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Production masterclass with Ashley Thorpe
Getting a great bass tone
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to get a great sound for your bass, straight from your audio interface
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Computer Music
September 2022
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The classic analogue recording signal path
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The Pro Producer’s Guide To Analogue
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iPad mini (6th generation,2021) £479
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iPad Air (5th generation, 2022) £569
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iPad (9th generation) £319
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