Interviews
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Why contrast matters in sound design: longstoryshort’s approach with Kontakt
Learn how layering contrasting sounds in music production can create impactful tracks. Explore longstoryshort’s techniques with Kontakt for basslines, melodies,…
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Layering synths for a modern sound: How Syence layers Kontakt for massive results
Learn layering tips to achieve a massive, modern sound using tools like Kontakt 8, Replika, and Ozone from Syence.
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Sound design in organic house: Sinca shares the creative magic of Massive
Learn how Sinca, one of the dance-music industry’s fastest-rising names, designs sounds for her warm and punchy organic house tracks…
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Drum processing in melodic techno with Hannes Bieger: Club-ready percussion made fast and easy
Learn how top-level producers like Hannes Bieger use samplers like Battery 4 to make tight, punchy melodic techno that gets…
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Progressive house reverb techniques: inside Shingo Nakamura’s mixdowns
Learn how Monstercat/Silk’s superstar, Shingo Nakamura, uses reverb plugins like Raum to create a lifelike, massive, and club-friendly melodic and…
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Empowering creativity: women and non-binary producers making waves in Brazil
Hear from DJ and producer CAMZ and producer Joyce Muniz about the new Lady of the House Competition - Brazil…
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Using Guitar Rig for an analog sound: How Hyperbits gets warm results completely in the box
Discover how Hyperbits gets warm and “expensive-sounding” mixes and productions entirely in the box by leaning heavily into the modules…
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Mastering club-ready dance music with Ozone: Nihil Young’s advice on in-the-box mastering for a massive sound
Learn mastering tips from Nihil Young to craft warm, punchy, and bright tracks using Ozone 11. Achieve pro-level sound for…
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Netflix, punk rock, and 808s: In the studio with German hitmaker Bazzazian
We visit rap producer Bazzazian's Cologne studio for some exclusive insights into his signature sound.
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Breaking barriers in music technology: spotlight on Beats By Girlz
Learn more about Beats By Girlz and the work they are doing to empower women and gender-expansive individuals through music…
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25 songwriting tips from the pros to get you motivated
Discover essential songwriting tips from songwriting pros, from brainstorming ideas to refining your lyrics and arrangements. With these techniques, you…
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How to become a music producer: tips from the pros
There are many routes to learning about how to start music production. We’ve asked five pros who have cracked the…