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Top 10 Mixing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Mixing is an art form that requires not only technical skill but also a keen ear and attention to detail. Many producers and engineers fall into common traps...

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Choosing the Best CPU for Music Production

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When upgrading your CPU for music production, whether you're composing orchestral scores, producing electronic music, or working with intricate multi-track projects, selecting the right processor...

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How to Create Epic Risers and Transition Effects for Electronic Music

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Creating epic risers and transition effects is essential for electronic music producers to build tension and anticipation before a drop or shift in their tracks. Here’s how you can do it...

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Automating a Drum Bus in Reaper to Create Dynamic Room Effects

October 6, 2024

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EQ in Practice: How to Use Subtractive EQ to Clean Up Muddy Mixes

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ixing music is an art, and one of the most essential tools for achieving clarity in a mix is the equalizer (EQ). One technique, in particular, known as subtractive EQ, can work wonders for cleaning...

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How to Manage Static Noise in High Frequencies When Compressing Vocals

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One common frustration in vocal production, especially for home studio and bedroom producers, is encountering static noise in the high frequencies after compressing and brightening vocals...

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Sampling Like a Pro: How to Flip Samples and Avoid Legal Issues

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Sampling has been a cornerstone of modern music production, allowing producers to reimagine and breathe new life into old tracks. Whether you're producing hip-hop, EDM, or any genre, knowing how to...

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What Makes an EQ or Compressor VST High-Quality: Insights and Examples from Pros

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When selecting EQ and compressor plugins, musicians and producers look for more than just a shiny interface or brand recognition. It's all about how these tools perform in real-world scenarios...

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Sound Design 101: Crafting Killer Drum Sounds Using Synthesizers

October 6, 2024

Drum sounds form the backbone of many music genres, and while sample packs are popular, designing your own drum sounds from scratch can elevate your production to a whole new level. Crafting custom...

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Mastering Multiband Compression Sidechaining: A Solution to Clashing Frequencies

October 6, 2024

In modern music production, one of the most common challenges is the clash of frequencies between instruments. For example, bass guitars and drum kits often compete for space in the lower end of...

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Studio One Workflow Tips for Faster Music Production

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Studio One by PreSonus is an incredibly powerful DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) that offers a variety of tools to streamline your music production workflow. However, like many DAWs, getting the...

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Solving the Issue of Buried Crash Cymbals in the Mix

October 1, 2024

Crash cymbals often get buried in the mix, especially when using complex miking techniques like Glyn Johns, which balances close mics with overheads. While re-recording with higher cymbals may be a...

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The Return of the SICK NEW WORLD NU-METAL festival

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Photo Source: Alternative Press Magazine

In a groundbreaking turn of events, the eagerly anticipated music extravaganza, Sick New World, following last year returns to the city of Las Vegas on April 27, 2024. This variegated festival is a melting pot of musical genres, blending iconic Y2K-era, nu-metal legends with trailblazing acts from the expanded alt-metal and heavy alternative realm.

Headlining the event for the second consecutive year is the legendary System Of A Down, sharing the spotlight with co-headliners Slipknot. Joining these titans are influential and highly growing bands such as Sleep Token, Bad Omens, Spirit Box, and more well known bands such as Bring Me The Horizon, A perfect circle, Alice in chains, and many more. These acts are sure to ignite the stage and send shockwaves through the audience at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. 

After the festival’s revelation, the official Sick New World website has declared that the pre-sale for tickets is scheduled to commence on Friday, November 11th, at 10 AM PT. According to the site, general admission tickets will be available, kicking off at $249, while premium packages are offered at a premium price, reaching as high as $539. The festival will run for the majority of the day starting at 11AM on April 27th 2024 and ending at 12AM on April 28th 2024. 

There are 3 ticket Tiers (GA, GA+, VIP). The General admission tickets include: Performances all day on multiple stages at Las Vegas festival grounds, food choices from regional and local vendors, bars, concessions, official band merch, festival merch, free water stations, and more. The General Admission+ offers the same perks as General Admission in addition to air-conditioned restrooms, and dedicated entry lane at main entrance. The VIP tickets offer the same perks as General Admission+ in addition to, charging stations, and dedicated merch tent for festival merch. Is the place too far and you need a place to stay? Don’t worry Sick New world also offers Hotel and Ticket packages with 2-5 nights at hotels near the festival with many more additional perks. 

Sick New World includes acts of up to 70 plus bands with several bands performing at the same time across 5 stages of varying sizes placed around the festival grounds. Based on the current information we have no idea what the lineup times are, but the full lineup details including set times will be released closer to the date of the festival so be sure to keep an eye out, and plan your day out for the performances you want to see. The length of the performances will vary. Opening acts will have shorter set lengths, while headlining performances can range up to an hour. You can visit the official site of Sick New World here for more information. 

Stay updated on the official Sick New World website for more information, and get ready for a day of unparalleled music and excitement. Sick New World 2024 is where genres of metal collide, and the spirit of music takes center stage.