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SIMLAF Academy.

One real mixing or production problem every Monday, solved step by step, with settings you can try in your next session. Free, and written for people who make music, not for search engines.

Latest lesson · No. 02 · Low end

Mixing the Amapiano log drum

The log drum is a bassline you hit. How to give it the low end, keep it out of the kick's way, and make every note read from club system to phone.

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Next lesson, Monday 2 November 2026: Why latency matters when you record — and how to get to zero

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  1. No. 01 Vocals Taming harsh vocals without losing the airHarshness and sibilance live in different places and need different tools. Where to look, what to reach for, and the order that keeps the top open. 6 min

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