In The Zone is a blog about music production and the creative mindset. A resource for the modern music producer.

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Rhythmic Homogeneity
Rhythmic Homogeneity
Systematic Sound Design
Systematic Sound Design
The 4 Dimensions Of SoundDesign & Arrangement
The 4 Dimensions Of SoundDesign & Arrangement
Arrangement Overview
Arrangement Overview

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In The Zone is created by music producer Russ Davies.

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Creative Production Bullet Gems
Creative Production Bullet Gems

This article is a grab bag of quick creative tricks to dive into when in need of a fresh spark of inspiration - A collection of neat creative production gems to try out when you need a fresh dose of magic and drive.

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The Creative Mindset
Breaking Your Comfort Zone
Breaking Your Comfort Zone
The Four Fs
The Four Fs
Finding Inspiration In Quiet
Finding Inspiration In Quiet
Knights Of The Round Table
Knights Of The Round Table
The Idea You Least Expect Might Become Your Greatest
The Idea You Least Expect Might Become Your Greatest
Overcoming Seeds Of Doubt
Overcoming Seeds Of Doubt
Venture Into The Unknown
Venture Into The Unknown
The Tides Of Creativity
The Tides Of Creativity
The Myth Of The Idea In Your Head
The Myth Of The Idea In Your Head

THE CREATIVE MINDSET

Production Gems
Creative Production Bullet Gems
Creative Production Bullet Gems
Post-Production Trickery
Post-Production Trickery
Managing Ear Fatigue
Managing Ear Fatigue
Creative Automation
Creative Automation
The Power Of Mono
The Power Of Mono
Mixing In Groups
Mixing In Groups
Parallel Processing
Parallel Processing
Creative Compression
Creative Compression
The Definitive EQ Technique
The Definitive EQ Technique
Juxtaposition & Contrast
Juxtaposition & Contrast
Bin Your Plugins
Bin Your Plugins
Referencing
Referencing
Understanding Aesthetic
Understanding Aesthetic
Mixing Overview
Mixing Overview

PRODUCTION GEMS

ELECTRONIC COMPOSITION

Electronic Composition
Rhythmic Homogeneity
Rhythmic Homogeneity
Systematic Sound Design
Systematic Sound Design
The 4 Dimensions Of SoundDesign & Arrangement
The 4 Dimensions Of SoundDesign & Arrangement
Arrangement Overview
Arrangement Overview
Dancefloor Arrangements
Dancefloor Arrangements
Traditional Pop Arrangement for Instrumental Electronica
Traditional Pop Arrangement for Instrumental Electronica
Composing Your Melody
Composing Your Melody
Composing Your Bassline
Composing Your Bassline
Harmonisation Basics (check through)
Harmonisation Basics (check through)
Creating Your Core Idea.
Creating Your Core Idea.

In The Zone: Creative Music Production is created by music producer Russ Davies.

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