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Dave Johnston is a musician, producer, songwriter, mixing engineer, and educator. He releases music under the artist projects Villainy, n1ghtmar3cat, and Delivery Boyz.

Dave Johnston, DMA

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Redesign snare drums, master side-chain ducking, apply multi-band effects, and more. Find out why Shaperbox 3 is one of my must-have plugins.

My Sonic Toolkit: The Swiss Army Knife of Sound Design

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I record with my trusty SM7B 99% of the time, while my other mic collects dust. Find the mic that suits your workflow!

My Sonic Toolkit: I Own Two Microphones, and I Only Use One of Them

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I limit myself to only two compressors to keep my production and mixing focused and efficient. Read on to find out which ones I use and why.

My Sonic Toolkit: The Two Essential Compressors for My Workflow

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Overwhelmed by your plugin collection? Read about how limiting your choices can help you work faster and more creatively.

My Sonic Toolkit

My Sonic Toolkit: The Swiss Army Knife of Sound Design

My Sonic Toolkit: I Own Two Microphones, and I Only Use One of Them

My Sonic Toolkit: The Two Essential Compressors for My Workflow

My Sonic Toolkit: Why I Only Mix with One EQ Plugin

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