How to Create the Phone Effect

How to Create the Phone Effect

How to Create a Phone Effect in Any DAW Introduction As a professional mixing and mastering engineer, I’ve used the classic “phone effect” on countless records—whether it’s to add a lo-fi vibe to a vocal, create a transition moment in…

How to Fly a Hook

Introduction A powerful hook can be the difference between a song that lingers in the background and one that captivates listeners from the first note. A hook is the catchy, memorable element of a song that grabs the audience’s attention…

How to find the Auto-Tune Key

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How to Find the Auto‑Tune Key Last updated: January 2026 Auto‑Tune hasn’t gone anywhere. If anything, it’s more common now than it’s ever been. Whether you’re producing pop, hip‑hop, R&B, or modern rock, getting the correct key into Auto‑Tune is…