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For years, being successful in the music industry required the use of big studios and fancy equipment…

But this is no longer the case!

So many hit records/albums are being created in bedroom studios these days. (Take “All Girls Are The Same” by Juice Wrld for example). That record was produced and recorded in a home studio and it went 2x Platinum!

So what I’m trying to say is, you really only need a laptop and a vision to gain success and momentum in the music scene and we wanted to help you make the most of this.

As you know, through the creation of Project DREAMS we have learned so many new techniques and methods when it comes to creating truly special sounding music and we cover all of that in this book.

And we wanted to reveal a lot of our own essential tips and we even included bonus tips from some well respected producer friends in the industry!

Without further ado, here’s “2020 Producer Gems”. A book written by Drew, Steven, the Cymatics production team, and our special guests!

One of the greatest things a producer can experience is playing tracks out to a huge, lively crowd!

It’s honestly exhilarating to see hundreds of people start dancing to the songs you play.

To get there though, you first have to become an excellent DJ.

That’s why we created the Beginner’s Guide to DJing!

This 33 page guide will walk you through all the fundamentals of DJing, so you can gain a solid foundation in no time!

You’ll learn everything from beat matching basics, to EQ’ing techniques, to how to mix tracks by key, and so much more!

Dive into all of these concepts plus more by downloading this free guide right now!

Mastering is one of the final steps in your production process, but it’s also one of the most important!

It’ll help your track sound amazing on any device, give it a commercial loudness, and improve the overall quality of the song!

But mastering your song properly can be challenging, to say in the least.

That’s why we created an entire Mastering Blueprint to show you how to exactly how to do it, step-by-step.

This blueprint even reveals what to do to fix your track before you even master it. This way, your track will come out beautifully every time.

Download the Mastering Blueprint now to start learning how to improve your tracks!

If you’ve ever wanted to know how the pros achieve such a clean mix, then you’re going to want to get your hands on the Mixing Blueprint.

That’s because this blueprint was written exclusively by professional producers. They break down their entire mixing process step-by-step and in great detail! This way, there’s absolutely no guesswork left for you.

You’ll start off by learning how to get your mix crisp and clean. Then you’ll dive into how to get all the elements of your track to come together harmoniously.

Not to mention, you’ll be learning all of this with the full Mixing Blueprint, 6 video courses, a visual guide to mixing, and a 10 step mixing checklist!

With all of these resources together, there’s no doubt that you’ll be able to achieve a perfect mix every single time.

Download the Mixing Blueprint and start improving your mix today!

One of the most important factors of the mixing process is EQ’ing, especially when there’s vocals involved!

That’s why we decided to take you through all the fundamentals of EQ’ing, step-by-step.

We’ll start off by giving you tips on how to improve your recording session, so you’ll only have great sounds to work with from the beginning.

Then we’ll then show you exactly how to fit your sounds nicely into your mix.

By the end, you’ll know all the basics of EQing and will be able to properly EQ your sounds with boosting, de-essing, and cutting.

Download this free guide now and learn how to instantly improve your EQ today!

It’s no secret that compression is a crucial part to anyone’s production.

In fact, it’s the one technique that can dramatically impact your mixdown and overall production.

The concept of compression, however, can be tricky to grasp – especially if you’re a new producer.

That’s why we created an entire guide to explain exactly what compression is and how to master this crucial element of music production.

We dive deep into this concept, so by the end of it all, you’ll know exactly how a compressor works and why it does what it does.

We’ve also included 3 in-depth videos with this guide, so you can watch a professional apply compression step-by-step and in action.

Download this guide now and get started mastering compression today!

ADAM Audio monitors are found in top recording and post production studios all over the world, and now take their extensive knowledge of studio speaker technology and have created a more affordable entry line of monitors. The F5 is the smallest of the near field monitors in the F-series and has been designed for listening environments with somewhat limited space.

Tweeter

The F models feature a newly designed version of ADAMâ??s highly acclaimed ART tweeter. Slightly smaller than the X-ART tweeter, it is the next step in this continuous evolution in tweeter design.

Midwoofer

As the name suggests, the F5 sports a 5� woofer made from carbon and paper and a 25mm voice coil. Despite the size of both the woofer as well as the cabinet, the F5 is capable of an astounding deep yet tight bass response.

Controls

Several controls to adjust the monitors to the environment are located on the rear panel: two room EQâ??s for both the high (>5kHz) and the low (<300Hz) frequencies as well as a volume knob (-â?? to +6dB).

ADAM Audio monitors are found in top recording and post production studios all over the world, and now take their extensive knowledge of studio speaker technology and have created a more affordable entry line of monitors. The F5 is the smallest of the near field monitors in the F-series and has been designed for listening environments with somewhat limited space.

Tweeter

The F models feature a newly designed version of ADAMâ??s highly acclaimed ART tweeter. Slightly smaller than the X-ART tweeter, it is the next step in this continuous evolution in tweeter design.

Midwoofer

As the name suggests, the F5 sports a 5� woofer made from carbon and paper and a 25mm voice coil. Despite the size of both the woofer as well as the cabinet, the F5 is capable of an astounding deep yet tight bass response.

Controls

Several controls to adjust the monitors to the environment are located on the rear panel: two room EQâ??s for both the high (>5kHz) and the low (<300Hz) frequencies as well as a volume knob (-â?? to +6dB).

Powerful, precise bass for any small to medium sized control room.

The Sub10 Mk2 from ADAM Audio is a powerful subwoofer designed to extend the low-frequency capabilities of any near or midfield studio monitoring. A 200W Ice Power amp drives a large (50mm) voice-coil. This amp stays cool as it uses PWM technology in both the amp and the power supply sections, producing greater than 90% overall efficiency. It can handle its maximum power without danger to the electronics or to the driver. The Sub10 Mk2 powered subwoofer houses an excellent 10" woofer, capable of a frequency response of 25Hz-150Hz.

The ADAM Audio Sub10 Mk2 works with a new down-firing bass reflex tube that, due to its shape and size, avoids unnecessary ventilation noise. For larger rooms or higher levels you can chain as many ADAM subs together as necessary.

The Sub10 Mk2 studio subwoofer has balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) in and output connectors, and numerous controls to adapt to different room acoustics and requirements. The Sub10 MK2 also has a level control from -60dB to +6dB, a phase ±180 degree switch, a variable upper barrier frequency (50-150 Hz), and a switchable 85Hz high-pass filter for the satellite output. In addition, there is a 'signal-on/continuous' switch, which provides the option of automatic power up whenever the subwoofer receives signals/automatic power-
off after 15 minutes of no signal.

The Sub10 Mk2 is an ideal match for ADAM monitors such as the P series or the S1A, S2A, S2.5A, or S3A studio monitors. In any small to medium sized control room, they guarantee powerful yet precise bass response.

Powerful, precise bass for any small to medium sized control room.

The Sub10 Mk2 from ADAM Audio is a powerful subwoofer designed to extend the low-frequency capabilities of any near or midfield studio monitoring. A 200W Ice Power amp drives a large (50mm) voice-coil. This amp stays cool as it uses PWM technology in both the amp and the power supply sections, producing greater than 90% overall efficiency. It can handle its maximum power without danger to the electronics or to the driver. The Sub10 Mk2 powered subwoofer houses an excellent 10" woofer, capable of a frequency response of 25Hz-150Hz.

The ADAM Audio Sub10 Mk2 works with a new down-firing bass reflex tube that, due to its shape and size, avoids unnecessary ventilation noise. For larger rooms or higher levels you can chain as many ADAM subs together as necessary.

The Sub10 Mk2 studio subwoofer has balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) in and output connectors, and numerous controls to adapt to different room acoustics and requirements. The Sub10 MK2 also has a level control from -60dB to +6dB, a phase ±180 degree switch, a variable upper barrier frequency (50-150 Hz), and a switchable 85Hz high-pass filter for the satellite output. In addition, there is a 'signal-on/continuous' switch, which provides the option of automatic power up whenever the subwoofer receives signals/automatic power-
off after 15 minutes of no signal.

The Sub10 Mk2 is an ideal match for ADAM monitors such as the P series or the S1A, S2A, S2.5A, or S3A studio monitors. In any small to medium sized control room, they guarantee powerful yet precise bass response.

In some set-ups it can be advisable to use a horizontally designed speaker rather than a vertical one. Until now, such monitors were only available within the SX top line.

The A77X, due to its outstanding features, might become a true game changer: Equipped with the same advanced technologies as the A7X, it therefore is very similar to the two-way speaker. The A77X, however, distinguishes itself by much higher, compression-free maximum sound pressure levels and dynamics. Due to its power and radiation characteristics, it also is perfectly suited for both near- and midfield monitoring.

Driver technology

Like all models of the AX series, the A77X features the ADAM proprietary X-ART tweeter. The ‘X’ stands for ‘eXtended frequency response’ and thus for one of the features of the Accelerating Ribbon Technology that has been drastically improved: the frequency response. It now extends all the way up to 50kHz. In addition, the X-ART tweeter has higher efficiency and higher maximum sound pressure levels.

The two 7” woofers are identical with that of the A7X. With their large voice coils (1.5”) and powerful amplifiers, they are capable of both very high maximum sound pressure levels as well as very deep registers. The woofers do not cover the same frequency bands: while both of them are responsible for the (sub-) bass frequencies up to about 400Hz, only one of them reproduces the midrange. This prevents interferences between the two drivers.

Amplifiers / controls

Each driver has its own dedicated amplifier. A 50W A/B amp is responsible for the X-ART tweeter, while the bass-/midwoofers are driven by a 100W PWM amp each. The front panel includes a power switch and a control for the volume that retains the volume setting independently from the on/off switch.

The rear panel features several additional controls: a gain for the high frequencies (± 4dB) and two shelf filters for high and low frequencies.

To ensure greater compatibility, there are both XLR (balanced) and RCA (unbalanced) connectors.

In some set-ups it can be advisable to use a horizontally designed speaker rather than a vertical one. Until now, such monitors were only available within the SX top line.

The A77X, due to its outstanding features, might become a true game changer: Equipped with the same advanced technologies as the A7X, it therefore is very similar to the two-way speaker. The A77X, however, distinguishes itself by much higher, compression-free maximum sound pressure levels and dynamics. Due to its power and radiation characteristics, it also is perfectly suited for both near- and midfield monitoring.

Driver technology

Like all models of the AX series, the A77X features the ADAM proprietary X-ART tweeter. The ‘X’ stands for ‘eXtended frequency response’ and thus for one of the features of the Accelerating Ribbon Technology that has been drastically improved: the frequency response. It now extends all the way up to 50kHz. In addition, the X-ART tweeter has higher efficiency and higher maximum sound pressure levels.

The two 7” woofers are identical with that of the A7X. With their large voice coils (1.5”) and powerful amplifiers, they are capable of both very high maximum sound pressure levels as well as very deep registers. The woofers do not cover the same frequency bands: while both of them are responsible for the (sub-) bass frequencies up to about 400Hz, only one of them reproduces the midrange. This prevents interferences between the two drivers.

Amplifiers / controls

Each driver has its own dedicated amplifier. A 50W A/B amp is responsible for the X-ART tweeter, while the bass-/midwoofers are driven by a 100W PWM amp each. The front panel includes a power switch and a control for the volume that retains the volume setting independently from the on/off switch.

The rear panel features several additional controls: a gain for the high frequencies (± 4dB) and two shelf filters for high and low frequencies.

To ensure greater compatibility, there are both XLR (balanced) and RCA (unbalanced) connectors.

The all-new master designed Fender Lexus LC Stratocaster guitar is the newest custom-built piece designed by Fender Custom Shop Principal Master Builder Ron Thorn. The guitar features an omnidirectional Structural Blue finish — a spectral range that produces a light-metallic to deep midnight-blue color inspired by the Morpho butterfly, whose uncommonly large iridescent-blue wings create the illusion that the beautiful insect disappears and reappears in mid-flight. Until now, the only other use of Structural Blue has been on the Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series coupe and convertible. The fasteners on the guitar’s pickguard are black-button machine head screws that create a clean automotive appearance, and the latest version of Fender’s Noiseless pickups are used here by the Custom Shop for the first time.

The fingerboard is a polished deep blue made from Richlite, a material new to the Fender Custom Shop and selected exclusively for this build given its similarity to components in Lexus vehicles. To match the Lexus sound system configuration, Thorn included custom machined-brushed aluminum knobs to match the auto’s Mark Levinson knobs while reducing the typical number of Stratocaster control knobs from three to two — Master Volume and Master Tone.

The BIGSBY Pedal is a revolutionary polyphonic pitch shifter that specializes in reproducing the string bending and vibrato effects produced by the BIGSBY Tremolo arm and other traditional tremolo systems.

The idea to create a BIGSBY-style pitch shifting pedal was born out of a long-standing admiration for the Bigsby system’s unique feel, sound and design. In 2019 we approached Fender Specialty Brands and BIGSBY with this idea and were able to secure a partnership deal for the development of the BIGSBY Pedal. Now, after a two year-long design and development period we are proud to announce the final product, which in our personal opinion is one of the most capable and inspiring pitch-shifting tools currently on the market.

The BIGSBY Pedal’s central design element is a sturdy spring-loaded foot controller that allows for immediate and nuanced pitch-bends in both directions. We have designed a full set of custom-molded metal parts, and have paid extra care and attention to every element of the foot-controller’s mechanical design, in order to preserve the Feel and Responsivity of the original BIGSBY System. The BIGSBY Pedal also boasts a proprietary pitch-shifting algorithm, fueled by an extremely powerful state-of-the-art DSP chip. The algorithm was primarily designed to produce great-sounding pitch bends in the lower interval range – in most cases indistinguishable from the original BIGSBY System.

However, the BIGSBY Pedal’s algorithm also excels with larger intervals, suh as Whammy-style octave squeals and dirty divebombs. The pedal’s range can be adjusted from a quarter-tone up to a full octave and you can set up different intervals for both downward and upward bends. The Pedal’s pitch-shift direction can also be quickly inverted with a dedicated INVERT switch on the pedal’s back panel.

One BIGSBY for all instruments:

The BIGSBY Pedal lets you incorporate the signature Surfy chord bends and smooth vibrato effects into any rig, regardless of what type of guitar (or other instrument) you use, without having to face any tuning or hardware-related issues. At the same time, there is nothing stopping you if you want to use the BIGSBY Pedal together with a guitar that’s already equipped with a traditional tremolo system.

New levels of expressivity:

The beauty of the BIGSBY Pedal’s Unique foot controller design is that it lets you perform a variety of nuanced pitch bends and accents without taking your picking hand off the strings. The pedal does not require a dedicated on/off switch – simply apply pressure at any point during your performance for a subtle (or not so subtle) momentary pitch-bend. This makes the BIGSBY Pedal an extremely powerful tool in the hands of any performance-oriented player, looking for ways to animate their solos or incorporate slide and lap-steel licks into their playing.

More than a BIGSBY:

The BIGSBY Pedal was primarily designed to produce great-sounding pitch bends in the lower interval range – in most cases indistinguishable from the Original BIGSBY System. However, there are many ways of taking the BIGSBY Pedal into totally wild and experimental territory – for example by increasing the pitch-bend range up to an octave and stomping on the foot-controller mid-solo. By maxing out the RATE and DETUNE parameters you can set up super fast and wild oscillations and create total chaos! The DRY MIX knob lets you use the BIGSBY Pedal as a harmonizer effect, and you can also create a variety of momentary chorus effects by putting the pedal in Auto mode (via RATE knob).

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

EXP OUT jack allows you to use the spring-loaded foot controller to modulate any expression parameters of other pedals – with fully adjustable depth controls and completely independent from the pitch shifting algorithm.

FSW IN jack is compatible with any standard guitar on/off footswitch and allows you to toggle between two sets of settings (favorite mode / alt mode), thus making it easier to switch between settings on stage, as well as allowing you to save a particularly sweet sound.

MIDI IN (3.5mm jack) that allows you to control all aspects of the pitch-shift algorithm via CC messages, including putting the pedal into Latching mode, creating and saving presets and syncing the RATE Parameter to a specific tempo (with various subdivisions).