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Maroon 5 guitarist Jesse Carmichael deconstructs and demonstrates his personal GUITAR RIG 6 presets
Update to the latest version of GUITAR RIG to try them out for yourself.
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5 free KONTAKT guitars: Raucous Rock Riffs to Smooth, Funky Licks
We round up five of our favorite six-string simulations from around the web in these free KONTAKT guitar libraries.
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RAZOR at 10: Get to know ten essential tracks made with the additive classic
We trace a full decade of RAZOR's sonic signature – from the experimental underground to the top of the charts.
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The sound of now: Exploring the sonic trends of this year’s GRAMMYs
We take a closer look at the defining sounds of the past year – and how you can recreate them…
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How bass works
Discover bass music production tips that will improve your low end and give you a fuller sound.
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Real Talk: Orchin blends shoegaze and emo with 90s trance and bubblegum pop
A digital pop iconoclast offers tricks for producing with fake guitars, squishy drums, distorted synths, and gigantic pop vocals.
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Rogét Chahayed breaks down his hit-making hooks for Travis Scott, Khalid, Halsey, and more
Learn how these tracks came together and download a selection of personal KONTAKT instruments from the keyboard maestro.
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Watch 13 artists explore the sounds of KOMPLETE 13
We asked some of our favorite artists and creators to dive into our flagship production suite and play through the…
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Max Tundra picks 5 free KONTAKT instruments that are perfect for pop production
The cerebral multi-instrumentalist and producer shares his top pop picks.
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Philo Tsoungui talks drumming, musical direction, and producing with MASCHINE
The classical musician-turned-hip-hop-drummer explains her conceptual approach to production and performance.
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Songwriting basics
Not sure where to start when it comes to writing a song? Check out this handy guide.
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How to create music – an introduction
Our back-to-basics guide will help you take your first steps in the world of music making.