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Music Production

Understanding Rhythm: A Comprehensive Guide to its Fundamental Elements

Creating music involves a crucial understanding of rhythm. Although we frequently use this term, its exact definition and various subtopics can be murky. So, whether you're an aspiring musician or a seasoned pro, it's essential to delve into the question: What is rhythm?

Guides

Understanding White noise, Pink noise and Brown noise

White noise, pink noise, brown noise – chances are you've come across these terms before. Whether you're familiar with them from sound design or simply as a background noise for sleep, understanding the differences between each color is important. Read more.

Guides

How to Enhance Piano Samples: Techniques for Achieving Realistic Sound Production

Being able to capture the true essence of a piano while recording is a valuable skill for any recording engineer. It involves understanding stereo instrument micing, phase relationships, and the complex nature of an instrument that spans the audible frequency range. Learn more on the Aux blog.

Aux

Aux for Windows - Changelog 13 October 2023

Today is a big day for Aux! We're launching the Windows version of the Aux Hub app after several months of Beta testing.

Five Techniques to Add Depth and Texture to Your Productions

Are you struggling with your track feeling static or lacking depth? Rest assured, this is a common issue faced by many music producers. In this blog post, we will explore three techniques to address this problem by incorporating soundscapes and textures. So, what exactly are soundscapes? For the purpose of

Vocal Chain

Four Tips to Build Confidence as a Vocalist

Stepping into the vocal booth for the first time as a young vocalist is scary. We give tips on how to handle the stress.

Aux Announced as Music Techtonics Finalist

Music Tectonics has named the five music tech startup finalists in its 2023 Swimming With Narwhals Pitch Competition. All five finalists will pitch live during the October 24 -26 Music Tectonics conference before attendees and a panel of three judges from the world of startup funding: Juliette Rolnick of Bertelsmann

Synth

Exploring Granular Synthesis for Transformative Music Production

Granular synthesis, a technique that adjusts and reorders small segments of a longer sound, opens up a new world of creative possibilities. In this blog post, we will explore what granular synthesis is, how to use it.

Guides

Harmony in Music: A Comprehensive Guide to Chords, Triads, and Chord Progressions

Harmony is a fundamental aspect of music, helping us identify pleasing combinations of notes and enhancing the storytelling in our compositions. Let's delve into the various elements that constitute harmony to improve your music.

Music Production

Unveiling the Magic of Spatial Audio: From Mono to Ambisonics

Ever wondered how some tracks sound "wide" or how explosions in movies seem to surround you? Find out in this weeks post.

Guides

Unearthing the Depths of Immersive Sound: A Journey into Binaural Audio Techniques

Recreating the encompassing experience of real-life sound is at the heart of binaural audio technology. In this post, we will delve into what binaural audio is, how it operates, and the reasons why you should consider exploring it yourself.

Guides

Why Music Theory Matters, Even for Digital Music Producers

When we think of "music theory," we may envision sheet music, textbooks, and symbols like clefs and key signatures. However, in today's digital age, music creators often rely on MIDI sequencing and innovative sample techniques. Is music theory still relevant and necessary?

Mastering

Demystifying Compression in Music Production: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Dynamics

Today we will demystify compression by exploring its definition, parameters, and various applications in music production.

Changelog

External Hard Drive Support - Changelog 12 September 2023

Back again with another fortnightly Aux app update. You can now move your sync folder to an external hard drive!

Singing

Mastering De-essing: Elevate Your Vocal Productions to New Heights

De-essing is a crucial step in vocal production, with de-essers appearing on almost every vocal chain. However, these plugins are often misused and misunderstood. In this article, we will delve into the fundamentals of de-essing and uncover how you can elevate your vocal productions.

Guides

3 Tips To Listen Better to Develop Your Musical Skills

One of the most effective ways to improve your music-making abilities is by learning from the works of others. By dissecting and analyzing your favorite songs, you gain a deeper understanding of the elements that make them great.

Guides

11 Online Tools for Breaking Free from the Algorithmic Bubble and Discovering New Music

If you're a DJ or producer looking to break free from your algorithmic bubble and explore new music, relying solely on streaming platforms' algorithms may not capture your unique taste and curiosity. Read our rundown of how to breakout and discover new sounds today!

Guides

Improving Your Feedback Skills: Constructive Criticism for Musicians

Are you giving crappy feedback? In this weeks post we lay out how to give constructive criticism to musicians you know when their share their music with you.

Deals

The Best Aux Offer Codes and Student Discount Deals

Are you a student or are you looking for the best deals on an Aux subscription? We have two key offers we're launching to all new Aux subscribers from today!

Getting Starting with Aux in 2 Minutes

Want to know how to make your music-making process easier? With Aux, you can keep your projects backed up and work with your producer and guest artists remotely. Watch our two-minute video to find out how this works: Watch now!And if you haven't already, download Aux 2.

Music Production

Exploring the Musical Characteristics of Reggae: Incorporating the Vibes of Jamaica into Your Productions

As a competent producer, it is essential to broaden your knowledge beyond your comfort zone. In this blog post, we will delve into the five fundamental elements that define reggae music and discuss how you can use them in your own productions.

Have You Seen The New Aux Homepage?

We've been working hard to update the core Aux app, if you haven't already seen our recent changelog [https://aux.app/connect/getting-ready-for-windows-changelog-5-july-2023] posts [https://aux.app/connect/get-chatting-changelog-14-august-2023]. We've also been working to update the main aux.app website to show off all

Headphones

Finding the Perfect Pair: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Headphones

In a saturated market of headphones, it can be challenging to determine which pair will best meet your needs. Are you looking for headphones for exercise or travel or music production? Let's explore the essential features that differentiate headphones and assist you in finding the perfect pair.

Get Chatting - Changelog 15 August 2023

Back again with another fortnightly Aux app update! Some exciting new features based on feedback from you from our open roadmap! [https://roadmap.aux.app] > And remember, if you're on a PC and want to try the app before anyone else, join our Windows Alpha list right

Exciting News: Aux Wins Innovate UK Grant for Music Innovation! 🚀

Aux has just been awarded £50,000 in Innovate UK funding, as part of the Creative Catalyst 2023 grant [https://apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/competition/1390/overview/9f7f78bb-7707-4f09-97a6-d740adef1806] , to turbocharge our mission: developing generative AI tools that are going to take music creation to the next level! What's