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Sam WillisJan 31, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

How live sound engineer Shan Hira started his career in the industry

Get an inside perspective on how a veteran live sound engineer started their career, and ...
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Sam WillisJan 29, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

What library music used for?

So you've composed, produced and submitted music to a music library, but where could it ...
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Sam WillisJan 26, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

Exploring Sooty's game dev project: Strawberry Nelles Sleepytime Saga!

'Strawberry Nelles: Sleepytime Saga!' is a game art, dev and design project from dBs ...
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Sam WillisJan 25, 2025 12:00:00 PM< 1 min read

When to drive levels on a live mixing desk: Pro tips from Shan Hira

Knowing when and how to use volume is crucial for every live sound engineer. Get some pro ...
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Sam WillisJan 22, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

How to write library music that editors want to use

Composer and producer Paul Whitehead, who specialises in producing music for film, TV and ...
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Sam WillisJan 20, 2025 2:55:13 PM< 1 min read

How to make money as a music producer: Pro tips from DC Breaks & Amoss

Diversifying income and finding new ways to monetise your skills is vital for any music ...
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Sam WillisJan 17, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

The Chemical Brothers' live sound engineer reveals his gear set up

Shan Hira, The Chemical Brothers' live sound engineer, takes us behind the scenes of ...
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Sam WillisJan 15, 2025 8:00:00 PM1 min read

How to get paid as a library musician

Want to make money from your music? Learn how to get paid by working as a library ...
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Sam WillisJan 12, 2025 8:30:00 AM< 1 min read

What is library music and how does it work?

What is library music and how do music libraries work? Find out here with professional ...
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Sam WillisJan 10, 2025 10:24:05 AM< 1 min read

Quick tips for getting started as a live sound engineer

Shan Hira, a pro live sound engineer with decades of experience, offers some quick tips ...
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Sam WillisJan 5, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

How to make Drum and Bass for the deaf community with Elliot Williams

In this Student Story, we learn more about dBs alumni Elliot Williams and how he used his ...
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Sam WillisJan 3, 2025 8:00:00 PM< 1 min read

How to use the Visco resynthesiser: Three advanced techniques

Discover three advanced hacks to help you master Visco, the amazing drum resynthesis ...
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