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Nail the final mix with this collaborative music production software

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Take the pain out of collaborating on mixes.
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Collaboration is at the heart of music production, but without proper music production software like Opusonix, the process of trading files and gathering feedback can quickly turn into a tangle of emails, shared drives and endless revisions.

For musicians, producers and engineers who want a cleaner, more professional way to keep projects moving, Opusonix offers a streamlined alternative. It keeps every part of a recording session in one organized space, allowing efficient collaboration so everyone can work seamlessly toward a fantastic final mix.

And right now, you can snag a lifetime subscription to Opusonix’s pro tier for just $49.99 (regularly $259.64).

Apple Music marks 10 years with new bleeding-edge music studio

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Apple dedicates its new studio space in Los Angeles to artist-driven content, innovation in audio and deeper fan connection.
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Apple Music celebrates its 10th anniversary by opening an ambitious new creative music facility in Los Angeles, in addition to offering special programming on Apple Music Radio, the iPhone giant said Monday. The new studio signals the streaming service’s commitment to supporting artists and expanding beyond traditional music streaming.

“Apple Music Radio has always been a home for storytelling and artistry, serving as a space for bold conversations and surprising moments,” said Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s co-head. “With this new studio, we are furthering our commitment to creating a space for artists to create, connect and share their vision.”

Logic Pro’s big beat-making upgrades: Enhanced Stem Splitter, new Flashback Capture

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New beat-making and production updates enhance Apple's Logic Pro software.
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Powerful new Logic Pro updates for Mac and iPad will transform how musicians create beats and produce electronic music, Apple said Wednesday. The updates bring enhanced audio processing capabilities, innovative recording recovery features and fresh sound libraries.

Loud and proud in the update mix are the improved AI-driven Stem Splitter, which can make multiple audio tracks from one recording, and the new Flashback Capture, for those times you make great sounds but forget to hit “record.”

Break into music and video production with these creative courses

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Get the 2024 Music and Video Creation Bundle for $39.99.
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Want to learn to make music or shoot videos? The 2024 Music and Video Creation Bundle will help you achieve your goals. This content creator training bundle comes packed with 28.5 hours of instruction for beginners or intermediate creators who want to refine their skills. And it’s on sale now for just $39.99 (regularly $179.94).

KRK Rokit 5 speakers excel in music production [Setups]

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KRK Rokit 5 speakers setup
The developer loves his KRK Rokit 5 speakers when he works on music production. And that's a Madara Funko Pop figure standing guard, by the way.
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KRK Rokit 5 speakers are the crown jewel among the audio gear in today’s M1 Max MacBook Pro setup. The rig belongs to an iOS and macOS developer who only counts music production as a hobby. But we’ll take his vote of confidence in a fine audio product.

We’ve seen the Rokit 5 boxes in setups a few times, not often, but we have no doubt they sound great and look good doing it.

Logic Pro gains powerful music tools for Mac and iPad

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Apple enhanced the musical user experience in Logic Pro for Mac and iPad.
Apple enhanced the musical user experience in Logic Pro for Mac and iPad.
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Apple said Monday it updated its Logic Pro music software to help spark users’ creativity and let them produce pro-level tracks.

New features for Mac include Mastering Assistant, 32-bit recording, Sample Alchemy and Beat Breaker. And Quick Sampler Recorder adds to the slate of iPad features.

Unleash your inner DJ: Learn electronic music production with lifetime access to Noiselab

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Save $300 on lifetime access to an online music production education.
Learn everything you need to know about Ableton Live, the hottest music production software around.
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If you have aspirations for a professional career in music production, you can’t afford to delay chasing that dream, as the industry will only grow more competitive. Thanks to a limited-time offer, you can gain an unlimited online education on electronic music production for less than the price of a single standard textbook.

A lifetime subscription to the Noiselab Music Production Hub will teach you everything you need to know about one of the hottest music software packages around: Ableton Live. This educational bundle is currently available at best-on-the-web pricing of only $59.99 (regularly $360) with no coupon required. That’s more than 80% savings on a service that’s backed by experts and offers instant access to hundreds of music production lessons.

Apple unveils Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad

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Final Cut Pro, left, and Logic Pro are finally coming to iPads.
Final Cut Pro, left, and Logic Pro are finally coming to iPads.
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Ever wished your iPad could serve as a mobile AV studio like your MacBook can? The tablet’s time for pro-level audio and video production has come. Apple said Tuesday Logic Pro for audio and Final Cut Pro for video now work on iPad.

And you’ll be able to download them as subscriptions from the App Store starting May 23.

Remove vocals from songs and more with this AI music-production tool

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Take out vocals and more with this AI music production tool.
Dissect songs your way with this music producer's dream tool.
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Some might argue that music producers work a lot harder than the stars who perform the hits they help make. And while there’s a lot of art to what producers do, they can’t do it without the right gear. Luckily for home DJs and performers alike, EasySplitter is poised to break down that particular barrier for professional music production.

This AI-powered tool can remove vocals from recorded tracks in an instant, so you can use the background music for whatever you like. And right now, you can get a lifetime EasySplitter subscription for less than $30.

Free new GarageBand sessions teach you to remix tunes by Katy Perry and Seventeen

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Using GarageBand on iPhone and iPad, aspiring musicians can learn how to remix hit songs from Katy Perry and K-pop supergroup Seventeen.
Using GarageBand on iPhone and iPad, you can learn how to remix hit songs from Katy Perry and K-pop supergroup Seventeen.
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Apple released two new GarageBand in-app Remix Sessions Wednesday for iOS and iPadOS featuring Katy Perry and K-pop phenom Seventeen.

So now’s your chance to learn how to remix hit songs by superstars on your iPhone or iPad (and you don’t need to be any sort of music pro to do it).

M1 Max MacBook Pro ‘an absolute beast’ for music production [Setups]

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The audio engineer who uses this setup calls their 16-inch M1 Max MacBook
The audio engineer who uses this setup calls their 16-inch M1 Max MacBook "an absolute beast" on the music production front.
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Here at Cult of Mac Setups Central, we’ve looked fairly closely at quite a few audio-centric workstations used by the likes of sound designers, video mavens and plain ol’ music fans. Today’s featured setup, with a souped-up 16-inch M1 Max MacBook at its core, belongs to an out-and-out audio engineer from Canada named James.

Learn how to produce polished audio on Logic Pro X

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Master the many features of the leading digital audio workstation with 45 hours of lessons.
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One of the greatest things about computers is how easy it is to create music. Even more so if you use a Mac, because of Logic Pro X, Apple’s industry–leading Digital Audio Workstation. With this massive collection of lessons, you can learn to use it like a pro.

Dive into a DJ bootcamp featuring Ableton and Logic Pro [Deals]

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The 2020 Music Production with Ableton Live 10 & Logic Pro X Bundle
Get 56 hours of training in songwriting, recording, production and distribution using the industry-leading music software.
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Being stuck at home with your computer doesn’t have to mean you’re not active. If you’ve got a copy of Ableton Live or Logic Pro, your laptop can be your platform for DJing, songwriting and producing music. With this massive bundle of lessons, you’ll get the skills to do all of the above.

Learn the ins and outs of Logic Pro X with this complete bundle [Deals]

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Learn the basics and the details of recording and mixing audio with Logic Pro X.
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When it comes to music production, Logic Pro X is the industry standard. So if making music or working with sounds is something you want to do, you’ll want to get fluent with Apple’s incredibly powerful platform. With this massive lesson bundle, you can do just that.

Apple massively upgrades Logic Pro X for Mac Pro

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Logic Pro X on 2019 Mac Pro
Only the upcoming Mac Pro can handle everything the new Logic Pro X version has to offer.
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The latest update to Apple’s software for music pros has a specific target machine: the 2019 Mac Pro. Running on Apple’s recently-announced desktop, Logic Pro X 10.4.5 can handle more processing threads and plug-ins than ever before.

Get educated in Logic Pro X for under $30 [Deals]

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This bundle of seven courses covers the many ways of mastering Logic Pro X.
This bundle of seven courses covers the many ways of mastering Logic Pro X.
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If you make music or work with digital audio, you’re probably going to need to work with Logic Pro X. Apple’s flagship digital audio workstation is a deep and powerful platform for professional audio, so there’s a lot to learn.

How iPad is revolutionizing music production

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You know how the iPad is a consumption device, like a kind of digital baby spoon? And that Apple’s tablet computer can’t be used for “real work”? Well, Grammy award-winning music producer Henny Tha Bizness disagrees. He uses the iPad exclusively to make music. He also thinks that in a decade, if you haven’t switched to iPad for music production, you’ll be left behind.

In this great video from YouTube video maestro Jonathan Morrison, Henny talks about how he uses the new 2018 iPad Pro to create his music. As a bonus, he asks a producer who hates mixing on a computer to try his iPad, with predictable results.

Score a lifetime of Ableton Live lessons from top music pros [Deals]

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Learn about the endless possibilities of Ableton Live with lessons taught by professional producers and performers.
Learn about the endless possibilities of Ableton Live with lessons taught by professional producers and performers.
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Popular music-production software Ableton Live offers an endless universe of sonic possibilities. However, all those possibilities can prove overwhelming.

If you’re looking to make music with Ableton Live, it helps to have some solid guidance.