Freeing Up Drive Space for Music ProductionGear & Software

Choosing External Storage for Music Production: A 2020 Guide

Choosing External Storage for Music Production: A 2020 GuideGear & Software

iZotope RX 7 Tutorial, Part 2: Treating Breaths and Other Noise

iZotope RX 7 Tutorial, Part 2: Treating Breaths and Other NoiseGear & Software

iZotope RX 7 Tutorial, Part 1: An Overview of Audio Repair

iZotope RX 7 Tutorial, Part 1: An Overview of Audio RepairGear & Software

Plugin Boutique Scaler Tutorial, Part 2: Practical Chord Progression Techniques

Plugin Boutique Scaler Tutorial, Part 2: Practical Chord Progression TechniquesGear & Software

iCON Platform Nano: Setup and Operation for Hands-On DAW Control

iCON Platform Nano: Setup and Operation for Hands-On DAW ControlGear & Software

Mac Pro 2019: Testing the 28-Core Model for Music Production

Mac Pro 2019: Testing the 28-Core Model for Music ProductionGear & Software

2020 DAW Popularity Survey: Nexus 3 Giveaway (Closed)

2020 DAW Popularity Survey: Nexus 3 Giveaway (Closed)Gear & Software

Orb Composer 1.5: New Features in AI-Assisted Composition

Orb Composer 1.5: New Features in AI-Assisted CompositionGear & Software

Steinberg UR-C Audio Interfaces: Launch Interview and Features

Steinberg UR-C Audio Interfaces: Launch Interview and FeaturesGear & Software

2019 DAW Rankings: A Survey of 4,226 Music Producers

2019 DAW Rankings: A Survey of 4,226 Music ProducersGear & Software

How to Use Captain Plugins: Chords, Bass Lines, and Melodies

How to Use Captain Plugins: Chords, Bass Lines, and MelodiesGear & Software

ORB COMPOSER Tutorial: Overview and Setup for AI-Assisted Composition

ORB COMPOSER Tutorial: Overview and Setup for AI-Assisted CompositionGear & Software

How to Use Plugin Boutique Scaler for Chord Progressions

How to Use Plugin Boutique Scaler for Chord ProgressionsGear & Software

FreeFileSync Tutorial: A Convenient Way to Back Up Files

FreeFileSync Tutorial: A Convenient Way to Back Up FilesGear & Software

MUTANT Tutorial: Organize Audio Samples Efficiently

MUTANT Tutorial: Organize Audio Samples EfficientlyGear & Software

Route and Stream Mac Audio with Soundflower and LadioCast

Route and Stream Mac Audio with Soundflower and LadioCastGear & Software

NETDUETTO 2: Collaborating on DAW Audio Online

NETDUETTO 2: Collaborating on DAW Audio OnlineGear & Software

Gakki.me: Chords for 24,000 Songs

Gakki.me: Chords for 24,000 SongsGear & Software

Native Instruments REPLIKA Delay: 2014 Free Giveaway and Tutorial

Native Instruments REPLIKA Delay: 2014 Free Giveaway and TutorialGear & Software

Native Instruments SUPERCHARGER: 2013 Giveaway and Compressor Guide

Native Instruments SUPERCHARGER: 2013 Giveaway and Compressor GuideGear & Software

Cubase 7.5 Grace Period Update and Installation: A Historical Guide

Cubase 7.5 Grace Period Update and Installation: A Historical GuideGear & Software

Waves Element: An Introduction to the Synthesizer

Waves Element: An Introduction to the SynthesizerGear & Software · Software Synthesizer Tutorials

Running Windows on a Mac with Parallels

Running Windows on a Mac with ParallelsGear & Software