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Bill Gonzaler

Contributing Writer

About Bill Gonzaler

Bill has 14 years or so of experience as a professional musician playing a few stringed instruments. He has since branched into music production and composition for the last 6 years to play not only a few, but all the instruments. When he's not musicking or writing, you'll find Bill farming. 

 

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A Complete Beginner's Guide to Producing Music

Are you interested in producing music? While the learning curve is steep, this beginner's guide will help you ease into it.

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How to Create an Instrumental Track in Logic Pro in Under 30 Minutes

Music aficionado or not, you can create a good-quality track in Logic Pro. And these tips can get you there in under 30 minutes.

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How to Create a Vocal Chorus Effect in Your DAW

Breathe life into your vocal melodies with a chorus effect. You can use plugins or create your own, and then refine the sound with further effects.

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The 6 Best AI Tools to Help Mix and Master Your Music

By embracing AI music tools as assistants and not rivals, you can trim the learning curve and production time, and ultimately elevate your music.

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How to Claim Your Artist Page on Apple Music

Claim your artist page on Apple Music to uncover valuable insights about your audience and to personalize your profile. Here's how to do it.

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What Is MIDI and What Are MIDI Files?

MIDI is near-indispensable in the world of music production, yet it doesn't transmit any audio. So how exactly do MIDI files work?

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An Overview of Valhalla's Supermassive Reverb Plugin

Valhalla Supermassive is a must-have reverb plugin. It's free, user-friendly, and packs a punch. Let's help you get started with this overview.

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How to Create Vocal Chops in Your DAW

Vocal chops let you turn your vocal parts into creative elements that add interest to a track. Let's show you how easy it is to create them.

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How to Use the Ultrabeat Drum Machine Synth in Logic Pro

Master Logic Pro's Ultrabeat Drum Machine synth to create a truly unique drum kit for your audio projects. We'll show you how to get started.

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How to Use Drum Machine Designer in Logic Pro

Build your own drum kit with care for every detail using Logic Pro's Drum Machine Designer. Here's how to get started.

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How to Use the Sampler and Quick Sampler in Logic Pro

Tailor-make your own sounds and instruments using Sampler and Quick Sampler in Logic Pro. Here's how to get started.

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The 7 Best VST Distortion Plugins for Your Audio

When skillfully harnessed, these distortion plugins can infuse your audio with character and depth.

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How to Get Started With Logic Pro: A Beginner's Guide

Immersing yourself in Logic Pro can be daunting at first, but this guide will make the learning curve more manageable.

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How to Create Unique Sounds With the Sculpture Synth in Logic Pro

Craft a one-of-a-kind sound with Logic Pro's Sculpture synth. Let's walk you through all the knobs and buttons.

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How to Use the Retro Synth in Logic Pro

Logic Pro's Retro Synth can seem complex. Let's break down its synthesizer engines and parameters so you can produce a dynamic sound in no time.

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How to Use Native Instruments' Massive Plugin

Native Instruments' Massive plugin lives up to its name; it is truly massive! Let's help you navigate all the controls for an unmatched synth sound.

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How to Merge Multiple Takes in Logic Pro

Utilize Take Folders to streamline the process of working with multiple recordings in Logic Pro.

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How to EQ Synths in Your Audio Projects

Include these EQ practices in your workflow to refine your synths to perfection.

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How to Use the ES2 Synth in Logic Pro

Take your sound to the next level by mastering the ES2 synth in Logic Pro.

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The 7 Best Orchestral Sample Libraries

Enrich your audio projects with enchanting orchestral instrument sounds. Here, we reveal the best free and paid orchestral sample libraries.

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