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Are you a music producer who wants to make money online without relying on placements?

Maybe you want to quit your 9 to 5, earn some extra income, or just understand the business side of music.

In this video, I'll show you how I went from working in an office with zero fans to making six figures a year, all from a home studio.

And I'm not here to sell you anything, just to share what actually worked for me, so hopefully you can use it too.

So let's get straight into it.

So how did I actually become a full-time producer?

Back in 2019, I was stuck in a job I had zero interest in.

I'd been there five years and it got to a point where I thought

if I don't at least try something now I'm just gonna grow old and regret it.

Music was all I thought about

but I never had the confidence to believe someone like me

from a small town called Huddersfield could actually make it in music.

I was always told music wasn't a real job and

that I needed to go to university and get a nine to five so that's exactly what I did.

But without getting too deep a few things happened in my life

that made me realize how short life actually is and I asked myself, what's the worst that could happen if I just tried?

I had some savings, no kids to feed, and the worst case scenario was finding another job.

I wasn't going to die or starve.

Now, I'm not saying you should go and quit your job, so please don't rush into that.

I just knew I needed extra time to work on music, and I had savings to back myself for a while.

Ideally, you want to keep your job as long as you can

while building music on the side until you see some real potential, but everyone's in a different position,

and I was just privileged enough to support myself with no job for a while and I know that can be rare.

The best case scenario for me was turning that time into a business doing what I love and that's exactly what happened.

I've been doing this full time for five years now but it wasn't easy man and I had to learn a lot.

Now I know some people might see a producer like me and think that's not a real producer, real producers are in the studio working with artists

but the way I saw it was If I could build a solid financial foundation first, I wouldn't have to rely on placements to survive.

But I could still work with artists, just on my own terms.

We're in a new age of producing, man, and building a social media presence has opened up more doors than ever before.

Through content, I've linked up with big producers, worked on major projects, released an independent album with an artist, and landed placements with people like Giggs,

Noisy, K-Trap, Skinny Flex, and more.

And these are things I probably never would have done if I stayed in the office.

And even though I'm not in the studio every day, I'm just way happier doing things on my own time without the pressure of relying on someone else.

So with all that being said, let's get into how it actually started.

So step one might sound obvious, but it's improving your skill set.

So many producers want to rush into making money when they haven't even nailed the basics of making good beats.

When I first quit my job, my beats weren't even great.

I'd been producing as a hobby for years, but they were nowhere near where they needed to be.

So at that point, I locked in.

I took courses, watched tutorials, invited artists over for sessions, just anything I could do to improve my craft.

I did the same with the business side too.

Books, podcasts, newsletters, just soaking up as much as I could.

And I really became obsessed because I knew if it didn't work out, I'd end up backing a job I hated.

So before you worry about making money, just focus on becoming good.

There's a lot of producers out there, man.

But if you're consistent and willing to learn, you've already beaten 99% of the people who aren't.

Alright now for the good stuff and my main income stream which is selling drum kits and sample packs.

So back in 2020 I started this exact channel, the one you're watching now.

I had no confidence on camera, no clue about filming or editing, but I learned everything from YouTube.

If you don't have a camera, just start with your phone.

The main thing is literally to just start and creating content was the best decision I've ever made.

It built my audience and that audience became the foundation for selling my sounds.

So it's just so important.

I'll talk way more about social media soon and exact tactics, but if you're thinking about making content, just ask yourself how can I solve a problem for a specific group of people.

When I started, nobody was making consistent drill tutorials at a time when everybody wanted to learn it.

So that became my niche.

I helped music producers make drill beats.

And each video catered to that, whether it being how to make drill melodies, drums, arrange tracks or something else.

But I didn't start selling straight away.

I led with value by releasing free loop kits.

I made a simple landing page, that's just a one page website where people could enter their name and email to download my free kit.

And to be honest that's still the best way to grow your audience, just offer something for free that actually helps people.

If you look at my page, the headline says instantly upgrade your beats with 200 plus industry quality sounds.

It's simple, clear and it just works.

And I can say industry quality because my beats have been used by people like Giggs, Noisy and K-Trak.

I'll get into email lists soon and why they're so important, but first, let's talk about the product itself, because that part really matters.

So when you release a kit, make sure it's actually good.

It sounds simple, but don't just recycle sounds.

Learn sound design, experiment with effect chains, collaborate with other producers, even hire musicians to bring something fresh, like live instrument phrases.

For example, in my last bundle, the REOC, I hired a professional percussionist to record over 100 one shots because I don't personally own those instruments.

Then I just mixed them until they were instantly usable.

There's tools like serum and pigments for sound designing

or even slept on plugins like Kik2 that will lay the foundation for you.

If you have a friend who makes fire drums and you make fire loops, why not even collaborate so you can both push the kit?

Just be known for something.

Develop a sound that makes people instantly think of you

and that's how you're going to win because

if you drop something average people just won't come back but if you drop something fire they're going to remember your name.

You can release drum kits, loop kits, preset banks, midi packs, one shots or even bundle them all together like I do.

So once you've got your product you're going to need somewhere to actually sell it

and this is where Payhip comes in who've kindly sponsored today's video.

Payhip lets you build a professional looking online store or website without needing any coding knowledge.

You can just upload your products,

add images, videos and even reviews and it just automatically gives you a nice clean design without having to think too much.

They even provide a free domain which just means the web address that people type in so something like yourproducernameshop.com.

You can sell more than kits too.

Think of things like custom beats, mixing services, online courses, whatever it is that you can offer.

Payhip also gives you useful features like affiliate programs and

that means other people can promote your kits

and earn a small percentage for each sale they bring in so

if you know content creators they might make content using your

kits in exchange for affiliate commission they also let you create upsells

so when someone adds a kit to the cart they might get offered a deal to add another one

and that's a tactic i personally use all the time

which just works and you can connect your email list too

so if someone buys a drum kit you could tag them as something like a drum kit buyer

and then email them next time you drop a drum kit.

That way you know that those people might be a little bit more interested than others.

PayHit works with PayPal, Stripe, Square, Paystack and other global payment options

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and the best part is it's completely free to use

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so you could set up your own store today

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and they just take 5% of each sale but

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when eventually you start selling enough you could move on to

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one of their paid plans like the $29 one where they only take 2% or their $99 dollar one where they don't take anything.

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They even remade a part of my site just in a

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day to show you how easy it is to build something professional. So

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if you're ready to start selling your own sounds you can

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get started for free with Payhip using the link in the description.

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Even with a great product

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and a clean site you still need people to actually find it and that's why social media comes in.

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If you're selling sample packs your audience is over producers so make content tailored to them.

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For example that could be things like cook-ups, tutorials, mixing tips, just anything that helps them improve.

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Think about my videos, I show people how to make better beats

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but I'm using my own sounds in the process and really that's organic marketing at its finest.

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I'm giving value first and letting people naturally become interested in what I use.

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Long form YouTube videos bring me the most website traffic by far

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and that just means people visiting my website because people watching longer videos are way more invested, they're more engaged and and they're just more likely to click links.

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With short form content, it's great for exposure, but it's just where people are mindlessly scrolling, so it's way harder to get people to take action.

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But if you want to make short form work better, you could use tools like ManyChat, which is what I use too.

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It's basically an automated DM system for Instagram.

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So when people comment a word on your post, they'll automatically get a message from you with your download link, or just with a product link.

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For example, you could say, comment the word loops and I'll DM you the free pack.

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At that point ManyChat handles the rest, sending your link, collecting your emails and building your list while you sleep.

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You might even send a link to a free kit you have

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and if you have email automation set up they'd receive the kit, get more emails from you and eventually purchase a paid one.

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For me short form content is mainly about visibility, just showing up consistently so that when producers need sounds they already think of you.

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But how do you even collect emails?

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Well let's talk about email lists

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because this part is huge for producers who want to build a business

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or anyone who wants to build a business owning your audience is everything

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because social media platforms could change overnight they could disappear you could get blocked

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but your email list is something you can fully control

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and move to any other platform if something happens

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that email list is basically a group of people who have given you permission to contact them directly

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so fans customers or just producers who downloaded your free kits.

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You can manage that list through tools like Omnisend, Mailchimp or ActiveCampaign.

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And these platforms let you create simple emails, newsletters or complex automation, which just means emails that send automatically when someone takes an action.

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So for example, when someone downloads your free kit, you can have it automatically email them a few times over the next week.

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One email might be sharing tips, another one might show them how to use the sounds they downloaded

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and then another one might offer something like a small discount on a paid kit just to encourage them to buy one.

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That's all automatic once you set it up and it means you're building trust even while you sleep.

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Email marketing is just way more powerful than social media.

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To put it into perspective around 40% of my total sales last year came from email marketing

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so if people are saying it doesn't work they're just doing it wrong

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and if people get annoyed they can unsubscribe and that's completely fine

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because you only want people on your list who actually care

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Because you pay for the amount of contacts you have on your list The key is to just give

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so much value that when you finally release something paid people want to support you

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So now you've got people visiting your site How do you make sure they actually buy and don't just click off?

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Well, that's where a good sales page comes in a sales page is simply the page on your site

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that sells the product It's where you explain what it is, show people why they need it, and guide them toward buying, all without distractions.

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If your page looks messy, loads slowly, or has too much text, people will just leave.

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So keep it clean, keep it simple, and focus on the features and benefits.

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To make it simple, here's a structure that always worked for me.

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Explain what it is, why they need it, what they get, why they can trust you, and how they can buy.

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And let's just break that down a little.

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So start with a clear heading and that should make a strong promise that instantly grabs attention.

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For example on my early 2000s bundle the heading says give your beats

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that authentic 2000s sound with the only bundle built for it.

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That instantly tells people exactly what they're gonna get and why they should care.

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Under that just add a short sub heading that gives a bit of context.

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Something like over a thousand brand new royalty free sounds including drums, loops, phrases and midis.

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Designed to capture the sound of legends like 50 Cent, Timberland and Pharrell but with a modern punch.

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It explains what's included, the vibe, and who it's inspired by.

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Just all in one short sentence.

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Then you'll want a VSL, which stands for Video Sales Letter.

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And don't let that name scare you, it's literally just a short video version of your sales page, because some people prefer watching over reading,

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and a video gives you the chance to show off your sounds, explain what makes them unique, and just to build a stronger connection with the viewer.

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So for the video, just keep it short, get to the point, highlight the best parts of your kit, and show exactly what people can expect.

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After that, it's time to build some trust.

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And the easiest way to do that is with reviews or testimonials.

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In my personal experience, screenshots of comments and messages have worked better because they just look a lot more authentic to people.

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And with testimonials, it's easy for people to fake them.

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Finally, just include the price in a clean, simple checkout.

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Just make sure it's obvious how to buy.

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Make the button stand out, don't have any clutter, and don't have any unnecessary steps.

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And then one big tip.

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Don't put any links to your socials or anything that will take people off the page because once they're there, you want their only focus to be making the purchase.

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If you follow that layout, you'll instantly look more professional and you'll give people confidence in what they're buying.

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That said, I only go all out with building these bigger pages when I'm selling something that's worth more,

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like a brand new bundle I'm dropping because people need that extra reassurance to making the right decision.

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If they're just browsing a small kit that's like $20, there's not much thought behind it.

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They can just make a quick decision without overthinking it.

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So for single kits, don't worry about a video and lengthy text.

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Just showcase what they get and why they need it.

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I know this is a lot to take in, but this is the main way I make money as a producer.

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And I genuinely enjoy it.

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Building products, creating content, and connecting with other people has changed my life, man.

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And I haven't even touched on things like brand partnerships, instrumental albums, private communities and there's so much more.

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So if you enjoyed this and want part 2 just let me know in the comments.

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Selling sample packs gave me freedom, stability and a career I genuinely love.

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It's not easy, it doesn't happen overnight but if you stay consistent

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and treat it like a real business there's still massive potential for producers to make money online.

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So I appreciate you guys for watching and if you want to start your own store, click the payhip link in the description to get started and I'll see you in the next one.

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Questa lezione di conversazione di livello B2 si basa sul video “How To Quit Your Job And Become A Full-Time Producer”. Le parole che ritornano più spesso: kit, email, producer, sound. Questo video contiene 194 frasi e 2961 parole da ripetere con lo shadowing. Il parlato dura 14:13. Chi parla va veloce, circa 208 parole al minuto: aspettati suoni legati e ridotti. Il 84% delle parole rientra nelle 3.000 più comuni dell’inglese; conviene studiare le altre prima di iniziare.

Vocaboli chiave di questo video

Le 15 parole più avanzate del video, con pronuncia e significato:

Parola	Pronuncia	Significato
drum sostantivo	/ˈdɹʌm/	batteria, tamburo
bundle sostantivo	/ˈbʌn.dl̩/	insieme, fascina
tutorial sostantivo	/ˌtjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/	esercitazione
placement sostantivo	/ˈpleɪ̯smənt/	piazzamento, collocazione
drill sostantivo	/dɹɪl/	trapano, punta
collaborate verbo	/kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/	collaborare
newsletter sostantivo	/ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/	bollettino
automation sostantivo	/ˌɔ.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/	automazione, automatizzazione
authentic aggettivo	/ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/	autentico
genuinely avverbio	/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/	veramente, genuinamente
scenario sostantivo	/sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/	scenario, panorama
overnight avverbio	/əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/	da un giorno all'altro, da un momento all'altro
automate verbo	/ˈɔ.təˌmeɪt/	automaticizzare
clutter sostantivo	/ˈklʌtɚ/	confusione, disordine
obsess verbo	/əbˈsɛs/	ossessionarsi

I phrasal verb che sentirai

Parola	Pronuncia	Significato
set up verbo	/ˌsɛt ˈʌp/	preparare, installare
come back verbo		tornare
end up verbo		andare a finire, finire
open up verbo		aprire
show off verbo		vantare, vantarsi
watch over verbo		vegliare, piantonare

La grammatica di questo video

Le strutture che chi parla usa di più, con le parole esatte del video:

Struttura	Nel video
Frasi condizionali if + frase, will/would + verbo — una condizione e il suo risultato	If you follow that layout, you'll instantly
Present perfect have/has + participio passato — un’azione passata che conta ancora adesso	has opened · I've linked · haven't even nailed
Frasi relative who / which + frase — un’informazione in più su una persona o una cosa	people who aren · stream which is · friend who makes
Forma passiva be + participio passato — conta ciò che accade, non chi lo fa	was always told · was just privileged · being said

Pronuncia a cui fare attenzione

Chi parla usa 74 contrazioni e forme ridotte, come don't, I'm, they're. Pronunciale nella forma breve, così come le senti.

I suoni “sh” e “zh”: automation /ˌɔ.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/, screenshot /ˈskriːn.ʃɑt/, distraction /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/, showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/, musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/
Parole lunghe — attenzione all’accento: testimonial /tɛstɪˈmoʊni.əl/, collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/, automation /ˌɔ.təˈmeɪ.ʃən/, affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/, genuinely /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.ɪn.li/

I suoni difficili per chi parla italiano:

/h/ — va soffiata, non è muta: hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/, headline /ˈhɛd.laɪn/
Consonante finale — senza aggiungere una vocale dopo: placement /ˈpleɪ̯smənt/, collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/, affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/, authentic /ɔˈθɛn.tɪk/, overnight /əʊvə(ɹ)ˈnaɪt/
/æ/ — più aperta della “e”: collaborate /kəˈlæb.ə.ɹeɪt/, tactic /ˈtæktɪk/, distraction /dɪsˈtɹæk.ʃən/, podcast /ˈpɑdˌkæst/, tactics /ˈtæktɪks/

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