7 quick tips for ambient, atmospheric music

Got the basics down? Here's how to make ambient music that offers a little something extra.

Tips and tricks April 9, 2022
Telefon Tel Aviv: Sound design, sine waves, and why ‘wrong’ is often right

We sit down with Josh Eustis to dissect the sounds and techniques behind Dreams Are Not Enough…

Interviews February 10, 2020
Using TRAKTOR in the studio: How the DJ tool is used to make beats

Discovering the creative powers of TRAKTOR for music production with Huerco S., Konx-om-Pax, and exael.

Traktor July 18, 2019
Eomac and Kyoka are Lena Andersson

Learn about the collaborative project between Irish producer Eomac and the Japanese artist Kyoka.

Interviews June 20, 2019
Secrets of electronic interfaces: Modularity

PUSH TURN MOVE and PATCH & TWEAK author Kim Bjørn explores methods for interfacing with music through hardware and software.

Features February 21, 2019
Thomas Ragsdale on atmospheric, commercial music

Having scored countless advertisements, the UK producer breaks down his studio tools, workflow and tricks.

Komplete November 21, 2018
Richard Devine: A history of making music

Electronic music pioneer discusses his love for REAKTOR BLOCKS, THRILL, and more.

Komplete April 4, 2018
Robert Dudzic: How to be the best at sound design

Acclaimed sound designer Robert Dudzic divulges his secrets on recording, effects, and how to break into the industry.

Interviews July 17, 2017

Rock

5 rock chord progressions to add energy to your songwriting

Do you need to inject some attitude into your songs? Add raw energy to your music with these five rock…

Songwriting June 6, 2024
5 must-know bass riffs: how to recreate their sound

Explore famous bass riffs, learn how to make bass riffs that work, and get great bass tone with Guitar Rig…

Guitar Rig May 7, 2024
Top five amp sim EQ tricks to sculpt your tone

Get great guitar tone with these handy tricks. Learn amp sim EQ techniques for enhancing definition, boosting width, and more…

Guitar Rig May 3, 2024
Deafheaven guitarist Kerry McCoy shreds on his custom GUITAR RIG 6 presets

Watch Kerry play through and explain his signature GR6 sounds, and read about his musical influences and stylistic inspirations.

Features August 26, 2021
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.

Features June 17, 2021
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.

Free stuff May 20, 2021
Chris Dudley of Underoath soundtracks swamps and the apocalypse with KONTAKT

The electronics mastermind of Florida's beloved metalcore outfit on crafting custom synths, film scoring, and the production of the…

Features April 15, 2021
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.

Real Talk December 11, 2020
Behind the scenes of GUITAR RIG 6’s Intelligent Circuit Modeling

Find out how this pioneering tech uses neural networks and algorithms to make guitar amps sing.

Features October 12, 2020
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…

Komplete October 12, 2020
Songwriting basics

Not sure where to start when it comes to writing a song? Check out this handy guide.

Rock September 15, 2020
How to create music – an introduction

Our back-to-basics guide will help you take your first steps in the world of music making.

Tips and tricks September 15, 2020

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