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Take Three

by Thomas Dulin

A weekly newsletter for music producers and artists who want to make better records, all 3-minute reads. Covering songwriting, audio engineering, recording studios, and more.

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Take Three: Is self-producing a good idea?

Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hey Reader, here's this week's Take Three email. Wanted to mention this at the top: I am hosting a one hour live class next week, March 20, showing folks how to edit drums in Pro Tools. Never done anything like that before, so I'm pricing it low. Come join! I'm covering: editing drums by hand QUICKLY the most important keyboard shortcuts using beat detective like a pro when and how to use elastic...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read

Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hi Reader, here's this week's Take Three email. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS Become a zooming Ninja in Pro Tools via Production Expert My friend Cory Wong has released a free producer pack for Logic via Music Radar. Bonus: his hilarious "keynote" video announcing the pack. I offer professional mix feedback and 1:1 coaching calls for upcoming producers/engineers. TAKE TWO: SENDING TO MIX As a mix engineer, I...

about 2 months ago • 2 min read

Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hey Reader, I hope you've been well. Take Three is back! It's been a few weeks since I've emailed you, but I'm glad to be back. As a reminder, you can opt out of these emails any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of this email. As always, please feel free to reply to this email and let me know what you think! TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS This Youtuber found that when it comes to new...

2 months ago • 3 min read

Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hello Reader, here's this week's Take Three email. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS Apple has announced their M3 chips and their new line of Macbook Pros. (Link from B&H) Gobbler has closed shop suddenly, removing access to their plugin subscription bundles. Originally, Gobbler was a tool that allowed you to backup your DAW sessions to the cloud automatically. RIP. Spotify plans to stop paying royalties on songs...

6 months ago • 3 min read

Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hello Reader! I wasn't able to send last week's email while on tour, but I'm home this week working in the studio and glad to send this one out to you. Here's this week's Take Three email. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS 🔗 Universal Audio has a new LA-2A plugin which is free (for a limited time) on their website, no hardware required. Bandcamp has been sold for the second time in two years, from video game...

7 months ago • 2 min read

Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Happy Wednesday Reader, here's this week's Take Three email. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS Shure has released the "SM7dB" which now includes a built-in preamp. It sells for $499. This EQ plugin emulates the Neumann w495 and it's free right now. LiveNation has partnered with Willie Nelson to give direct cash bonuses to developing artists at their venues this year. They call it the "On The Road Again" program....

7 months ago • 2 min read

Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hey Reader, I hope you're well. I write to you from a rainy cafe in Des Moines, Iowa. I'm currently on tour mixing an amazing live show every night, so I have a bit less time to write than usual. I hope you'll excuse the shorter format the next few weeks. A very large number of you readers are new this week! Thanks so much for reading - I hope this is helpful and enjoyable in some small way. Please...

7 months ago • 2 min read

Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hello Reader, here's this week's Take Three email. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS UA has some new pedals out that look amazing. Don't sleep on using pedals in your DAW either. Sources say Apple may be considering a low-cost "Chromebook" style Macbook to release next year.(Production Expert) I quit using Notes on my phone. I now use Notion to organize everything in my studio and my personal life, and it's...

8 months ago • 2 min read

Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hey Reader, here's this week's Take Three email. TAKE ONE: Quick Links Avid have teased Pro Tools Sketch, a "non-linear, clip-based creation tool." Focusrite have released new "Gen4" versions of their popular Scarlett interface line. I'll be mixing Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors on the road this fall. If you're in one of these cities, come say hello at the show! This month makes 10 years for me with...

8 months ago • 2 min read

Three minute reads for artists and producers who want to make better records By Thomas Dulin Hey Reader, here's this week's Take Three email. TAKE ONE: QUICK LINKS Drew Small (instagram profile) is a phenomenal follow for artists trying to figure out how to do social media authentically and successfully. STL Tones have released "Tracer" which allows you to model your own hardware and plugin chains. I tried it. It works. Book a one-on-one coaching call with me here. It's fun! TAKE TWO: A...

8 months ago • 2 min read
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