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Ta bort sång och instrument från vilken låt som helst med Moises App. Justera takten, ändra tonhöjden och aktivera metronom. Allting i en och samma upplevelse, byggt på Artificiell Intelligens.

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En app för musiker

KOM IGÅNG GRATIS

Släpp loss din kreativitet genom att spela ihop med dina favoritartister. Det finns inga gränser när du övar och skapar musik med Moises App.


MÖT DEN TOTALA MUSIKUPPLEVELSEN

Framtidens musikövning är här.

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Justera volymen för enskilda spår och skapa klickspår med hjälp av AI. Ställ in BPM, detektera låtens tonart och ändra tonhöjden med ett enda klick.

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Bli bandets frontfigur och spela din favoritmusik.

Upplev det omöjliga.

Separera sång, trummor, gitarr, bas och andra instrument i vilken låt som helst. Isolera instrument eller stäng av ljudet för viss spår med ett klick.

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Möt världens första Smart Metronome. Du kan snabbt skapa en metronom som är i synk med din favoritlåt, oavsett om den är inspelad i studio eller live.

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Sänk eller öka takten på valfri låt med ett klick. Appen detekterar och visar direkt BPM för vilken låt som helst.

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Audio Speed Changer

Ändra tonart med ett enda klick. Skifta tonhöjd så att det passar ditt röstläge eller spela i valfri tonart.

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Pitch Changer 

Lär dig tonarten för vilken låt som helst. Den artificiella intelligens som vi använder upphör aldrig att förbättra sin precision.

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Detektera och visa ackord i realtid. Använd funktionen Pitch Changer för att direkt transponera ackord till valfri tonart.

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Nu behöver du inte längre växla mellan appar eller slösa tid på att söka efter det perfekta playbackspåret. Fokusera på din musik med hjälp av våra exklusiva superfunktioner.

ALLT I ETT

Byggd på AI, förbättrad av musiker.

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Proffsfunktioner för vanliga musiker.

Kom igång Gratis!

Upptäck musikens framtid och använd alla funktioner gratis. Uppgradera till Premium för att få obegränsat med låtar och större kontroll.

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Moderna band och soloartister använder Moises App för att öva eller uppträda live.


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Liveframträdanden för Grupper eller Soloartister

Ingen särskild hårdvara krävs. Dra nytta av kraften hos AI på vilken mobil eller stationär enhet som helst. Alla krävande datorprocesser körs på våra molnservrar med hjälp av den allra senaste hårdvaran, så du behöver aldrig oroa dig.

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Använd kraften hos AI på valfri enhet

Exportera enskilda spår eller din egen mix. Spela in ovanpå din favoritmusik för att skapa den coverlåten. Dela ditt spelande på sociala medier!

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Dela ditt musikskapande på sociala medier

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Shout-out to those that nominated Moises App as one of the top 10 apps in the world for Google Play Users’ Choice Awards 2021! We have just been elected as the Best Personal Growth App and all our team is very honored with the resonance of our music community

Moises was elected Best Personal Growth App 2021 by Google Play

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When Moises was born two years ago, our highest goal was to empower music creators, learners, and enthusiasts to practice, listen, and produce music in new and personalized ways through our effective AI.

We couldn't be happier with the resonance of our worldwide music community that **nominated Moises App in the top 10 ranking of best apps of the year** at the Google Play Users’ Choice Awards 2021. It has just been announced that we have been **elected the Best Personal Growth App in 2021** in several countries, such as Brazil, Germany, France, Thailand, and Israel!

A huge thank you! We salute you for adopting Moises as your music partner! And for taking the time to dive in and explore the boundless possibilities for personalizing your playback experience given by our AI. Whether to practice, create, remix, or even listen to music in a whole new way, it’s a tailored experience that is modulated by and for you. Upload any song and cook your own mix easily, in whatever way suits your musical goal or taste.

## Created by a Brazilian drummer, approved by musicians worldwide

It means a lot to us that our goal of putting technology at the service of music creators and learners is being met. We work hard to put the creative control in your fingertips to separate instrumental and vocal tracks in the way you choose, extract acapella tracks, bend any song to your vocal range, command the music speed, see the chords on screen, practice with a smart metronome, and much more.

All these features could not have been developed other than from a spunky team of musicians and music lovers. Furthermore, with a knack for tech innovations and a big appetite for finding solutions for their own music needs.

Moises was invented by amateur drummer Geraldo Ramos, 35, CEO and founder. He was looking for ways to boost his practice by playing the drums on top of the songs he loved without destroying the instrumental, but also in a manner that his playing didn't mix up with the original drummer.

After reading about a Deezer model for separating audio, he took a free weekend to dedicate himself to this project and amazingly created the Moises system! Later enhanced and developed to reach its own engine and AI.

Geraldo solved not only his practice issue, but nailed it for worldwide musicians, singers, music producers, and remixers by making it really simple to split songs for the best musical use of each one.

In such an amplitude, that after only one year Moises had already more than one million users.

Currently, we have more than 7 million users in 210 countries, spread throughout the US, Japan, Germany, France, Brazil... All of us connected through this boundless sound wave and the will to play and experiment with music, taking advantage of technology to speed up and help in the process.

Although music goes beyond frontiers and makes our world smaller by bringing us together, it's worth highlighting that Moises is the only top 10 nominated app at Google Play Users’ Choice Awards 2021 that was entirely created by Brazilians.

## Sea of music frequencies, separated with your fingertip

Wondering about our names' origin?

Very simple! Geraldo took inspiration from the biblical story of the separation of the Red Sea caused by Moses to name our AI that bravely and quickly gets your audio separated in up to five instrumental tracks.

As we usually say, from the very beginning Moises is powered by our AI but perfected by musicians. Trusted by professional musicians and creators and loved by millions.

**Thank you for the amazing feedback through nominating and voting for us. We hear you!**

On our end, we are tuned. Always on the run for developing our AI and providing you with the most effective and simple features that charge your fingertip as a music creative controller. Keep playing along with us and being your own audio remixer, discover our features further, and stay tuned!

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Producing your own music comes with a barrage of different techniques and methods to use, and of those, mixing and mastering are critical to understanding when creating your masterpiece.

Mastering and Mixing: What’s the Difference?

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**Mastering and mixing** have often been used interchangeably in the past, but it has in recent years become much more apparent how different they really are. While they have similar attributes to one another, they play very different roles and are both important in their own regard. So what's the difference between mastering and mixing? Below we will outline each process in their simplest forms. 

## What is Mixing?
Mixing is the start of the post-production process. **Once you have written**, recorded, and produced your music, it is then time to mix! A mixing engineer will balance the separate tracks within the session to sound pleasant and cohesive when played together. They reduce the clashing between instruments, vocals, and different song elements.

One mix will also have several different tracks, between the different instrumental layers, harmonies, etc, one session can easily contain 30+ tracks. Generally speaking, most mixing engineers start their process by organizing and labelling each component, i.e. putting all drum tracks in the same color and area of your workspace, synths, and so forth.

While mixing, a lot of adjustments are happening to each section to hone in and create the desired sound. Mixing is about creating a balance between every aspect of your song, whether it be through volume, frequency, placement, or dynamics. This process is about enhancing an artist's vision and making sure the original intent of the song shines through. Sometimes there are several mixes before both artist and producer are ready for the song to move along to mastering.

## What is Mastering?
When the mix is finished, it is ready to shift gears into mastering. [**Mastering is the final step**](https://moises.ai/blog/how-to-master-a-song-home/) in the production process, the last step your music receives before heading towards distribution.

Mastering engineers are also looking to achieve an overall balance, but unlike with the mix, they are looking to do so on a broader spectrum across the song as a whole and throughout the entire album. 

The point of mastering is to polish the mix to its best possible sound, and to make your song/s sound like other professional songs heard on streaming platforms, the radio, in movies, etc. They aim to make the track louder, sound better, and more compatible with varying kinds of speakers, generally adjusting things like EQ, compression, limiting, and stereo enhancement.

A mastering engineer is the last person in the creative process to catch mistakes, change the way something sounds, and add final touches. If there is a sound that shouldn’t be there (whether that be traffic from outside, a conversation, and so on) the mastering engineer needs to be extremely attentive and highly focused to catch those small but vital errors. It is helpful to have someone else master your project, as it is easier for them to catch mistakes or hear unwanted sounds because they haven’t been mixing the song for hours on end.

## Mastering and Mixing Online
To those who are new to the audio world, mastering and mixing can feel overwhelming or less accessible than recording or production, but rest assured with today’s technological advances **you can both mix and master online**! Not only is it much more accessible, but it is also more affordable than you may think. 

With [Moises](moises.ai), both are available to you. This platform allows you to mix the tempo, tone, loudness, and speed with the help of Artificial Intelligence.

Not only that but the AI mastering engine gives you a professional sound instantaneously without having to pay the high-cost studio fees. Whether on social media or a streaming service, Moises gives you a top-quality sound so you can take your recording to the next level.

> **Tip! See step by step how to master your music in Moises here!**

## So let’s review… 
- Mixing focuses and creates a balance on the smaller, individual scale. Whereas mastering takes that entire mix to polish it off. So theoretically you could mix without mastering, but you couldn’t master without mixing. 
- Mix engineers have several tracks and access to every instrument, mastering engineers have one file. Want to tone down that background vocal? Sculpt a kick drum? Mastering engineers can’t go into a project to do so.
- When mixing, a lot of changes are made, some are quite dramatic. Mastering focuses more on subtlety and broad strokes that affect the entire song.
- Mixing is about the artist’s vision coming to life, mastering on the other hand is more directed towards sound quality and general cohesiveness.
- Mixing creates balance through volume, frequency, placement, or dynamics. Mastering creates balance through EQ, compression, limiting, and stereo enhancement.

We hope this article has clearly outlined for you the key differences between mixing and mastering and given you a firmer grasp of what is going on behind the post-production scenes. Both are very important and should be done separately, this way, you can ensure your music is reaching its highest potential.

**Do you still have any questions about the difference between mastering and mixing? Leave a comment below and let us know!**

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The first edition of the music project will feature 9 artists from 4 different South American countries. Learn more about it!

Meet Moises' New Music Project: In The Spotlight | South America Edition!

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Moises has always had one of its main aspirations be the **creative empowerment** of musicians, artists, and music producers, whether amateur or professional ones. We seek to offer simple tools and easy solutions so that everyone can achieve their musical goals with mastery.

One of the best ways to get creative inspiration is by searching for **references** to what is being done and produced. The more we research and become interested in knowing new things, the more motivation and ideas arise in our heads. Valuing and encouraging artists is a way to foster high-level music production around the world. 

New bands, new artists, and new ideas emerge all the time on every corner of the planet, in the most diverse forms of expression. This is how the first edition of the **[music project In The Spotlight: South America Edition](https://moises.ai/inthespotlight)** came about! 

## 4 Countries, 9 Artists, 1 Stage

Featuring artists from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, **In the Spotlight: South America Edition** will host a unique series of episodes up to 25 minutes each. The idea is to take forward the musicality so characteristic of South America so that more people can get to know the diversity each artist carries within their performances.

### [Esteban Tavares](https://get.moises.ai/inthespotlight/esteban-tavares)

**Esteban Tavares** is a Brazilian bassist, guitarist, singer, composer, drummer, and pianist. He was the first artist to perform in the project, and is already available for you to check out!

### [Agua Florida](lhttps://get.moises.ai/inthespotlight/agua-florida)

The amazing Argentinian band, **Agua Florida**, was the second chosen to be part of In The Spotlight. From Buenos Aires, they are inspired by popular Latin American music playing a young, electronic pop rhythm. 

### [Toni Silva](https://get.moises.ai/inthespotlight/toni-silva)

Directly from Paraíba in northeastern Brazil, **Toni Silva**- music producer, musician, and music teacher, explores diverse rhythms such as jazz, regional music, and other Afro-Brazilian refinements. Don’t miss it!

### [Bella Álvarez](https://get.moises.ai/inthespotlight/bella-alvarez)

Diretamente de Medellín: **Bella Álvarez**, cantora e compositora colombiana! Ela iniciou o processo de criação musical desde muito jovem, e em 2014 começou a compor suas primeiras canções, que mais tarde se tornaria seu primeiro EP intitulado 'Hortalizas y Flores' (2019). Quer saber mais sobre a artista e ouvir suas músicas? Então não perca tempo e assista a apresentação intimista e cheia de emoção!

### [Glue Trip](https://get.moises.ai/inthespotlight/glue-trip)

Looking for a psychedelic pop band? Meet **Glue Trip**, from the Brazilian sea breeze of João Pessoa to the world! The musical project started as experimental and is now considered one of the national music scene's most creative and original bets. Don't miss their fantastic performance!

### [1915](https://get.moises.ai/inthespotlight/1915)

Combining the classic and the modern, the vintage and the contemporary, the analog and the digital, ladies and gents: **1915**! From Buenos Aires, Argentina, they bring a fresh sound to the new generation of the local rock scene - and you can already check their outstanding performance!

### MORE COMING SOON…

**All the other episodes will be published exclusively on our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/MoisesAI), so follow us and subscribe! And don't forget to set a reminder for new episodes to come!**

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Songwriting is an artform that everyone has access to. All you need is something to write or type with, and a little creativity! If you need some inspiration or basic tips for writing lyrics, look no further.

How to Write a Song: Tips for Beginners

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## How to Start Writing a Song

One of the hardest parts in learning **how to write a song** is getting started, pulling ideas out of thin air can feel really difficult and sometimes overwhelming. Writing can be easy if you break down the process into more manageable pieces.

There are no rules when it comes to writing a new song, but every song needs to have a central topic. Beginning with a main concept will make getting started a breeze! From there you can break it down into your known experiences, emotions, and circumstances. Don’t stress about knowing how to write lyrics, the most effective way is whatever comes easiest to you. 

**One of the most helpful and honest tips out there is to KEEP WRITING!** Don’t give up. You may write 10 bad songs before you write something that you feel is worth the time and effort of making into an actual recorded song. Not every song you write will be a billboard top hit, and that’s okay, just remember to keep trying and keep practicing.

Singer/songwriter Alicia Keys says:

> The best way to write a song is for it to be a natural and honest experience. Even if it was inspired by someone I know- making it real is the best way I know to write a song.

## Write a Song from Experience: 5 Tips for Beginners

1. **Consider common themes:** for example, love, coming of age (personal growth, changes, self-exploration), death (loss, fear of unknown, afterlife), rebellion (angst, societal expectations), disillusion (activism, society.) 
2. **Search for stories:** your own personal experiences, those of friends or family, films, media, etc. Anywhere you can glean inspiration.
3. **Study rhyming schemes:** map out different words at the end of each line and play along with the different structures. (AAAA, ABAB, etc)
4. **Study song structures:** your verse tells the most story, setting the context and building your characters. The chorus builds the hook, ideally something simple and universal. The bridge creates a variance within the song and builds you up back to the chorus.
5. **Tell a story:** convey context and emotion without directly saying what they’re feeling. Try not to be too literal, leave things open for interpretation. 

## Song Structure

While you can write your song in any form you like, it is helpful to note that the song structure will be something you want to pay attention to if you are trying to create a mainstream production.

Here are some useful definitions for understanding song structure:

**– Verse:** The verses in a song all have the same melody but different lyrics. The verse lyrics give us information about the situation, emotions, or people in the song.

**– Chorus:** We may hear the chorus of a song three, four, or more times. The lyrics and melody remain the same each time it recurs. The chorus lyric sums up the heart of the song. The title of the song almost always appears in the chorus section and may be repeated two or more times.

**– Bridge:** The bridge has a different melody, lyrics, and chord progression from the verse or chorus. It provides a break from the repetition of verse and chorus. The lyric often provides an insight or revealing moment.

Many listeners enjoy this basic song structure because it provides repetition that feels familiar, but enough variety that keeps them interested.

## Helpful Songwriting Tips

*Here are a few off-the-cuff songwriting tips, collected from local American singer/songwriters, Kevin & Hugh, who have collectively written over 50 songs.*

### Tip 1: Plan & Be Spontaneous
Approach your lyric writing with both structure and spontaneity. Have a plan, but leave some space for discovery. A great tool and resource for this is a **rhyming dictionary**. While you don’t have to rhyme in your song, when you are learning **how to write a song as a beginner**, it can be helpful in getting you started.

### Tip 2: Record Ideas in the Moment
Another key element is recording your song ideas. Whether that be lyrically in a note on your phone, or a melody / chord idea that you have while you are out and about. It is so easy to forget that incredible tune you came up with, so be sure to have your phone handy when creativity strikes!

Another aspect to this is getting yourself a notebook for your lyrics, something that cannot easily be lost or thrown away like a napkin. Make space for your creativity and watch as you continue to practice and take the time to put in the required effort, more lyrics, melodies, and chords will come naturally and spontaneously.

### Tip 3: Try Everything

> “When you’re writing a song, try everything. Try starting with the melody or the chords or the lyrics. Figure out which one works best for you by doing each multiple times. You will inevitably find one that allows your creativity to flow. Sometimes you have to figure out which technique works based on what didn’t work.” Hugh Lindsey of Boy the Bunderhorse.

**So, what do you most commonly do to write songs? Tell us in the comments!**

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If you want to master your own music, read this article to understand the huge importance of LUFS, how vital they are for mastering, and for releasing your music on streaming platforms such as Soundcloud, Itunes, Spotify, and more.

LUFS for Beginners: What are They and Why are They Important?

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Have you ever been listening to music when suddenly, the next song comes on and it blasts so loudly you’re scrambling to turn down the volume? Or conversely, you’re reaching to crank it up because you can’t hear the tune you’re trying to play? This happens when the music is not mastered at a consistent volume (whether in an album, on different streaming sites, etc) and therefore during playback the perceived **loudness** becomes noticeably off balance. 

Movies, TV, radio, and streaming services all use audio that has been crafted to sound perfect and consistent among each individual platform, but how do they do this? That’s where **LUFS** comes in.

## What Are LUFS?

**LUFS** stands for **L**oudness **U**nits relative to **F**ull **S**cale or **Loudness Units Full Scale** (i.e., the maximum level a system can handle.) It’s a standardized measurement of audio loudness that factors human perception and electrical signal intensity together. To simplify, it just means that LUFS are the latest and most precise way to measure loudness in audio, designed to help make consistent sound possible. 

Think of LUFS as a kind of audio measuring tape, the units help audio engineers compare different audio and match them to the requirements of their listening environments.

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## How Important Are They?

There are two main ways to measure loudness: Peak and RMS (root mean square). Peak measures the highest level of the audio while RMS measures the average level. Some mastering engineers will normalize all the tracks in an album to hit maximum peak, but this leaves songs that have higher levels sounding louder than the rest. Conversely measuring solely with RMS could leave songs that have peaks above 0, which can cause distortion. Here enter LUFS.

> Basically, we now have loudness meters whose capabilities extend conventional VU (volume unit), or peak, meters and are based on a spec called Loudness Units. (...) In a nutshell, Loudness Units are the unit of measurement used in the process of quantifying a piece of music’s perceived loudness by analyzing the average level over time. In theory, two pieces of music that register identical LUFS readings should sound like they’re at the same level, and in practice, they do indeed sound like they’re at the same level, regardless of whatever the peak or RMS readings say. So we have an immediate, practical benefit — if you’re mastering and want consistent levels among tracks, check their LUFS readings. - [Sweetwater Audio](https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/what-is-lufs-and-why-should-i-care/)

Measuring LUFS will read in a negative number, like -6 LUFS, -11 LUFS, and -16 LUFS. As it moves away from 0, it gets quieter. Closer to 0, the higher the loudness becomes.

## What is the Ideal Loudness for Each Platform?

Hopefully you now have a general idea of what LUFS are and how useful they are for mastering. So how can this be applied moving forward? Below is a chart indicating the loudness targets for each platform.

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You may be asking yourself if you need to master 10 or more different mixes to produce for each service, the truth is you must decide for yourself. Mix your song to your liking, (for example -14 LUFS), and then turn it -10 LUFS as though you were going to stream it on Soundcloud. If the sound overall is not how you want it, then it may be worth it to you to master the song accordingly. However it’s possible your ears won’t be able to tell enough of a difference to justify the effort, so really it comes down to whatever you think sounds best.

> It’s a very effective algorithm. It used to take me hours to balance levels correctly on an album. Now it takes about 30 minutes, including additional tweaking. - Craig Anderton - musician 

- **Also read: [How to Master a Song at Home: Easier now than Ever!](https://moises.ai/blog/how-to-master-a-song-home)**

## How to Master Music for Soundcloud, Itunes, Spotify & More

Since the majority of streaming platforms are still using lossy compression (lossy audio produces a lower quality sound and has a smaller file size, it’s also called irreversible compression because it’s impossible to rebuild the data that has been stripped away,) it’s important to leave a bit of Peak headroom. A good rule of thumb is to leave at least 1dB True Peak headroom.

**Mastering for Soundcloud is slightly different than the others when it comes to loudness.**

While Soundcloud does not normalize your track, it does convert the audio to 128kbps MP3 for their platform. During this conversion process, tracks with loud volume and high peaks can suffer the greatest issues such as distortion, lacking clarity, or sounding crunchy. The best way to avoid these pitfalls is to leave at least -1dBTP of headroom, this will ensure your song sounds it’s best for Soundcloud.

Spotify and Itunes, like the others, suggest leaving -1dBTP (decibels true peak) of headroom, to account for the aforementioned lossy format.

Amazon Music on the other hand turns louder songs down, but doesn’t currently adjust for quieter tracks by turning them up, so don’t master too quietly.

## How to use LUFS

One of the easiest ways to master your music with the ideal LUFS is through [Moises](https://moises.ai/). First developed in the web version, Moises has added a NEW mastering feature* that allows the user an easy and effective option to change LUFS before mastering.

Not only are there **presets optimized for the different streaming platforms** (Youtube, Soundcloud, Spotify, etc), but you also have the ability **to set the LUFS to any level you desire**. 

If you don’t want to change the level it will automatically be set to -14dBTP, which best fits the level for the majority of streaming services.

## Step by Step: How to Use LUFS online with Moises

### 1. Go to Moises
Simply go to the Moises [website](http://moises.ai/), and **Create your account** or **Login**. Choose how you want to register: through your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account.

### 2. Upload the audio file
After creating your account, click on the **“Upload track”** button and then the **“Mastering (BETA)”** option.

- Once on the upload page, scroll down until you see **“show advanced options”**.
- Under ‘Desired Loudness Level (iLUFS)’, you can choose an optimized **preset**, or you can **choose your desired level**.
- If you do not choose, it will automatically be set to -14dBTP - the best fit for the majority of platforms.
- Once you’ve selected your level, hit **submit** and you’re ready to start mastering!

Ready! Now you can master your tracks without worrying about the loudness levels when you’re ready to export them to their final location.

Moises makes it so simple to adjust the LUFS level to your liking and allows you to spend more time on what really matters, creating the masterpiece that is your music!

**Still curious about LUFS? Leave us a comment or question below!**

**For now, this functionality is only available in the web version.*

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The bass is one of the most key instruments when playing in or with a band; having a strong bass player can make or break the performance. Learn which technique will elevate your skills.

The Top 5 Bass Techniques: Learn Which is Right for You

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There is much debate over which **bass technique** is the best. Is it slap bass? Picking? Fingerstyle? Plucking? Muting? In truth, there is no right or wrong way to play the bass guitar. It is solely a matter of personal preference. Any method you use to make your bass shine - whether using your fingers, a bass pick, or your thumb - can work well as long as you feel comfortable and confident.

However, if you desire to develop your playing style or learn something new, check out these **top 5 bass techniques** you may not have heard about, along with some practical tips to enhance your playing.

## 1. Slap Bass:

**Slap bass** is probably the most iconic form of bass playing. Many of us have heard the term “slap the bass”, and generally, when depicted in movies or pop culture, those who can solo using this technique are often revered and praised.

If you’re looking to get funky with your bass playing, this is the technique for you. Commonly heard in funk, disco, soul, jazz, R&B, and a few others, this technique offers a much more percussive sound and is usually louder, brighter, and more distinct than its more common counterpart - plucking.

Practicing **slap bass is excellent for beginners** as it is tricky to master but very rewarding when accomplished. Moreover, this sound is achieved by slapping with the thumb and popping with the fingers.

## 2. Plucking:

The next bass technique we will dive into is **bass guitar plucking**. Plucking is an essential skill required for beginners as with practice it will help you feel more comfortable playing songs. There are several aspects to plucking that need your attention, for example, how hard you pluck the strings, your hand’s position, and alternating your fingers. Each individually will influence the dynamics and sound of your playing.

You do not need to pluck the strings hard to create a powerful tone. Depending on where you pluck on the string, you can create a range of sonance from your bass guitar. If you pluck nearer, it will often be a warmer and fatter tone. Farther, and you will get a percussive and brighter tone.

## 3. Fingerstyle:

The age-old question among bassists: to use a **bass pick** or not to use a bass pick? Well, the truth is both can be great techniques, it’s just what you’re more comfortable with and the tone you’re trying to achieve. Each method has influential bass players on either side. Geddy Lee from the rock band Rush has been revered for his fantastic fingerstyle technique, whereas someone like Paul Mccartney is admired for his powerful pick playing.

An important detail to note when playing with your fingers is making sure your fingernails are trimmed so you don’t catch a string.

A bass pick will generally help you produce a more aggressive and percussive tone, whereas your fingers often provide a rounder sound and is better for more frequent string changes.

## 4. Bass Muting:

On an amplified instrument like the electric bass, a lot of effort and technique prevent notes from ringing. When you let notes bleed over one another, it takes away from the rhythmic impact of the bass and the attack each note individually can have. There are several forms of muting techniques, and you can use your palm, ring finger, thumb, etc.

To Palm Mute, press the strings down firmly with the heel of your right hand and pick with your thumb. You can use your thumb to mute the E-string, and your ring finger to mute the A-string.

## 5. Legato & Staccato:
Lastly, it is essential to understand the concepts of legato and staccato as these can have a dramatic impact on the sound produced.

*Legato definition:* is a musical performance technique that produces fluid, continuous motion between notes. Each note is **played** to its maximum duration and then blends directly into whatever note follows

*Staccato definition:* short, detached, jumpy notes are called **staccato**.

**Legato** and **staccato** simply refer to whether or not a note's length runs into the next note being played. Once you understand the difference, try playing the same thing in legato and then again in staccato. You will be able to hear the overall effect these types of notes have on the bassline and how it highly contributes to the effectiveness of the bass within the song.

## Helpful Tips
Some of the best things you can do as a bass player are learning [**how to play with a metronome**](https://moises.ai/blog/metronome-for-bass-guitar/), lock in with the drummer (if playing in a band), and play along with backing tracks.

Part of the bass guitar’s role is to function as a courier between the drums and the rest of the band. “Locking in” describes when the bass and the drum parts sync rhythmically, playing the same rhythm from bar to bar. For the most part, the goal should be to make the drums and bass one cohesive sound; a great way to do this is to craft or play bass lines that fit with the kick and snare drums.

While each player should be responsible for his or her own timing and overall knowledge of the tune, a good bassist will listen intently to the drummers playing, aiming to sync, build, and leave space for the other when needed.

An important element of this is learning to play on time by playing with a metronome and playing along with good backing tracks to be well prepared when showtime comes.

**With [Moises](http://moises.ai/), you can do both!**

Not only can you play with a metronome at any desired speed, but you can also learn to play specific tunes, stay on pitch, and on tempo with the easy-to-use “Track Separation”.

Using Moises allows you to isolate any track - like the bass or drums in this instance - so you can train and begin practicing any of the bass techniques aforementioned, as well as giving you the option to play along to a specific part. See how to use Moises by [clicking here](https://moises.ai/blog/how-to-separate-audio-tracks-online/)!

**What is your favorite technique? Tell us in the comments below and take the opportunity to download the Moises app now, available for [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1515796612?mt=8) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ai.moises&referrer=utm_source%3Dmoisesblog%26utm_medium%3Dmoisesblog%26utm_term%3Dpost-app-launch)!**

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Discover how to remove vocals from a song in a super-fast way!

How to Remove Vocals from a Song in 2 Minutes

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Removing vocals from a song may seem like a complex task for those who want to create covers, karaoke tracks, files for personal use, productions, or presentations. But, some platforms make this process easier and deliver professional results, such as **Moises**.

This platform, developed to provide a new experience for music enthusiasts, has specific functions to assist users in creating their audio files. One of these incredibly helpful features is the **"AI Audio Separation"**, responsible for separating vocals and instruments from any song you want.

**Learn how it works and see how to remove vocals from a song in 2 minutes!**


## How Moises' AI Audio Separation Works

Separating vocals from music, i.e., placing the vocals on separate tracks from the instruments, is only possible thanks to an advanced **Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)** system.

Moises uses A.I. technology to deliver quality results, able to speed up the musical composition to practice an instrument, create remixes, karaoke tracks, samples, and more.

This technology can separate the sound elements into individual tracks, including each instrument in the song - drums, voice, bass, piano, and others - depending on the user's goal.

**But how to isolate vocals from a song in Moises?**

The platform offers two versions, one free and one paid. Learn a little more about them:

### Free Version
Moises' free version offers specific functions for audio editing, such as Track Separation, responsible for separating vocals from music, and **Mastering** (only available in the web version).

In this version, you can upload 5 songs per month, and the audios are restricted to 5 minutes in length per file. Also, Track Separation is limited to only 2 (vocals and instruments) or 4 stems (vocals, drums, bass, and others), and tracks can be downloaded in MP3 format only.

### Premium Version
The **Premium** option is ideal for those who wish to **separate vocals from music** in more tracks.

With it, you can make unlimited uploads, with an extended duration of up to 20 minutes per audio and other advanced settings. Besides separating 2 or 4 tracks, in the Premium version you also find the option to separate the audio into up to **5 stems (vocals, drums, bass, piano, and others)**. You can download the tracks in **MP3** and **WAV** formats.

- **See also: Discover the 4 Main Audio Formats**

Now that you know a little more about each version, it is time to find out how to separate vocals from the music. So, check it out step by step!

## Step by Step How to Remove Vocals from a Song in Moises 

### App Version
Download the Moises application, available on [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1515796612?mt=8) and [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ai.moises&referrer=utm_source%3Dmoisesblog%26utm_medium%3Dmoisesblog%26utm_term%3Dpost-app-launch). Create your account, or if you already have one, log in.

> **Tip!** *Always remember to access the app the same way you registered (Facebook, Google, Apple, or e-mail), so you avoid login errors or duplicate accounts!*

Then click the Library icon and the plus (+) button. Choose your preferred way to add the audio file:

- Import with URL: paste the selected URL. It can be either from cloud services or public addresses.
- iTunes App (iOS): choose a track purchased from the iTunes Store.
- Files App: import songs from the Files App, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more.

After choosing your preferred upload method, select how many tracks you want to split the file into 2, 4, or 5* tracks (*option available to Premium users only). If you are a Premium user, you can also select the "Preserve high-frequencies" option, which can be an excellent choice depending on your goal.

Choose from the options and click "Submit". Wait while your file is processed - this may take a few minutes.

When the separation process is complete, click the cloud icon to download the track. Wait a few moments, and the track will start playing automatically.

> **Tip!** *Use headphones to enhance and facilitate your experience using the application.*

Make all necessary adjustments and edits, then click the "Settings" button in the upper right corner. Click "Export". You can choose between downloading track by track or exporting the complete mix. Select the desired format, WAV (available in the Premium version), or MP3.

Choose between copying the link, sharing the file, or downloading the track. Then save your music to your preferred location, such as Google Drive or iCloud, or share the file with anyone you like.

### Web Version
Go to [moises.ai](moises.ai), create your account, or log in if you are already a platform user.

Click on **"Upload track"** and choose **"Track Separation"**. Select an audio file from your computer or provide the URL of the file you want to separate.

Then, choose the desired extraction type, 2, 4, or 5* tracks (*only available in the Premium version).

If you are a Premium user, you can also select the "Preserve high-frequencies" option, which can be an excellent choice depending on your goal.

After choosing the song of your choice, click **"Submit"**. Wait a few moments, and your audio file will be ready for you to use in any way you like, with the vocals separated.

Download the tracks you need for your production or open the file in the platform's Mixer. You can edit the track by making changes and listening to it with just the vocals or other instruments. The **"Download Mix"** is only available to Moises Premium users.

Now that you have learned how to separate vocals from music, simply save the file to your device by clicking the "Download" button.

**Track Separation** is an effortless and practical feature to use, speeding up processes and helping you create your music for both personal and professional use.

**Go to [Moises](moises,ai) or download the App now (available for [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1515796612?mt=8) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ai.moises&referrer=utm_source%3Dmoisesblog%26utm_medium%3Dmoisesblog%26utm_term%3Dpost-app-launch)) and remove vocals and instruments in 2 minutes!**

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Mastering a song can sound like an overwhelming and difficult process, but with a good ear, the right tools, and lots of practice, you too can learn how to master your own songs at home.

How to Master a Song at Home: Easier now than Ever!

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No matter what kind of pre-recorded musical production you’re putting out into the world, whether a beginner releasing their first song, or a career artist releasing their 10th album, every song and piece must go through the process of being **mastered**.

You may have heard that term thrown around before but are asking yourself what it means, or **how you can master a song** yourself.

## What is Mastering?

**Audio mastering** is the final step in the long process that is creating a song. Its purpose is to prepare an audio mix for final distribution on all platforms, i.e. Playback on a device such as a phone, computer, speaker system, or a streaming service like Spotify or Itunes. It also brings balance across an album or EP so that they have a cohesive sound throughout every track, meaning one song doesn’t sound louder than another or out of place.

> It’s a bit like photography, you can make the sky bluer, and the greens greener -Ian Cooper (mastering engineer).

### Mixing vs Mastering

Mixing marks the start of post-production, where an artist or engineer balances the separate tracks to blend well together. With tools like EQ, compression, and reverb, the mixing engineer reduces clashes between instruments, emphasizes important song elements, etc.

Mastering takes that mix and both corrects and enhances sonic elements (sound waves, resonance, and energy), to ensure playback quality across all systems and formats before distribution as mentioned earlier.

Mixing focuses more on the individual tracks, whereas mastering looks at the song as a whole.

Still have questions? Check out this [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0ce05iAdxI) from mastering engineer Will Borza on the basics of mastering and its importance, filled with information about mastering theory, techniques, and technology.

## Two Types of Mastering

There are two general ways to master a song, one of them as we have mentioned is by using an audio engineer (or yourself) and, another is to use **Artificial Intelligence mastering, or AI mastering**.

AI mastering analyzes, renders, and processes your song instantly. The traditional mastering process requires critical listening; results depend upon the intent of the engineer, the skills of the engineer, the accuracy of the speaker monitors, and the listening environment. **AI mastering with [Moises](https://moises.ai/)** combines state-of-the-art engineering and artificial intelligence, making it more affordable and accessible for the everyday artist to master their song.

## How to Master a Song at Home

While it is very common and most often recommended to hire a professional mastering engineer, this doesn’t mean you can’t learn how to master a song at home or **master a song online**.

**AI mastering with Moises** has made a luxury process (hiring an audio engineer) more accessible across the board for artists and producers alike. With this type of online programming, your songs receive state-of-the-art processing and at a fraction of the fees, you would be charged by the music industry. It has become the most affordable and best solution to master a song on your own.

One of the first steps to mastering a song has nothing to do with the song itself and everything to do with the space you’re working in. It is absolutely crucial that you have a treated room to master your song in. If the space you’re working in is untreated, your song may sound amazing while working in that space but will fall apart everywhere else. It would be like painting with your eyes closed, there’s a possibility it would look great, but more than likely the final result would not be one you’d be proud of.

For tips on how to treat your space, this [article](https://www.musicianonamission.com/home-studio-setup/?_ga=2.231048982.802788395.1618933144-342502647.1618933144) has some great tips.

- **Also read: Meet Moises: The Best Tool for Mastering Cover Songs**

At Moises, the process of **mastering a song online** works intelligently and fast. The following is a step by step guide on everything you will need to use the Moises AI Mastering feature*:

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### Step 1: Preparing your tracks before uploading
- Make sure you leave enough headroom around -3 to -6 dB. 
- Your mix file should not be clipped.
- Upload both your mix and reference file with the highest possible quality. E.g: WAV 44.100 Hz with 24 or 16 bits.
- Avoid using data processing on the master bus (for e.g. limiters, maximizers, equalizers, etc.).
- Avoid using mono tracks, to take full advantage of stereo widening, use Stereo mixes.

### Step 2: Choose the best **reference** track
- Use WAV files, uploading compressed files such as MP3 might work, but they won't achieve the full potential.
- To achieve best results choose a reference song in the **same root key** of your mix.
- Choose a song with the **same genre** and **style**
- Also, choose a reference track with a similar instrument setup and comparable mix for perfect results.

### Step 3: (optional) Advanced features
- **Limiter on:** This is the default setting. The result shall be broadcast ready.
- **Limiter off:** disable the limiter if you want to use your own limiter/compression tools. *Using loud reference files, especially EDM (Electronic dance music), the final output can sound 'squashed'. Use this setting to have greater control over the dynamics of your song. Result: the output will not include the limiter.*
- **Normalization:** setting normalization is only available if the Limiter is off. Setting to **off **might result in clipped audio unless you select 32 as your bit depth.

If you are looking to work with your own limit/compressor, we recommend setting both Limiter and Normalization to **off** and set the bit depth to 32. Use the output WAV on your audio editor/DAW to finalize the master.

**After reading this article, we hope now more than ever you’re feeling equipped and confident in your ability to master the project at hand. Our goal is that you are prepared and well informed, still have questions about mastering? Ask us in the comments below and take the opportunity to download the Moises app now, available for [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1515796612?mt=8) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ai.moises&referrer=utm_source%3Dmoisesblog%26utm_medium%3Dmoisesblog%26utm_term%3Dpost-app-launch)!**

**For now, this functionality is only available in the web version.*

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