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Riverside.FM Articles
Riverside.fm features have evolved rapidly over the last couple of years. What started as a recording-first tool is now a full end-to-end production platform for podcasters, YouTubers, course creators, coaches and teams.
Descript Articles
If you use Descript for podcasting, video editing, or transcription, the recent Descript pricing changes that took effect on September 23rd, 2025 are worth paying attention to.
Descript Articles
In a recent walk-through I published, I show a quick diagnostic and fix for when the Descript Export button is disabled.
Descript Articles
Here's an extensive guide on the new Descript timeline - an updated interface feature that has recently been rolled out to all Descript users. Whether you’ve just been thrust into the new environment with little warning or you’ve been experimenting with it for a few weeks,
Descript Articles
You'll learn how to add and customize text elements, set up the typewriter effect using the latest animation features, and apply both in and out animations for a polished look.
Riverside.FM Articles
iPhone not detected when trying to use Continuity Camera on Mac: this is a common problem that many users encounter.
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A feature I see requested many times, and I don't know of another app that does this at the moment.
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Adjust the framing and cropping of individual videos during editing in Riverside.
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The best settings for your Riverside recording studio to ensure your podcasts, livestreams, and recordings are of the highest quality.
Descript Articles
Descript sometimes produces transcripts that mix English with other languages (like German), even though the audio is clearly in one language. This can happen when the transcription language is left on Auto, which makes Descript guess the language instead of sticking to the one you want. The Solution Set a
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When editing in Descript, you have the option to burn captions directly onto your video. But should you use that feature for YouTube uploads? The short answer: usually, no. While you can burn in captions in Descript, uploading them separately to YouTube gives you and your viewers far more flexibility.
Riverside.FM Articles
Manage multiple guests without a hitch in Riverside by scheduling your recording sessions in advance.