Tips and tricks
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Sound design in Massive: Saad Ayub’s essential techniques
Learn how Saad Ayub transforms presets in Massive into unique sounds with layering, modulation, and processing tricks to speed up…
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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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What is modulation in music production? How to use it to bring life to your track
Create movement in your tracks with modulation in music. Explore synth modulation, frequency modulation, and modulation effects.
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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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What is the phaser effect? How to use phasers in music production
In this guide to phaser effects we’ll look at how they work, and how they can be used creatively and…
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What is pluggnb music? How to make your own pluggnb tracks
Learn what pluggnb music is and how to create an atmospheric, hazy pluggnb track from scratch in this step-by-step guide.
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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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How to use automation in music production
Learn what automation is in music production and discover technical and creative tips for automating parameters to enhance your tracks.
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Audio routing: how to use buses, auxes, sends, and returns when producing music
Master DAW signal routing and learn creative tips for using mix buses and aux channels in this detailed guide, with…
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50 song ideas to inspire your next masterpiece
Struggling to write your next song? Discover 50 songwriting ideas that will inspire you to put pen to paper 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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Why it works: Dissecting the production moves that brought Keinemusik’s “All I Got” to the top of the charts
Explore how Keinemusik’s “All I Got” blends groove and Afrohouse essentials in music production, using Komplete and Kontakt to recreate…