Beat making
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Florian Kruse shares his drum programming process for melodic techno – and his free essential Battery kit
Get Florian's free Battery kit and discover how he shares how he builds clean, groovy drums in Battery, covering kit…
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How to use Expansions with Leap to create your best music yet
Learn how to get more out of Expansions with Leap, Kontakt’s intuitive live looper. Build beats fast, tweak samples with…
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Drum programming in house music with Maschine: Saraga shares advice on next-level grooves
House producer Saraga breaks down his drum programming techniques in Maschine, sharing how he creates energetic, humanized grooves that drive…
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Introducing custom User Chords in Maschine 3
Learn how to craft custom chord sets in Maschine 3. Create, save, and recall your own chord sets for personalized…
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DJing the WNBA, scoring E! documentaries, and designing fashion show soundscapes: A conversation Vicky Casis
Learn how DJ and producer Vicky Casis crafts soundscapes for major events, documentaries, and more with Maschine.
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How to use seventh chords in modern music
What is a seventh chord? This tutorial explains seventh chords, including minor, dominant, flat, and diminished 7 chords, with practical…
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What is italo disco music? Everything you need to know to make it
Learn about the iconic style of Italo disco music, including Italo disco listening recommendations, and a guide on how to…
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5 common hip hop chord progressions for beatmakers
Discover the five best hip hop chord progressions every beatmaker should know to underscore bars and create standout instrumentals.
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Why upgrade to Maschine 3? Here’s what’s new
What’s new in Maschine 3? Learn all about what’s been improved and added to the latest generation of beat making…
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How to make a Latin trap beat
Learn all about Latin trap music, including syncopated rhythms and heavy bass lines, and make your own using Komplete 15…
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How to produce a tech house track
Learn how to make your first tech house track, including techno-inspired bass lines and funky house beats, with Komplete 15…
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Creating beats with Leap, modern loop engine
Explore Leap, Kontakt 8’s new loop engine! Jam and make samples and loops in seconds, using a selection of curated…