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    Speed Up Your Workflow With Good File Naming Practices

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    ​What’s up, everybody? ‘Tool here back with another post. To all my fellow producers, I want to give you an inside look into my file naming system that could help not only you but the artists and engineers you send files to. Stay tuned and gain some knowledge.
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    If You’re Not Already Getting Alternative Mixes, Consider It

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    What’s up, everybody? ‘Tool here back with another post. Today’s post is very important and focused on the recording artists out there.

    Engineers typically render more than just a full version when they finish mixing a record. They also run a number of variations, which are referred to as "alternate mixes." In this article, I'll tell you what they are and why you should be asking for them, too. Well, that is if you aren’t already like the title says.

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    They Lied. Your Rap Career Is Headed Towards Destruction When You’re….

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    What’s up everybody? ‘Tool here back with another post. I’m pretty sure the title might have turned some heads sideways, but hey that’s what I’m here for, to be 100% honest with y’all. I’ve been producing and mixing for a while and have seen a lot. What follows is my take on how a lot of rappers are committing career suicide.
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    4 Things To Help Your Production Workflow

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    What’s up everybody? ‘Tool here back with another post. Today is all about producer hacks, systems to help you guys get the best out of your beats. I’ll show you a few things I do religiously. Feel free to chime in anything not mentioned. It’s always great to hear different strategies.
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    Studio Etiquette 101

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    What’s up everybody? ‘Tool here back with another post mainly for recording artists. A customary code of polite behavior/action better known as etiquette will be the topic. I’ll show you a few things to get the most out of your recording and mix sessions.
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    How To Write Mix Notes That Get Results

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    What’s up everybody? ‘Tool here with another post geared towards recording artists, labels and brands, etc.
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    Most of us know the first mix of a song is rarely the polished, finished version everyone hears once it’s released. It can take on many shapes and sizes before it reaches a listener’s eardrums.