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Top 5 DAWs for Beginners in 2024
Main Post: Looking for recommendations on the best DAWs for someone just starting out. Budget is around $200.
Top Comment: 1. Ableton Live Lite (comes free with many MIDI controllers) 2. GarageBand (free for Mac users) 3. Reaper (affordable and fully-featured) 4. FL Studio Fruity Edition 5. Studio One Prime (free version)
7 Essential Mixing Tips for Better Sound Quality
Main Post: What are your go-to mixing techniques that instantly improve sound quality?
Top Comment: 1. Start with gain staging 2. Use high-pass filters on non-bass elements 3. Apply parallel compression on drums 4. Create width with stereo imaging 5. Use reference tracks 6. Mix at low volumes 7. Take regular breaks
Budget Studio Monitor Setup Under $500
Main Post: What's the best studio monitor setup for home recording on a budget?
Top Comment: Here's a solid setup: 1. PreSonus Eris E3.5 ($99) 2. Monitor isolation pads ($40) 3. Acoustic treatment basics ($200) 4. Monitor controller ($100) 5. Quality cables ($50)
Top 10 Free VST Plugins of 2024
Main Post: What are the must-have free VST plugins for music production this year?
Top Comment: 1. TDR Nova (EQ) 2. OTT (Multiband compressor) 3. Vital (Synth) 4. Spitfire LABS (Virtual instruments) 5. TAL Reverb 6. TDR Kotelnikov (Compressor) 7. Valhalla Supermassive 8. Analog Obsession plugins 9. Surge XT (Synth) 10. Melda Free Bundle