Interviews
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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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How Black V Neck uses Ozone to keep their mixes loud without killing dynamics
Black V Neck breaks down mastering topics like dynamics processing, compressors, limiters, and maximizers in Ozone, plus insights on their…
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Timeless sound in production: lessons from St. Lucia on blending past and present
Explore how St. Lucia blends vintage tones and modern techniques in music production, using Kontakt to craft a timeless, authentic…
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Achieving analog warmth in the box: Avoure on mastering for millions of streams
Discover mastering secrets from Avoure to create warm, dynamic tracks. Learn how to achieve pro-quality sound for clubs, playlists, and…
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Laidback Luke on why FM synthesis keeps shaping dance music
Laidback Luke breaks down FM synthesis, its resurgence in modern genres, and how to use FM8 to create powerful basses,…
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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 the Young Urban Arts Foundation empowers artists with music and community in London
Discover how our recent partnership with YUAF and Crack Magazine bridges the gap for young London artists, offering community, mentorship,…
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Breathe life into your samples: The Towerz method for authentic sound in dance music
Unlock the secrets of creating organic acoustic sounds in digital productions with producer Towerz. Learn how to make sampler-based instruments…
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5 music production tips from techno legend Kevin Saunderson
Explore five essential music production tips from Kevin Saunderson, a pioneer of Detroit techno. Explore his approach to sound design,…
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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…